Evilo G. Beckwith, age 80, of Toledo, OH. passed away February 26, 2024 at Mercy Health - Perrysburg Hospital. She was born September 26, 1943 in Hill County, TX to Gerald and Lela (Kirby) Beckwith. Evie was an active nurse for over 35 years, loving to work with pediatrics and seniors in long term care. She worked with many Alzheimer's patients over the years, loving the dichotomy of children and adults in the same persons. She worked in several facilities in Michigan, as well as Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington DC, where she cared for the mothers and wives of Senators and Congressmen. After retiring, she loved to travel with Karen for her work to Albany, Atlanta, Austin, and St Louis. Later traveling to Columbus Oh, Chicago, Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, and Las Vegas, where she attended a Barry Manilow concert. She loved dining out and family picnics with her extended family. She loved reading and music, and even dabbled in painting and crafting, as well as bidding in fundraising auctions.
Evie was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her partner of 32 years, Karen Jarman; brother, Dennis (Susan) Beckwith; nieces, Emily (Kurt) Hasson and Jennifer Beckwith; great-nephews, Benjamin and Noah Hasson and great-niece, Sydney Hasson.
The family will receive guests Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Newcomer - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will begin Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association in Evie's memory.
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