Beverly J. Heggesta

MADISON - Beverly J. Heggesta, 83, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wis. Beverly was born to Ernest and Ethel Olson on January 9, 1932 in Wiota, Wis. Beverly moved to Madison when she married Roger Heggesta. Beverly is survived by her five children, Pam Heggesta, Deb (Jonathan Jones) Heggesta, Jeff Heggesta, Greg Heggesta and Jennifer Heggesta all of Madison; four grandchildren, Hannah (Fred) Heggesta Grabara of Madison, Derek (Rebecca Brown) Gust of Sun Prairie, Clarissa Yu of Milwaukee, and Dayton Yu of Madison; two great-grandchildren, Georgia Grabara and Shealyn Gust; and a brother; Elton (Sandy) Olson of Rockford,Ill. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ethel Olson; two brothers, Larry and Everette Olson; three sisters, Betty Mc Granahan, Eleanor Guadagno, and Georgina Cullen; husband, Roger Heggesta; and a son; Bruce Heggesta. Beverly was a kind, generous and very strong woman who always saw the good in people and things. She lived a fairly simple life as a wife and mother. She loved her family, baking, eating out, taking long walks and going to garage sales. Beverly showed her strength in her passing, just as she did in life. Beverly was and will continue to be so very loved and missed by everyone whom was fortunate enough to know her. Per Beverly's request, there will be no memorial services held. The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff of Agrace HospiceCare, extra special thanks to the staff of Chamomile Assisted Living, as both facilities treated Beverly with exceptionally kind and loving care during her final journey. Online condolences may be made at www.866allfaiths.com God saw you were very tired And a cure was not to be So he put his arms around you And whispered, "Come to me" With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you fading away Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay A golden heart stopped beating Working hands were laid to rest God broke our hearts To prove to us That he does take only the best. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services Madison (608)442-0477 www.866allfaiths.com