Beverly J. Waters, age 54, formerly of Grand Island passed away on August 8, 2014 in Beatrice under the care of Beatrice Home Health and Hospital.  Beverly was born and grew up in Grand Island, the daughter of Richard and Blanche (Golus) Waters. She was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral for many years where she served as a Eucharistic Minister.

Beverly was a special soul and blessed the lives she touched.  Being challenged with Downs Syndrome she loved to draw and paint – she made many award winning wall hangings for the Fair.  She loved music, her family & friends, animals, and her cat “Ling-Ling”.  Beverly was able to volunteer at the Grand Island Zoo, and do other various volunteer work during her life which she enjoyed greatly.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Robert John Waters.

Beverly is survived by her sisters, Sherry (Allan) Spiehs of Beatrice and JoAnne (Michael) Spaulding of Lincoln;  brother, Rich (Kathy) Waters of Topeka, KS; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services are being held at Wyuka Funeral Home Chapel in Lincoln, NE at 10:30 a.m. on Wed. Aug. 13 with visitation one hour prior; burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Lincoln.  Father Robert Barnhill from Beatrice will be the Officiate.

Memorials may be made to the Mosaic of Beatrice, 722 S. 12^th St., Beatrice, NE 68310-0607.