Leesburg Florida – Beverly (Marks) Newman 95, of Leesburg Florida passed away on Monday August 21, 2023 in Buffalo Crossings Rehab Facility (The Villages Florida). Her family was near.
She was born on April 29, 1928 to the late Bernard J. and Bernice M. (Bourdon) Marks of South Bend Indiana. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Barry J. Marks. Prior to her death Beverly grew up in South Bend Indiana where she graduated from Riley High School.
On August 8, 1946 after he served in the US Naval Submarine Fleet she married the love of her life Gerald F. Newman in South Bend In. who also preceded her in death. They proudly celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary together. Beverly is survived by her daughter Bonnie (B J) Hague of Dowagiac, Mi. and son Greg (Diane) Newman of New Smyrna, Fl. She is also survived by two grandchildren Ryan J. Newman of Statesville NC and Jamie (Clay) Klepper of Danville In. and by 4 great grandchildren: Kylie Klepper, Bodie Klepper, Brooklyn Newman and Ashlyn Newman.
As her children grew, Beverly entered the workforce as an executive secretary and worked at Studebaker Corp. She later went on to work at Avanti Corp, Kaiser, (later named AM General) and retired from Federal Probation in South Bend, In.
Retirement found her moving to Dewey Lake in Dowagiac, Mi. and later to Leesburg Fl. Beverly was a member of the Eastern Star, Avalon Grotto, Moose Lodge, Lady Lions Club, NARFE, and Eagles.
Her interests were to keep active as she involved herself in bowling, golf, and later became a shuffleboard queen. Crossword puzzles, dominoes and playing cards were also a favorite past time. However, nothing could touch her love for racing. A long time racing and NASCAR fan, her grandson is a NASCAR driver which she has followed since he was 4 1/2 years old. He won an SRX championship on her last night of watching him on television before she passed.
There will be no services at Beverly’s request. Cremation has taken place and a private family get together will follow at a later date.
In lieu of financial donations, please consider Organ Donation. It could save your life or one that you love. Go to indianadonornetwork.org to learn how to sign up. Other considerations would be to a Hospice Organization.
Beverly crossed the Finish Line and got the checkered flag. She was ready to join her loved ones who have passed in the winner’s circle.
