Beatrice Gerrard Crompton passed away on Dec. 7 at the age of 88. She was born in Evanston to James W. and Mary Beatrice Clark Gerrard on Oct. 15, 1928. She was the seventh of their eight children. Her father’s work with the Union Pacific Railroad necessitated several moves for the large family throughout the Great Depression. At various times, Beatrice considered Echo, Utah, Green River and Evanston as her home.
Throughout her lifetime, Bea delighted in telling stories about her family and friends. She took great pride in her ability to recall birthdays, anniversaries and other significant events in the lives of people she loved and cherished.
What started as a celebration of her father’s 65th birthday quickly became an annual reunion. The Gerrard Family Reunion continues even now. Beatrice, who has lived in the Denver area since 1978, traveled back to Evanston each summer to participate in this time-honored family tradition. She adored her parents. Like her father, Bea was an avid gardener, reader, hiker (maybe more of a “stroller”) and preserver of family history. She also created more than a dozen oil paintings using the Bob Ross method.
As a member of the Class of 1946, Bea left Evanston High School in the summer of 1945 to marry a “cute little sailor.” His name was Bennie Hernandez, and together they had two children: Myron and Peggy. They divorced in 1953. Beatrice remarried in July of 1954. She and her second husband, Clarence Don Crompton, also had two children: Kelly and Phillip. They divorced in 1979.
When Mountain Bell went to direct dial in the mid-1960s, Beatrice’s job as a telephone operator was abolished. She then bought a children’s clothing store called The Lad and Lassie. She was proud to be a Wyoming businesswoman when it was considered brave to even try. She sold her business in the early 1970s and went to work at the Evanston State Hospital. In November of 1978, Bea left Evanston to resume her career with Mountain Bell Telephone Company. She retired from Quest in 1996 after completing 33 years of service. She took great pride in the clocks she chose as acknowledgements for each time she surpassed service milestones. Especially precious was the grandfather clock that marked her retirement.
Bea cherished her travel adventures with her niece and lifelong best friend, Jean Staniforth. They began their travel experiences in the late 1970s when they went to Seattle to see the King Tut exhibit. Over the years, their adventures included trips to Alaska, Hawaii, San Francisco and the Napa Valley, Vancouver, New Orleans, New England and Washington, D.C. Two invitations to Sparks, Nevada, are also worthy of special mention. The first was a celebration of Tom and Gary Sims’ 50th wedding anniversary. Gary often accompanied her sister Jean and their Aunt Bea on these grand adventures. The second trip to Sparks was to celebrate Theresa Sims’ 50th birthday. Both events held special memories for Beatrice. Another unique adventure with Jean was a trip to Rockport, Texas, where they attended a hummingbird convention — 25 years later, Beatrice still has her souvenir T-shirt. Bea loved all her experiences with Jean. She was quick to say she had enjoyed a wonderful life. Bea was grateful for each of her life experiences and considered almost all of them blessings. She appreciated the time and affection she was allowed to share with her family and friends. Bea truly loved and enjoyed life.
She continued to reside in Colorado until very recently. It was only in September that Bea returned to Evanston. She moved back home to be closer to remaining friends and family. We deeply regret that she passed away before she was able to fulfill her plan to reconnect with all those she held so dear. We would like to specifically mention her dear friend Jane Barton Kallas and her cherished sister-in-law Edna Bateman Gerrard. Among many others, these two women were often on Bea’s mind. She was so excited at the hope of visiting them frequently in the coming years.
Beatrice is preceded in death by her parents; six siblings Emma Elizabeth Gerrard, Doris G. (Jim) Cook, John James Gerrard, Emerson Clark Gerrard, Clara E. (Bud) Ovard and David Gerrard; as well as her firstborn son, Myron Bennie Hernandez.
She is survived by her brother Dewain Gerrard of Green River and three of her children, Peggy (Dennis) Peterson of Bozeman, Montana, Kelly Jay Crompton of Evanston and Philip Wesley Crompton of Broomfield, Colorado. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2017, at the Elm Street LDS church. Beatrice’s ashes will be buried in the Evanston City Cemetery next to her beloved son, Myron.
In lieu of flowers that we all know won’t last until sunset, we invite contributions to the Beatrice Crompton Memorial Fund at the Wells Fargo Bank in Evanston. The proceeds will be used to purchase an appropriate headstone for everyone’s precious “Aunt Bea.”
Throughout her lifetime, Bea delighted in telling stories about her family and friends. She took great pride in her ability to recall birthdays, anniversaries and other significant events in the lives of people she loved and cherished.
What started as a celebration of her father’s 65th birthday quickly became an annual reunion. The Gerrard Family Reunion continues even now. Beatrice, who has lived in the Denver area since 1978, traveled back to Evanston each summer to participate in this time-honored family tradition. She adored her parents. Like her father, Bea was an avid gardener, reader, hiker (maybe more of a “stroller”) and preserver of family history. She also created more than a dozen oil paintings using the Bob Ross method.
As a member of the Class of 1946, Bea left Evanston High School in the summer of 1945 to marry a “cute little sailor.” His name was Bennie Hernandez, and together they had two children: Myron and Peggy. They divorced in 1953. Beatrice remarried in July of 1954. She and her second husband, Clarence Don Crompton, also had two children: Kelly and Phillip. They divorced in 1979.
When Mountain Bell went to direct dial in the mid-1960s, Beatrice’s job as a telephone operator was abolished. She then bought a children’s clothing store called The Lad and Lassie. She was proud to be a Wyoming businesswoman when it was considered brave to even try. She sold her business in the early 1970s and went to work at the Evanston State Hospital. In November of 1978, Bea left Evanston to resume her career with Mountain Bell Telephone Company. She retired from Quest in 1996 after completing 33 years of service. She took great pride in the clocks she chose as acknowledgements for each time she surpassed service milestones. Especially precious was the grandfather clock that marked her retirement.
Bea cherished her travel adventures with her niece and lifelong best friend, Jean Staniforth. They began their travel experiences in the late 1970s when they went to Seattle to see the King Tut exhibit. Over the years, their adventures included trips to Alaska, Hawaii, San Francisco and the Napa Valley, Vancouver, New Orleans, New England and Washington, D.C. Two invitations to Sparks, Nevada, are also worthy of special mention. The first was a celebration of Tom and Gary Sims’ 50th wedding anniversary. Gary often accompanied her sister Jean and their Aunt Bea on these grand adventures. The second trip to Sparks was to celebrate Theresa Sims’ 50th birthday. Both events held special memories for Beatrice. Another unique adventure with Jean was a trip to Rockport, Texas, where they attended a hummingbird convention — 25 years later, Beatrice still has her souvenir T-shirt. Bea loved all her experiences with Jean. She was quick to say she had enjoyed a wonderful life. Bea was grateful for each of her life experiences and considered almost all of them blessings. She appreciated the time and affection she was allowed to share with her family and friends. Bea truly loved and enjoyed life.
She continued to reside in Colorado until very recently. It was only in September that Bea returned to Evanston. She moved back home to be closer to remaining friends and family. We deeply regret that she passed away before she was able to fulfill her plan to reconnect with all those she held so dear. We would like to specifically mention her dear friend Jane Barton Kallas and her cherished sister-in-law Edna Bateman Gerrard. Among many others, these two women were often on Bea’s mind. She was so excited at the hope of visiting them frequently in the coming years.
Beatrice is preceded in death by her parents; six siblings Emma Elizabeth Gerrard, Doris G. (Jim) Cook, John James Gerrard, Emerson Clark Gerrard, Clara E. (Bud) Ovard and David Gerrard; as well as her firstborn son, Myron Bennie Hernandez.
She is survived by her brother Dewain Gerrard of Green River and three of her children, Peggy (Dennis) Peterson of Bozeman, Montana, Kelly Jay Crompton of Evanston and Philip Wesley Crompton of Broomfield, Colorado. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2017, at the Elm Street LDS church. Beatrice’s ashes will be buried in the Evanston City Cemetery next to her beloved son, Myron.
In lieu of flowers that we all know won’t last until sunset, we invite contributions to the Beatrice Crompton Memorial Fund at the Wells Fargo Bank in Evanston. The proceeds will be used to purchase an appropriate headstone for everyone’s precious “Aunt Bea.”
Beatrice Gerrard Crompton passed away on Dec. 7 at the age of 88. She was born in Evanston to James W. and Mary Beatrice Clark Gerrard on Oct. 15, 1928. She was the seventh of their eight children. Her father’s work with the Union Pacific Railroad necessitated several moves for the large family throughout the Great Depression. At various times, Beatrice considered Echo, Utah, Green River and Evanston as her home.
Throughout her lifetime, Bea delighted in telling stories about her family and friends. She took great pride in her ability to recall birthdays, anniversaries and other significant events in the lives of people she loved and cherished.
What started as a celebration of her father’s 65th birthday quickly became an annual reunion. The Gerrard Family Reunion continues even now. Beatrice, who has lived in the Denver area since 1978, traveled back to Evanston each summer to participate in this time-honored family tradition. She adored her parents. Like her father, Bea was an avid gardener, reader, hiker (maybe more of a “stroller”) and preserver of family history. She also created more than a dozen oil paintings using the Bob Ross method.
As a member of the Class of 1946, Bea left Evanston High School in the summer of 1945 to marry a “cute little sailor.” His name was Bennie Hernandez, and together they had two children: Myron and Peggy. They divorced in 1953. Beatrice remarried in July of 1954. She and her second husband, Clarence Don Crompton, also had two children: Kelly and Phillip. They divorced in 1979.
When Mountain Bell went to direct dial in the mid-1960s, Beatrice’s job as a telephone operator was abolished. She then bought a children’s clothing store called The Lad and Lassie. She was proud to be a Wyoming businesswoman when it was considered brave to even try. She sold her business in the early 1970s and went to work at the Evanston State Hospital. In November of 1978, Bea left Evanston to resume her career with Mountain Bell Telephone Company. She retired from Quest in 1996 after completing 33 years of service. She took great pride in the clocks she chose as acknowledgements for each time she surpassed service milestones. Especially precious was the grandfather clock that marked her retirement.
Bea cherished her travel adventures with her niece and lifelong best friend, Jean Staniforth. They began their travel experiences in the late 1970s when they went to Seattle to see the King Tut exhibit. Over the years, their adventures included trips to Alaska, Hawaii, San Francisco and the Napa Valley, Vancouver, New Orleans, New England and Washington, D.C. Two invitations to Sparks, Nevada, are also worthy of special mention. The first was a celebration of Tom and Gary Sims’ 50th wedding anniversary. Gary often accompanied her sister Jean and their Aunt Bea on these grand adventures. The second trip to Sparks was to celebrate Theresa Sims’ 50th birthday. Both events held special memories for Beatrice. Another unique adventure with Jean was a trip to Rockport, Texas, where they attended a hummingbird convention — 25 years later, Beatrice still has her souvenir T-shirt. Bea loved all her experiences with Jean. She was quick to say she had enjoyed a wonderful life. Bea was grateful for each of her life experiences and considered almost all of them blessings. She appreciated the time and affection she was allowed to share with her family and friends. Bea truly loved and enjoyed life.
She continued to reside in Colorado until very recently. It was only in September that Bea returned to Evanston. She moved back home to be closer to remaining friends and family. We deeply regret that she passed away before she was able to fulfill her plan to reconnect with all those she held so dear. We would like to specifically mention her dear friend Jane Barton Kallas and her cherished sister-in-law Edna Bateman Gerrard. Among many others, these two women were often on Bea’s mind. She was so excited at the hope of visiting them frequently in the coming years.
Beatrice is preceded in death by her parents; six siblings Emma Elizabeth Gerrard, Doris G. (Jim) Cook, John James Gerrard, Emerson Clark Gerrard, Clara E. (Bud) Ovard and David Gerrard; as well as her firstborn son, Myron Bennie Hernandez.
She is survived by her brother Dewain Gerrard of Green River and three of her children, Peggy (Dennis) Peterson of Bozeman, Montana, Kelly Jay Crompton of Evanston and Philip Wesley Crompton of Broomfield, Colorado. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2017, at the Elm Street LDS church. Beatrice’s ashes will be buried in the Evanston City Cemetery next to her beloved son, Myron.
In lieu of flowers that we all know won’t last until sunset, we invite contributions to the Beatrice Crompton Memorial Fund at the Wells Fargo Bank in Evanston. The proceeds will be used to purchase an appropriate headstone for everyone’s precious “Aunt Bea.”
Throughout her lifetime, Bea delighted in telling stories about her family and friends. She took great pride in her ability to recall birthdays, anniversaries and other significant events in the lives of people she loved and cherished.
What started as a celebration of her father’s 65th birthday quickly became an annual reunion. The Gerrard Family Reunion continues even now. Beatrice, who has lived in the Denver area since 1978, traveled back to Evanston each summer to participate in this time-honored family tradition. She adored her parents. Like her father, Bea was an avid gardener, reader, hiker (maybe more of a “stroller”) and preserver of family history. She also created more than a dozen oil paintings using the Bob Ross method.
As a member of the Class of 1946, Bea left Evanston High School in the summer of 1945 to marry a “cute little sailor.” His name was Bennie Hernandez, and together they had two children: Myron and Peggy. They divorced in 1953. Beatrice remarried in July of 1954. She and her second husband, Clarence Don Crompton, also had two children: Kelly and Phillip. They divorced in 1979.
When Mountain Bell went to direct dial in the mid-1960s, Beatrice’s job as a telephone operator was abolished. She then bought a children’s clothing store called The Lad and Lassie. She was proud to be a Wyoming businesswoman when it was considered brave to even try. She sold her business in the early 1970s and went to work at the Evanston State Hospital. In November of 1978, Bea left Evanston to resume her career with Mountain Bell Telephone Company. She retired from Quest in 1996 after completing 33 years of service. She took great pride in the clocks she chose as acknowledgements for each time she surpassed service milestones. Especially precious was the grandfather clock that marked her retirement.
Bea cherished her travel adventures with her niece and lifelong best friend, Jean Staniforth. They began their travel experiences in the late 1970s when they went to Seattle to see the King Tut exhibit. Over the years, their adventures included trips to Alaska, Hawaii, San Francisco and the Napa Valley, Vancouver, New Orleans, New England and Washington, D.C. Two invitations to Sparks, Nevada, are also worthy of special mention. The first was a celebration of Tom and Gary Sims’ 50th wedding anniversary. Gary often accompanied her sister Jean and their Aunt Bea on these grand adventures. The second trip to Sparks was to celebrate Theresa Sims’ 50th birthday. Both events held special memories for Beatrice. Another unique adventure with Jean was a trip to Rockport, Texas, where they attended a hummingbird convention — 25 years later, Beatrice still has her souvenir T-shirt. Bea loved all her experiences with Jean. She was quick to say she had enjoyed a wonderful life. Bea was grateful for each of her life experiences and considered almost all of them blessings. She appreciated the time and affection she was allowed to share with her family and friends. Bea truly loved and enjoyed life.
She continued to reside in Colorado until very recently. It was only in September that Bea returned to Evanston. She moved back home to be closer to remaining friends and family. We deeply regret that she passed away before she was able to fulfill her plan to reconnect with all those she held so dear. We would like to specifically mention her dear friend Jane Barton Kallas and her cherished sister-in-law Edna Bateman Gerrard. Among many others, these two women were often on Bea’s mind. She was so excited at the hope of visiting them frequently in the coming years.
Beatrice is preceded in death by her parents; six siblings Emma Elizabeth Gerrard, Doris G. (Jim) Cook, John James Gerrard, Emerson Clark Gerrard, Clara E. (Bud) Ovard and David Gerrard; as well as her firstborn son, Myron Bennie Hernandez.
She is survived by her brother Dewain Gerrard of Green River and three of her children, Peggy (Dennis) Peterson of Bozeman, Montana, Kelly Jay Crompton of Evanston and Philip Wesley Crompton of Broomfield, Colorado. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2017, at the Elm Street LDS church. Beatrice’s ashes will be buried in the Evanston City Cemetery next to her beloved son, Myron.
In lieu of flowers that we all know won’t last until sunset, we invite contributions to the Beatrice Crompton Memorial Fund at the Wells Fargo Bank in Evanston. The proceeds will be used to purchase an appropriate headstone for everyone’s precious “Aunt Bea.”
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