Beverly Godsil Rourke-Evans
March 16, 2015
Beverly Godsil Rourke-Evans
Norwalk
Beverly Rourke-Evans, 62, passed away on March 16, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born January 11, 1953, in Wurzburg, Germany, to Ralph and Shirley Godsil.
Beverly graduated from Saydel High School in 1971 and was crowned homecoming queen her senior year. She worked at Zee Medical and Wall Street Restaurant prior to owning her own business, Seal Maxx, for more than 10 years. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with her family.
Beverly is survived by her husband, Greg Rourke; children, Stephanie Evans and Jason Evans; grandchildren, Patience, Ryder, Drake, and Olivia; her mother, Shirley; sister, Marcy (Charles) Hintz; former spouse, Doug Evans; a host of nieces and nephews, and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph; brother, Ralph Godsil Jr.; and her sister, Susan Malaney.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with visitation beginning one hour prior to service time.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Beverly.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Don and Pam Brennan
03/20/2015
As beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside, Bev was a bright happy light at our Marine Corp reunions and they will never be quite the same without her presence. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, Greg, and to her family during this very sad time.
Susan (Webber) Lane
03/19/2015
The Webber family are so sorry to hear of Bev's passing. We all have such fond memories growing up together. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Linda Noble Dean
03/19/2015
I'm another class mate of 71. Bev always had a smile and something to say to you in passing. Everyone was a friend. She was a kind an gentle person. She touched us all with her beautiful smile. God bless her family during this difficult time.
Jeri Davis (culp)
03/19/2015
So sorry to here of bevs passing..I was also a classmate. Bev was popular in high school and yet she was nice and kind to everyone!!! Im sure she was that way during her lifetime also. Bless you all.
Jimmy Goodwin
03/18/2015
I'm so sorry this has happend to Bev. I wish it hadn't! There are angels to come and guide her to heaven and take her to Jesus when she gets there! I'm sorry for everyone's loss.
Shirley Burger (Harris)
03/18/2015
So sorry losing another swell and sweet Saydel and friend to our family. Prayers and thoughts to all the families. And she made a mark on this world. I remember Bev to be such a good girl, who, cared about people no matter what side of poor or rich you were in the day. She hung out at my moms house, as others did, and I shall remember her kind words she always had time to say to me. R.I.P Bev.Sincerely, Shirley-Burger- Harris and family.
Sandy Doran
03/18/2015
My heart is breaking right now. I am so so sorry about the loss of Beverly... She was such a good friend and I loved her like a sister. Our love and prayers to her whole family. Heaven received a very special angel this week.
Anne beals (Bellville)
03/17/2015
so sad to hear of Bevs passing. She was a great friend in high school we shared a lot of great times. My sympathy to her family.
Dean and Ferlyn Heyne
03/17/2015
Bev dear, I will always treasure all the fun we had together. Thank you so much for non-stop laughter. What a happy soul I found in you. Enjoy your journey in heaven. We love you!
Our love and prayers are with you and your family
Lynda Balducchi Shields, Class of '70
03/17/2015
RIP beautiful Bev...my Birthday buddy! You are much too young to leave us. My sympathy to your mom, sis, husband, and kids.
Barbara Gauley
03/17/2015
I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister, Marcy and Mom! You're in my prayers!
Randy K Wright
03/17/2015
There are always very precious people who come along in your life. Beverly was one of those people to me.
She was my Prom date in 10th grade, she was my brother's wife and my sister in law.
I loved her with all of my heart which is now aching!
I am at a loss for words right now!
Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers!
I love you Sis and will miss our talks and your love for me and my family!
All of my love and hugs!
I will try and smile for you!!!