Beverely G Wilcox Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bev was born in Spokane WA to Russell and Hazel Gilliam. She was the oldest of three children. She is remembered by sister Shirley Radon and was preceded in death by brother Delbert Gilliam. Bev married James L (Lee) Wilcox on June 28, 1952 in Four Lakes WA. Beverly received her BA and MA in education from EWU. She was an elementary school teacher starting her career in Athol, ID in 1951and retiring from Valley Christian School in 1986. Lee and Bev raised 5 children: Gayle, Jim, Laurie, Dave, and Paul (1960-2012) in Four Lakes where she was active in church, school and community functions. After retiring she and Lee lived 10 years in AZ and enjoyed traveling in their RV throughout the US and Canada. They returned to Spokane 9 years ago and lived at Broadway Court Estates in Spokane Valley. She loved rock collecting, crafting, candy making, genealogy and was an active member of TOPS and KOPS. Nothing brought her more joy than time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They knew they were loved and treasured as she shared her enthusiasm for life with them. Her welcoming heart and home were open to many people over the years. In particular, Fred Swan and his family became part of her own. She is being remembered by her husband Lee. Her children - Gayle and George Brown, Jim and Kim Wilcox, Laurie and Greg Heard, David and Corinne Wilcox. Her grandchildren- Amy, Leah, Eli, Nathaniel, Benjamin, Zach, Tyrus and Rosie. Her great grandchildren - Camille, Josephine, Madilyn, Elijah, Ezra, Kepler, Caleb and Jonathan. And many cousins, nephew, nieces and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cheney Funeral Chapel. A celebration of Bev's life will be held at a future date. Memorials in Beverly's name may be sent to Comfort Keepers, Anna Ogden Hall, Four Lakes Community Church or Spokane Baptist Church.

Beverely G Wilcox

October 28, 1931 - March 11, 2015