Beverly Hazel Harris

 Beverly Hazel Wigen Harris, age 91, of Spencer, IA passed away on December 21, 2024 surrounded by her children.

 Beverly was born on January 23, 1933 in Ayrshire, IA. Bev was the fifth child of Louis George Wigen Sr and Marlis Hanson Wigen. Louis and Marlis raised seven children on their Ayrshire Family Farm, Rozella Margaret Louise (Peggy), Louis George Jr, Bonnie, Marlene, Beverly, Leo and Mildred.

 Beverly was a 1950 graduate of Silver Lake High School, Ayrshire, IA. She played basketball, was a member of FHA and the Glee Club. Beverly was the Silver Lake High School Homecoming Queen, she wore her paper crown proudly. Quote from her high school yearbook, “Beverly Wigen, Bev for short, Is good at any sport, A likable nature and face to match, For some man she’ll be a fine match.” Beverly always enjoyed attending the many class reunions, catching up with friends.

  Beverly married Emory Lee Harris Jr on September 2, 1951, Jackson, MN. Their witnesses were  Marvin and Ardythe Harris. Beverly and Emory were longtime residents of Spencer, IA. Together they raised four children, Barbara, Nancy, Kelly and Douglas. Emory died November 6, 1990. Beverly was an independent, hard working woman. She was proud of her work ethic, retiring from Eaton Corporation. Bev was an avid BINGO enthusiast. She played at the VFW, Eagles, Senior Center and the Moose Lodge. She loved counting her winnings and always carried at least a couple of colorful daubers in her purse. Bev was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the Spencer Chapter 1069, Women of the Moose.

   Cherishing this feisty woman’s memory are her children and their spouses, Barbara (Gene) Hogden of Ettrick, WI, Nancy (Brent) Newcomb of Spirit Lake, IA, Kelly (Mike) Hanson of Spencer and Douglas (Sara) Harris of Gilbert, AZ; Bev’s 9 Grandchildren: Brent Ross Newcomb II (Vanessa), Ashley Santolaya (Justin), Brady Newcomb (Erin), Kaitlynn Levisay (Cole), Colby Hanson (Jenny), Stephanie Lally (Reed), Jesse Hanson (Ashleigh), Christopher Hogden and Beau Harris (Alicia); Grama Bev’s 15 Great-Grandchildren: Rees Newcomb, Roslyn Newcomb, Fiona Levisay, Emery Lally, Stella Levisay, Thea Hanson, Weston Lally, Donovan Santolaya, Harrison Newcomb, Quinn Levisay, Braelynn Lally, Hudson Santolaya, Siena Hanson, Sierra Hanson and Carter Harris. Grama Bev’s Grands and Greats brought a special love and joy to her life. 

  Brother, Leo Wigen, sister, Mildred (Bob) Ewoldt, brother in-law, LeRoy Walker and many nieces and nephews. 

  Preceding Beverly in death are her husband, Emory, her parents; her sisters: Peggy Wigen, Bonnie (Junior) Bowman, Marlene Walker; her brothers: Junior (Elaine) Wigen, infant brother, Neil Wigen and sister-in-law, Carol Wigen.

   Beverly’s favorite color was pink. Join the family as they wear pink in her memory. Remember, Bev wasn’t a fancy gal but she always wore lipstick. 

    There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens, a time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

 May God bless Beverly’s memory.