Evelyn Beswick, 84, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, November 11, 2019, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison.
Evelyn was born May 27, 1935, in Morrison, to Martin and Inez (Bonneur) Balk. She attended Fulton Grade Schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. Evelyn married Arnold “Arnie” Beswick on July 1, 1954, in First Reformed Church in Fulton, IL. Evelyn was employed by General Electric in Morrison for over 35 years, retiring in 1995. She loved spending time with her family and was always there to support Arnie in his farming operation and his racing career. She enjoyed watching sporting events of her children and grandchildren and the many events they were involved in. Evelyn enjoyed watching the Game Show Network, shows about animals, NASCAR, and professional drag racing. She enjoyed playing board and card games. She was a member of Morrison United Methodist Church and the GEM Club.
Survivors include her husband, Arnold “Arnie;” daughters, Arnette (Duane) Stralow of Rock Falls, IL, Paula (Dale) Wiersema of Morrison, Michele (Steve Swazay) Beswick of Chantilly, VA, Rhonda (Chris) Mitchell of Edmond, OK; eight grandchildren, Nathan (Angie) Stralow, Brianne (Shawn) Price, and Megan (Nick) Bernitt, Aaron (Andrea Henrey) Wiersema, Ryan (Cassie) Wiersema, Taylor (Barak) Blalock, Isabella and Devin Mitchell; 13 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; sister, Lois (Robert) Wiebenga of Morrison.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Mildred Balk.
Her funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 15, 2019, at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, IL, preceded by visitation from 9:30 a.m., until the time of the service. Rev. Al Pruis, Interim Pastor, will officiate.
Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL.
A memorial has been established to Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL.