Beverly Steiner

Beverly A. Steiner, 81, a resident of Fergus Falls, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 9, 2011, after a 2 ½ year battle with cancer. She was born October 13, 1929, in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Herman and Louise (Hoelmer) Schmidt. She grew up on the farm in Carlisle Township, rural Fergus Falls. Beverly was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. She attended Fergus Falls High School, graduating in 1946. On May 15, 1949, she married Daryl Steiner at Trinity Lutheran Church. The couple made their home on the family farm in Wilkin County where they raised their family and farmed until 1998, when they moved to Fergus Falls. Beverly and Daryl enjoyed spending the winter months in Mesa, Arizona, from 1976 until 2001. Beverly has continued her trips there every year.  She especially loved visiting with family and friends. Traveling and playing cards were favorite activities as well. Her family was her greatest joy. Beverly was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the L.W.M.L., was a charter member of the Andrea Ambitious Homemaker Club, and the A.M.A. Jets 4-H Club in Wilkin County, and the Friendship Club. She served as a volunteer at Lake Region Hospital. Preceding her in death were her parents; her daughter, Cynthia Louise, who died in 1958; her husband, Daryl, in 2005; and her brother, LeRoy Schmidt. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley (Rick) Draz of Lakeville, MN; two sons, Charles (Linda) Steiner of Foxhome, and Daniell (Janice) Steiner of Casper, WY; seven grandchildren: Jonathan Draz, Ryan Draz, Dr. Melissa (Dr. Jeff) Hall, Michael (Amber) Steiner, Matthew (Kjersten) Steiner, Mark (Sarah) Steiner, and Christopher (Jennifer) Steiner; four step-grandchildren, Melissa Kay Lile, Brian (Brandi) Daniels, Josh Daniels, and Charlie (Tara) Daniels; ten great-grandchildren: Jacob, Megan, Ethan, and Rylee Hall, Drew, Luke, Keira, and Brett Steiner, and Vivian and Rosemary Steiner; 12 step-great-grandchildren: Wyatt and Abigail Carlson, Amber Voorhies, Jack, Jacob, Jared, and Stormie Daniels, Kiya and Ember Daniels, Dahlia and Violet Daniels, and Cyrel LeBeau; a sister-in-law, Maxine Schmidt of Fergus Falls; and a special friend, Jim Dewey. Memorials are preferred to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund. Visitation: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church and resumes one hour prior to the service at the church Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, October 13, 2011, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls Clergy: Reverend Curtis Deterding Interment: Trinity-Faith Cemetery, Fergus Falls Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls is in charge of the arrangements.