“Bev” Beverly Jean Schmutz, 79 of Abilene passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Salina Regional Medical Center. She was born November 24,1940 the daughter of Ralph “Pete” and Phyllis (Dobbins) Schmutz. Bev grew up in the Abilene area, attended the local school districts and graduated from Abilene High School in 1958. She attended Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia State University), and later went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administrative from Kansas State University. She worked for nearly 30 years at Ft. Riley In Civil Service, retiring in 1993. She also worked 11 years at the Alco Central Office and was also the National Prayer Director for Suitable Helpers Ministries.
Bev is survived by her son, Robert Schmutz and wife Angel of Haven, Kansas. Four grandchildren, Micah Hilbert (and husband Kord) of Hays, Genesis, Zephaniah, & Ezra Schmutz. One brother, Larry Schmutz of Nixa, MO, two sisters, Naoma Foltz, and Sharon Schmutz of Abilene, a number of Beloved Nieces and Nephews And a host of friends who she loved like family! She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Dale and Gordon “Pete” Schmutz and one sister, Dotty White.
A Memorial & Celebration of Life gathering entitled “Faith, Family, Friends & Chocolate” will be held at 6:00 P.M., Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Emmanuel Church in Abilene. The family suggests memorials be given to Emmanuel Church and/or Watchman Evangelism Ministries. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com.