Beverly A Boston

Funeral Services for Beverly A. Boston will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Alma, Nebraska with Pastor Seong Lee officiating.  Interment will follow at the Alma Cemetery at Alma.

Due to health concerns, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic; the Boston family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend services, based on the best interest of your health, and that of your community. Beverly's funeral service will be live streamed via the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Homes Facebook page.  ( https://www.facebook.com/Nelson-Bauer-Funeral-Homes-111601113801622 )

Beverly Ann (Johnson) Boston, 89 years of age, of Alma, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Harlan County Health Systems in Alma.  Beverly was born on May 14, 1932, on a farm in Buffalo County, near Kearney, Nebraska, the youngest of six children born to Roy Elmer and Flossie Rosella (Lash) Johnson. The doctor had a $25.00 house call fee to come out and deliver Beverly.  She received her education from the 1 ^st through the 8 ^th grade from Orleans Public Schools and then attended and graduated from Orleans High School, graduating with the class of 1950.

On November 28, 1954, Beverly was united in marriage to William E. "Bill" Boston in Orleans. Beverly worked at Fashion Cleaner's in Orleans, Swi's Market in Orleans, and Cudy's Bait and Tackle in Alma.  The couple made their home in Alma and God blessed this union with three sons: Lief, John, and Michael.  Beverly enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom, raising her sons and selling Avon.

Beverly was a member of the United Methodist Church in Alma for over 60 years and the American Legion Auxiliary for over 50 years.

Beverly enjoyed her flower garden and vegetable garden, spending time outdoors, and attending her sons sporting events.  Beverly also enjoyed watching football with her sons and grandchildren, and playing cards at the Senior Center.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Boston on July 7, 2013; her four brothers:  Warren Johnson; Wayne Johnson; Harold Johnson; and Robert Johnson; and one sister:  Mildred Middagh; four brothers-in-law: Robert Boston; Cecil Boston and his wives: Mary, and Irene; Thomas Boston; and Dell Boston and wife, Marion; two sisters-in-law: Vera Woodward and her husband, Russell; and Isabelle Petersen and her husband Lyle; three sisters-in-law: Charlene (Bach) Boston, Gale Boston and Vicki Boston.

She leaves to celebrate her life:  three sons: Lief Boston and his wife, Lisa of Morganton, North Carolina; John Boston and his wife, Clarice of Kearney, Nebraska; and Mike Boston and his wife, Lynne of Hastings, Nebraska; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchild; two brothers-in-law: Reid Boston and his wife, Marie of Alma; and Ronald Boston and his wife, Janice of Alma; one sister-in-law: Joyce Boston of Loveland, Colorado; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Bauer-Torrey & Mach Funeral Home in Alma, with the family present.

A memorial has been established in Beverly's honor, and kindly suggested to Harlan County Senior Center.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Bauer-Torrey & Mach Funeral Home in Alma is in charge of the arrangements.