Beverly “Bev” Dee Surber

Sept. 1, 2022

Bev Surber, 76, Indiana died on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She was a longtime resident of Crawfordsville, Ind.

She was born in Crawfordsville as the daughter of Pat and Ruth (Dawson) Keller.

She graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1964. She worked at Crawford Food Stores in Crawfordsville for 13 years. Following her work with Crawford’s, she joined Alcoa in Crawfordsville, retiring after 17 years of service.

She had an adventurous spirit and traveled cross county on her motorcycle. She was also very fond of covered bridges. She traveled the country looking at them. In her later years, she never tired of visiting the covered bridges in Parke County.

She attended and was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and was a member of the New Ross Bible Study. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, as well as a former member of the Moose Lodge Auxiliary. She was a member of the Indiana and Oregon Covered Bridge Society’s. She was a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels Program in Crawfordsville and volunteered at the Franciscan Hospital Gift Shop. She was also the caregiver for her dear Uncle Archie for many years, taking him to various venues, where he would play his fiddle, and taking him out for Sunday dinner.

During recent years, she enjoyed lunching with friends, playing cards at the Moose Lodge, as well as the American Legion. She brought sunshine to many friends and acquaintances by always remembering to send a card for birthdays with a home-baked cake- sometimes baking 4 or more a week! A select few of her friends were also treated to a personal concert featuring her rendition of the Happy Birthday Song! Her caring ways, quick wit and humor will be missed by many.

She will be sorely missed by her sweet, furry companion, Lovie, her best friend and Wednesday lunch date, Pam Abney, and her “right hand” Yvonne Ratcliffe. During the last year, her constant companion and caregiver was her beloved “lil sis” Connie Lewis. Connie filled her  final days with love and laughter.

Survivors include her daughter, Angela Buck (Greg) of Austin, Texas and her son Chad Campbell (Laura) of Brentwood, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Collier Campbell, Rachel Campbell, Caroline Campbell, Megan Buck and Joe Buck; and sister, Connie Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Mark E. Campbell; and her sister, Patti Williamson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County Animal Welfare League, where she rescued Lovie.

Cremation was chosen with visitation to be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at Mt. Zion Methodist Church, 2131 Black Creek Valley Road in Crawfordsville from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. Share memories and condolences at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.