Beverly B. Grimaldi went to be with the Lord and her beloved husband Ben on December 9, 2014 in Ventura, CA at the young age of 73.
Bev, as she was known by her family and friends, is survived by her children: son-Chris Grimaldi (wife Danny), grandkids Gabby and Chiara Grimaldi, daughter-Stephanie Turse (husband Chad) grandkids Taylyn, Drake, and Max Turse. Step daughter-Diana Diaz (husband Rudy) grandkids Jake and Kiana Diaz. Siblings- Brother- Jack Clevenger (wife Sandy), Brother-Mark Clevenger, Sister-Virginia Lucier (husbandTodd). Beverly was blessed with numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Ben.
Raised in a large family of eight, Beverly was born on February 18, 1941 in Indianapolis Indiana to Ira and Irene Clevenger. She graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 1959. She married Benjamin Grimaldi in 1966. Bev and Ben moved to Indianapolis early in their marriage to be near family. They then moved to Chandler Arizona with their son Chris before settling in Ventura CA in 1971, where their daughter Stephanie was born.
Bev began working for the United States Navy, at Point Mugu Naval Station as a civil service employee where she retired after 25 years. Bev was an avid bowler for many years, and loved singing in the church choir. She treasured being with her friends, watching Jeopardy and getting involved in politics, especially later in life. Her greatest joy and love however, was caring for her grandkids and being with her family. "Mumbo" and "Gammy", as she was known to her children and grandkids, was happiest when her home overflowed with family, food, laughter, and general loudness. A loving and caring person to all who knew her, Bev will be greatly missed.
A funeral is scheduled for Saturday December 13th at 9:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Fillmore located at 1057 1st St. in Fillmore, CA with burial at Fillmore Cemetery. Reception to follow at the church. Pastor Golden will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Beverly's life.
Visitation will be on Friday December 12th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE 757 E. Main Street, Ventura. Condolences can be sent to www.ReardonFuneral.com.