Beverly Norgard

Beverly Janet Norgard, age 80, of Brainerd, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Bethany – Good Samaritan Society. Beverly was born in Paynesville on June 6, 1939 to Evald & Bertha (Olson) Nelson. Beverly enjoyed cooking and knitting projects for her family. She would make her famous apple turnovers for the deer hunting group. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She stayed true to her faith till the end. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Richard (Pam) of Oakdale, David (Lori) of Fort Ripley, Ronald of St. Paul and Judith Vansickle of Brainerd; siblings: Jim Nelson, Lorraine Mix, Ruth Ann Gustafson and Bruce Nelson; 16 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, Karen; brothers: Cliff, Don, Wes, and a sister, Marion. Funeral service for Beverly will be held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11AM at Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home (512 S 8th St, Brainerd). Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, Monday at the Funeral Home. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd. The Norgard family wishes to extend a very special thank you to all the staff at Bethany – Good Samaritan Center and hospice care. Caring for Beverly & the Norgard family: Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home 512 S 8th St, Brainerd www.halvorsontaylor.com