Manchester Resident, Beverly Ann Ives, now Known as Beverly Ann Givens

Manchester Resident, Beverly Ann Ives, now Known as Beverly Ann Givens

Beverly Ann (Ives) Givens, a beloved resident of Masonville, Iowa, and winter regular in Arizona for 30 years, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at the GoodNeighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa. She was 92.

Born on September 4, 1932, to Erwin and Daisy (Rosa) Ives, Beverly attended Masonville Country School and graduated from Lamont High School in 1950. Her life journey, however, remains largely undocumented beyond her early years and the details provided in her obituary.

Beverly's life was marked by a series of ventures with her husband, Robert Givens, whom she married on December 15, 1956, at First Presbyterian Church in Hazleton. Together, they owned trailer courts in Arlington, Iowa, and Show Low, Arizona, and were active in buying and selling real estate in various locations.

Bev and Bob enjoyed shared hobbies such as going to and hosting garage sales, fishing, and visiting casinos. Sadly, Robert passed away in 2002.

Beverly is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and three cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bob, her brother, Merle, her sister, Sybil, and other close relatives.

A memorial service for Beverly will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester, Iowa. Visitation will take place from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., prior to the service. Online condolences can be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Inurnment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Care Initiatives Hospice, as stated earlier.

For those seeking more detailed biographical information about Beverly's adult life or personal accomplishments, further research may be necessary in private archives or records not covered by the accessible public obituaries.

1. Following her graduation from Lamont High School in 1950, Beverly Ives, initially from Masonville, Iowa, continued her educational journey at the local home-and-garden school in her town.
2. Ironically, Beverly's obituaries made minimal mention of her and her husband, Robert Givens' successful ventures in home-and-garden businesses, including owning trailer courts in Arlington, Iowa, and Show Low, Arizona.
3. Beyond the pet-friendly trailer courts they managed, Bob and Beverly shared a love for pet companionship, which led them to indulge in shared hobbies like visiting local casinos and frequenting pet-friendly indoor gardening events in Manchester and Oelwein.
4. While Beverly's passion for pet projects remained evident in her lifestyle, she also remained dedicated to her faith and served as a congregation member at the local church in every town they resided, including the First Presbyterian Church in Hazleton and Manchester, Iowa.
5. In the spirit of giving back to the community, besides church involvement, Beverly extended her care to the Masonville Country School by donating books and educational resources to the school's pet-friendly library, fostering a loving environment for young learners in her hometown.

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