Beverly J. Probasco

Beverly Probasco, 84, formerly of Topeka, died in Castle Rock, Colorado on February 15, 2016, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS, with visitation one hour prior to her service. Beverly will be laid to rest in Mount Hope Cemetery immediately following. Beverly was born in El Dorado, Kansas on May 4, 1931. She was the daughter of E.C. (Chick) and N. Celeste Efaw. She graduated from Russell High School in Russell, Kansas and attended Washburn University where she was a cheerleader and affiliated with the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She married Wayne Probasco in 1951; they had three children. Beverly enjoyed being a mother, grandmother, and a legal secretary. She was an administrative secretary for Judge Richard D. Rogers in the U.S. District Court from 1975-1986. She then served as a secretary for the Kansas Senate until her retirement. Beverly moved to Castle Rock, Colorado in 2013 to be near many of her family members. Beverly was active in bowling and golf competitions for many years and was a former board member of the Women’s Bowling Association and the Kansas Women’s Golf Association. She was a member of the Russell Chapter of Eastern Star, the Washburn Alumni Association and a member of First Christian Church in Topeka. Her family treasures memories of playing cards with her around the dining room table, biting into her famous peanut clusters, and spending holidays together. Her grandchildren fondly remember many fun-filled games of miniature golf. Beverly loved Sophie, her canine companion and best friend. She will be remembered for her independent spirit and love of family. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents and her son-in-law, Ray Freeman. She is survived by daughter Paula Freeman of Castle Rock and Hampstead, NC; son Jeff (Linn) Probasco of Harrah, OK; daughter Kristi (David) Hellmuth of Mason Neck, VA; ten grandchildren: Chad (Melissa), Brooke (Erik), Nick (Jenn), Tyler (Holly), Hope, Sarah (Chris), Abigail, Elissa, Lindsey and Jordan; and nine great-grandchildren: Kelly, Lauren, Paige, Emery, Corbin, Landon, Eva, Joel and Jada. Contributions in Beverly’s honor may be made to Hope’s Promise, 309 Jerry Street, Castle Rock CO 80104 or at www.hopespromise.com.

Beverly J. Probasco

May 4, 1931 - February 15, 2016