Beverly Parschauer

Beverly Jane Parschauer (nee Overend) entered the gates of Heaven on November 18, 2024 at the age of 75. She was deeply loved by her husband of over 52 years, Dr. John Parschauer, retired ophthalmologist from Sandusky, Ohio; highly revered by her three sons, John Mark, Justin and Ryan; admired by her three daughters-in-law; and adored by her nine grandchildren Mia, John Justin, Grace, Max, Beatrice, Maggie, Gabriel, Noah and Abigail. Beverly was born and raised in Philadelphia, where she was an exceptionally gifted student, and would later go on to attend Temple University at the age of 16. In her early 20s at a Bible school in Germany, she met the love of her life, John. They were married shortly thereafter and created a life together focused on generous service and love. Beverly and John were blessed with three healthy and active boys and eventually settled in Huron, Ohio where they lived peacefully and faithfully for nearly forty years. In 2016, Beverly and John retired to warm and sunny Tulas, Oklahoma. Beverly quickly made a new and loving home, enjoying her last years surrounded by her loving and devoted husband, sons and grandchildren. Beverly was an award-winning, accomplished pianist whose talent and love for playing hymns filled the sanctuaries of The Chapel in Sandusky and First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa. Her warmth and caring heart led her to be a natural teacher, and she was passionate about teaching music, ladies Bible study classes, Mothers of Preschoolers, and not to mention raising three rambunctious boys! She loved to travel, and her favorite trips included a Rocky Mountaineer train ride in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and a riverboat cruise in Portugal to celebrate John and Beverly’s 50th Anniversary. She loved waking up early to read her morning devotionals, going for long, fast walks, and had a flair for interior design. Beverly was a vibrant host who held many family gatherings and celebrations, always finding creative ways to sit twenty people at the dinner table and never hesitating to have carloads of teenage boys over for an end-of the-year sports banquet—all done effortlessly and joyfully. Beverly will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. She has left a legacy of love, kindness and encouragement, and her memory will live on forever. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2024, between the hours of 6:00- 8:00pm, at Cedar Ridge Country Club, 10302 S Garnett Rd, Broken Arrow, OK 74011. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Beverly’s name to The Chapel, 4444 Galloway Road, Sandusky OH 44870 or First Presbyterian Church, 709 South Boston Ave, Tulsa OK 74119. Please feel free to share condolences here on her memorial page, or you may also post something at www.grofffuneralhomes.com .

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Beverly Parschauer

August 19, 1949 - November 18, 2024