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Beverly 'Bev' Cole
BEVERLY "BEV" COLE
Cedar Rapids
Beverly "Bev" Cole, 58, passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2020, from a sudden illness. She was born Nov. 21, 1961, to Lina Flender and Mike Simmons. A Celebration of Life will be this spring.
Bev enjoyed going to casinos. She was a member of the Eagles Club in Florida and enjoyed bingo. She had a heart of gold, and her door always was open to someone in need.
Bev is survived by her brothers, Rick (Mary) Simmons, Gary (Chris) Simmons and Bobby (Shawna) Simmons; sisters, Jolene Weeks (Mark Chapman), Lela Julis; stepsisters, Julie (Tom) Shropp and Marcia Tripplet; stepbrothers, Jeremy and Mike Flender; sister-in-law, Kimmie Simmons; stepdad, John Flender; uncles, Jerry Fehlhafer, Ron (Rita Fehlhafer) and Hardy Sievers; also many nieces, nephews and cousins; and her faithful companion, Turk.
Bev was preceded in death by her beloved mom, Lina; brothers, Tommy Simmons and Johnny Julis; sister, Debbie Melvin; niece, Sandra Strait; her father, Mike Simmons; aunts, Joyce Fehlhafer and Doris Sievers; and also her longtime companion, Jamie Campbell.
Bev's family would like to thank everyone for their love and support.
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