Beverly Jean (Wevik) Wetrosky was born March 26, 1930 at the family home in rural Beresford, SD to Newton and Viola (Sommervold) Wevik. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side February 28, 2012 at Bethesda of Beresford after a short battle with cancer. She was 81 years, 11 months and two days. Bev graduated from Alcester High School in 1948 and worked at Younkers. She married Clinton Lloyd Wetrosky November 5, 1950 and was blessed with 61 years of marriage. After raising a family, Bev worked at Leland's Clothing, Truck Towne Café, Conklin's Cafe and Emily's. Clint and Bev lived south of Nora until 1966 when they moved south of Roseni in rural Beresford. They retired in 1996 and moved into Beresford. Bev enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with friends. She liked being outdoors and watching roses, her favorite flower, bloom. Bev was always busy embroidering and knitting. She and Clinton took a trip to Hawaii many years ago that held special memories for her. "Baking Day" with her daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters was something she always looked forward to; it was a tradition for over 20 years. Helping and serving others was something that brought joy to her. The most important thing in Bev's life was her family and having everyone together; she cherished every moment she had with them. She was baptized, confirmed, married and a lifetime member of Roseni Lutheran Church. She was Sunday school superintendent for many years, Ladies Aid member and served on many other committees. Bev was a member of the Beresford Senior Citizens where she volunteered serving meals, she volunteered at the Alcester Thrift Shop, delivered Meals on Wheels, was a VFW Auxiliary member and a member of the Nite-n-Gales Extension Club. Her parents, Newton and Viola Wevik; in-laws, Elmer and Ruth Wetrosky and grandson, Tracy Wetrosky preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Clinton; children, Nancy (Randy) Schaap, Terry Wetrosky, Pam (Randy) Heuer, Jerry (Marlene) Wetrosky and Kim (Dan) Williams; 14 grandchildren, Aaron (Dana) Schaap, Amanda (Paul) Creviston, Abbie (Matt) Bertsch, Lisa (Craig) Ringling, Geoff Wetrosky, Lynsey (Eric) Andal, Tara (Todd) Shumansky, Sara (Ben) Delay, Josh Homandberg, Rachelle (Matthew) Carlson, Heather (Chris) Hongslo, Jonathan Treiber, Molly McInnis and Emma Williams; 18 great-grandchildren, Eva, Stella and Eli Schaap, Isabella and Sophia Creviston, Connor and Caden Ringling, Shaylen and DeLainey Andal, Jace and Aubrey Shumansky, Josie, Megan and Cooper DeLay, Ella Carlson, Avery, Devin and Skylar Hongslo. Also surviving are her aunt, Lillian Solbue; brother, Eldean (Eleanor) Wevik; foster sister, Arlene (Wendell) Akland; brothers-in-law, Lowell (Norma) Wetrosky and Dwight (Wava) Wetrosky; sisters-in-law, Norma Stene, Irene Fickbohm and Shirley Wetrosky; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2PM Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Roseni Lutheran Church, rural Beresford. Visitation with family present will be 4-8PM Friday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford with a prayer service at 7PM.