Beverly Klamm

June 18, 1926 - May 7, 2016

Beverly Klamm, 89, of Boone, Iowa passed away Thursday evening, April 7, 2016 at the HearthStone Memory Care Unit at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, where she had resided since October 31, 2013. Beverly was born on June 18, 1926 in Boone, Iowa, the daughter of Walter and Dorothy (Collins) Shuey. She graduated from Boone High School in 1944. In 1962, she graduated from Montana State College with an Associate Degree in Nursing as a Registered Nurse and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Education in 1964. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society for over 50 years and was “tapped” for Who’s Who in America. Beverly was Director of Nursing at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, Montana until returning to Boone in 1968. She was the ER Relief Nursing Supervisor at the Boone County Hospital until 1970. She later worked as Night Nursing Supervisor at Mary Greely Hospital in Ames, Iowa until retiring in 1973. On April 15, 1959, Beverly was united in marriage to Thomas E. Klamm in Billings, Montana. In a previous marriage, she had one son, Elmo Leroy Hansen. She was a long standing member of ASPCA, Boone Area Humane Society and the United States Humane Society. She was an avid organ player for many years in her home. One of her most favorite collections, over many years, was her collection of ceramic Chihuahua dogs. She also collected numerous thimbles, wild life plates, ceramic birds, cups and saucers and stuffed animals. Beverly loved planting flowers and feeding the birds and squirrels. Most of all, she dearly loved her two precious Chihuahua’s, Keli and Kati. Beverly wrote several articles in 1999 to “Readers Letter” in the Boone News Republican paper about concerns in politics, pets and other various subjects of interest. Beverly was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where she was the organist in the early 1990’s. In the past, she served as the Church Relief Society President of Women’s Organizations, and also sang as a soprano soloist for different churches when requested. Her parents; a brother, Elmo Shuey; and her husband Thomas Klamm in January of 2013 preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Elmo Hansen and wife Jolene of Boone; 3 grandsons Brent Hansen and companion Julie Holmberg, Bradley Hansen and companion Trisha Hunter, and Justin Hansen all of Boone; 2 great-grandsons, Christopher and Dustan Hansen both of Boone; and 2 great-granddaughters Mallory and Lucy Hansen both of Boone. Beverly requested to be cremated. A graveside service with interment to follow will be held on Saturday morning, May 7th at 10:00 a.m. at the Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone, Iowa with John Coleman giving the dedication. In memory of Beverly, memorials may be directed to the HearthStone Memory Care Unit at the Eastern Star Masonic Home or Boone Area Humane Society.