Beverly J Richardson

Beverly J. Richardson, 77, of Elkhart passed away Monday March 9, 2026 at her daughter's home surrounded by her family. She was born December 20, 1948 in Elkhart to Leroy and Alice Reeder. She married Robert Richardson on April 15, 1967 at First Baptist Church of Elkhart.

She graduated from Elkhart High School Class of 1966. She retired from Ventline in 2015 after 42 years of service. She more recently retired from Elkhart Community Schools.

Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Robert, daughter Marsha Haley of Elkhart and son Robert (Hope) Richardson, Jr. of Bristol, grandchildren Tony (Alli) Haley, Andrew (Kaitlyn) Haley, Kristina Haley, Joe Richardson, Jim Richardson and Julia Richardson, 3 great-grandchildren and one on the way, her siblings, Leroy (Jane) Reeder of Frutia, CO, Diane Reeder of Elkhart and Max Reeder of Elkhart. She will also be missed by her dogs Annie and Dolly.

Celebration of Life will be 1pm to 3pm Sunday March 15, 2026 at Bethel Assembly of God, Community Center, 600 E. Bristol Street, Elkhart, IN 46514.

A special thanks to Hope and Julia Richardson, Linda Richardson Pontius and Melissa Keller and all the hospice nurses for all the compassionate caring help during these last few weeks.

Memorials for Beverly may be given to Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or at www.cfhcare.org

Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the Richardson family. Online condolences at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com