Obituary for Beverly Bonnie Charles

Beverly Bonnie Charles, of Clearbrook MN, passed away on November 20th, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN.  Due to Covid restrictions a private burial will be held for immediate family only with a Celebration of Life to follow at a later date when restrictions are lifted. 

Beverly Bonnie Buness was born March 19th, 1934 in Clover Township to parents Karl & Anna Buness.  As a young girl she and her family moved to Sinclair Township.  She attended school in Clover, Sinclair, and Clearbrook High School where she received her GED. 

Beverly married the love of her life Mayhlon Charles on August 11th, 1951.  From this union 9 children were born.  Mitchell (Rhonda) Charles of Bordulac, ND, Cheryl Olson of Bemidji, MN, Shawn Charles,  Chris (Shirley) Charles of Carrington, ND, Sue Charles (Randy Olson) of Goodridge, MN , Brian (Barb) Charles of Arcadia, NE, Scott Charles of Spring Valley, WI, Merry Charles of Bagley, MN, Kim Charles (Rick Battles) of Red Lake Falls, MN.  She was blessed with 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Beverly was very busy when her children were growing up.  Much canning, gardening, berry picking, and everyday duties. 

Beverly was active in many volunteer duties in Clearwater County:  Sheriff Reserve, Hospice, the local Senior Center, Good Samaritan Center, and also taught Firearm Safety.  Beverly was one of many who helped restore the Seljord Church.  She organized a program each summer to raise money for restoration of the church.  Restoration was completed after 30 years. 

Beverly enjoyed deer and bear hunting.  In her lifetime of hunting she shot 88 deer and 8 bears. 

She was proceeded in death by her husband, parents, infant son (Shawn), 2 half-brothers, 4 half-sisters, 2 brothers-in-law, 1 sister-in-law, and a sister. 

She is survived by 2 sisters Jan Dreyer (Bemidji), Marilyn (Ron) Vieter (Bemidji), 1 brother Duane Buness (East Grand Forks), 8 of her children, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many friends whom she held dear to her heart.

 

Richards Publishing

P.O. Box 159
239 2nd Ave
Gonvick, MN 56644
Telephone: (218) 487-5225
email: richards@gvtel.com

 

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