Obituary
Beverly Ann Paulson
Beverly Ann Paulson 83, of Ettrick, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born September 16, 1940 to William (Stanley) and Esther (Severson ) Bishop. On the family farm. She attended country school later graduating from Gale-Ettrick in 1958. On November 8, 1958 she married her childhood sweetheart Larry Paulson who passed away in September 1975.
She worked at club 95 until she started their family of 11. They were blessed with six boys and five girls.
Bev was very active and had great faith in her church, helping out at the St. Patrick’s Day dinner, Fall Fest and card parties. In 1975 she started working at the Ettrick sales barn for 10 years then went to TRW in 1998 until retirement in 2009. Bev also worked at the Whitehall Hospital in the kitchen and stuffing papers at the Arrow Shopper. After retiring she could be found sitting on her porch or working in her yard. She took pride in her flower beds and her yard.
Bev’s greatest joy was her family. She cherished all the events she attended from school programs, to sporting events, graduations and weddings. Then started again with the many events of her 28 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. In 2021 Bev was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer which she fought with all her family by her side.
She is survived by Janel (Don) Teska, Jodean (Dan Dutton) Johnson, Janice (Mike) Johnson, Jared (Pam Hertfeldt) Jon (Penny Armitage), Jeffery (Terri Graham), Jill (Dave) Linberg, Jay (Kerri Redlin), Joel (Kim Young) Julie (Randy) Nelson and Jimmy. Twenty eight grandchildren, thirty four great grandchildren, with one on the way and two great great grandchildren. Sisters Judy (Tom) Scherr, Linda Phillips, Lorraine (Eliot) Solsrud, Sharon Bishop, Cindy (Neil) Moe, and Rhonda (Brian) Luebke, brother Dean (Marilee) Bishop, Sisters-in-law Marilyn Bishop, Jody Bishop and Karen Benrud. Brothers-in-law Ron (Lorraine) Paulson, Alan (Greg) Paulson, Mike (Jenny) Paulson, and her special family Michael (Tony) and Jim (Jackie) Walter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Larry, in-laws Oliver and Margaret Paulson, Brothers Donald, Gary, Sheldon and Ricky. In-laws Marie and LeRoy Blom, Charles and Ruthann Paulson, grandson Travis Johnson and cherished aunt and uncle Mike and Faye Walter.
The family would like to extend a thank you to Ron and Jan Loken for always being there for mom and helping with her lawn care, and Judy Tranberg for helping out as well, also, St. Croix Hospice for always being there and helping her be comfortable in her own home. Mickki, Kayla, Betsy, Claire, Grace, Alex and Chris.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, Ettrick, WI. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 5, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church with a visitation one hour prior to the mass at the church. Interment will be at St. Bridget’s Catholic Cemetery. Coulee Region Cremation Group, Onalaska, is assisting the family. As you know mom’s favorite color was purple, so please feel free to wear anything purple to the services.
I send my deepest sympathy to Bev’s wonderful family on the loss of their mom, grandma, great grandma, great great grandma, sisters, brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and her special family. You all did a wonderful job being caretakers for your wonderful mom. I worked a lot of church functions with Bev and she was always fun to work with. She will be sadly missed by so many. May she rest in peace. God’s Blessings to all!
Thinking of all of you❤️Sending Love and Peace to the family…she was a sweet lady:)
Love, Corinne, Mesa, Presley and Tatem Lloyd
Bev has always been such a hero to me, and a sister as long as I can remember since she joined our family by marrying Larry when I was only five years old. I still can’t imagine all of the work: cooking, cleaning, shopping, school conferences, etc. since Larry passed when they were both on 35, leaving her with 11 beautiful children to raise on her own! This has caused a lot of tears, but I have to smile thinking of her reunited with Larry again, and being with her parents, and mine, who loved her very much.
Alan Paulson
Sorry for your loss of a strong lady. Prayer and thought are sent your way.
Our love thoughts and prayers to each of you but hold all your family memories they do help as you go through this!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this difficult time.
Jon and Penny
So sorry to hear about your mom. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Bob and Nancy Fischer
Steven and Cindy Risberg
Your mom was nothing less than amazing! I enjoyed her company many times. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Deepest condolences to you all. You all have been blessed with a wonderful Mother and person. She has left a wonderful mark on the world.
Deepest sympathy to the family. Prayers and hugs. God bless you all. ?❤️
My Deepest Sympathies to the Paulson family !
Rest in peace. Condolences to the Family.
Rest in peace. Sympathies to the Family.
Condolences to all the wonderful family members who loved her so. It was so special to have been able to have met her and enjoy the time getting to know her. She was an extreme loving and welcoming individual who I shall always remember.
To all of the Paulson and Bishop families, my sincere condolences for the loss of Beverly. She was always so pleasant and kind. May God bless you all in this difficult time.
Janel & Don, Steve & I were so sorry to read of your mom’s passing. Anytime is a sad time to lose a loved one,but the holidays are especially tough. I know your family will be there for you. You all have our condolences.
Jodi & Family,
I’m very sorry for the loss of your beloved Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jeff & Teri, my sincerest sympathy and condolences to you and the rest of the family. God help you through this time. God keep you all. Hugs, Ted
HI PAULSON AND BISHOP FAMILY, SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF BEVERLY. WE KNOW WHAT A PERSON SHE WAS LIKE AND THE SHE WAS A COUSIN BY MARRIAGE TO LARRY. BLESS ALL THE FAMILY AND MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU. CAROL MC BAIN