Beverly Jane Rumel-McDaniels

We had to say Good bye to our beautiful Earth Angel Monday, March 2, 2015. Beverly Jane Rumel was born on September 29, 1941 in Ogden, Utah to William Ray Rumel MD (1911-1977) and Evangeline Ruth Daugherty-Rumel (1913-1978). Cherished sister of Barbara Ann Rumel Owens (1940-2001) [Sheridan (1938-2008)], Steven Rumel (Janet) and William Dale Rumel (Peggy). Bev grew up in the Salt Lake area, and Graduated from East High School in 1959. In 1963, she married Marshal Miles McDaniels (1943-2007) with whom she had four children: Shaun Marshal, Paul Evan (Diana), and twins Jennifer Paige and Rebecca Sue. She had hoped to follow in the footsteps of her father, mother and sister and study medicine, but her children came first, and she did not get the opportunity to pursue this dream. She liked working with others and had a lovely mellifluous voice. An accomplished seamstress, she made many clothes for her young children. One of her most cherished possessions was her sewing machine. She learned to cut hair and her kids didn’t set foot in a barber shop until after they were grown. She was certified in Electrolysis; skilled in shorthand; could type over 70 WPM; worked construction. There was no job she was unwilling to accept so her work history was long and varied. Regardless of her employment title, her most treasured occupation was that of Mother and then Grandmother. Bev’s creativity was not limited to her employment; it spilled over into the art world. She was very good at pencil sketches and leatherworking. She and Marshal (a successful watercolorist) passed those gifts on to their kids, as all are talented artists! She enjoyed the outdoors and took the kids hiking and for walks in the mountains as often as she could. Every fall she would make a point of driving in the mountains to experience the glorious change of seasons as the trees transformed from green to gold then orange and blazing red. She very much enjoyed driving and looked for excuses to take road trips. She loved sharing this time with anyone willing to go with her, but was not afraid to go by herself. Bev had the kindest heart and loved helping others. Many winters were spent driving around looking for people who were stuck in the snow and ice, so she could pull them out. She taught her kids to be helpful and courteous and to look for opportunities to assist others whenever possible. Bev loved animals, especially horses, and was an experienced rider. She was most fond of the dogs and always wanted, but did not get an opportunity, to own and care for horses. She had such an intelligent, quirky, witty sense of humor that we could not help but laugh with her. She helped us to laugh at ourselves and, despite whatever unfortunate circumstances arose, to appreciate all the good that we have. She struggled with health issues for many years, including migraines and two major spinal surgeries. Her physical injuries limited her participation in many of the activities that she loved so much, but she taught her kids to be active and enjoy the outdoors. She had many struggles in life but did a fantastic job with what she was given and we were all so lucky to have been blessed with such a wonderful, loving, and humorous daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend. On Monday, March 2, 2015, at 1:45 pm, reassured that her love will always be with us, she allowed herself to let go of this earthly life and return to be with her father, mother, sister and many others who passed on before her. Full of love, and out of pain, our lovely “Bevie” is finally at peace. She is survived by her brothers: Steven and Dale; children: Shaun, Paul, Jenny, and Sue; many nieces and nephews, 15 grandkids, 15 great-grandkids and too many friends to count. There were many other persons who contributed greatly to her life, and while not all of them are listed, we hope that anyone who knew Bev will know that they were significant: Her friends growing up and in High School; Marshal’s family; Matt Howard and his children; Walter and Andrea Dykens; Margie King and children; Marty Thompson; Kristina McDaniels and family; Layne Ruffell; all of the wonderful co-workers at the many places she worked. The invaluable Doctors Parkin, Parkin and Parkin, who provided such great care! Thank you for her beautiful smile. We will miss the sparkle in her eyes and hope she is riding horses again! A Celebration of Life party will be held in Lehi, Utah on Saturday, March 21st. For details, please contact Jenny at (801) 512-9474 or Sue at (801) 455-4867.

Beverly Jane Rumel-McDaniels

September 29, 1941 - March 2, 2015