GALESVILLE — Beverly Jean Stark, 75, of Galesville passed away peacefully on May 27, 2012, in her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 29, 1937, to Lavern and Cora Heineman. She married Richard Stark on June 15, 1957, in Fountain City, Wis.

Beverly enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, and country music. She was a fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and had a lifelong love of animals.

She is survived by her children, Debra Hanson (Tim), Dawn Stark, Rebecca Stark (Tom); grandchildren, Shane Bender (Jenni), Nicole Seago; sister, Betty Olson; and brothers, Richard Heineman (Joan), Robert Heineman (Carol), Jack Touretellott (Nancy), Dale Tourtellott (Joan); and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Stark; parents, Lavern and Cora; grandparents; aunts; and uncles.

The family would like to thank the ICU at Mayo Clinic Health Systems of La Crosse; Sarah and Missy from hospice care; Pastor Nancy of Connect Church of Onalaska. The family extends a special thank you to Aunt Betty who cared for and loved her sister.

A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Mill Road Banquet Center in Galesville, (located by Galesville ball park on Mill Road off Hwy. 54/93), with a public visitation one hour prior to the service. A lunch will follow the service.

Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.