Beverly Jean Johnston Candelaria was born on 2-11-1947 to Theron Wayne Johnston and Ina Bristo Johnston as the 7th of their 11children. Beverly went to join Our Heavenly Father on 01/16/2024 in The Hospice of Laramie home. She grew up primarily in Laramie and is fondly known for her love of adventure and being spontaneous. Though Beverly was blind for most of her life she did not want that to limit her ability to see the world. Beverly was a people person, if you met her, she instantly made you fall in love with her and her vibrant and elegant personality.
Beverly married the love of her life, LeRoy Candelaria, who preceded her in death. To their union they had 2 beautiful children who they loved dearly. Daughter, Jeannie Candelaria (Laramie, WY) and LeRoy James Candelaria (Mead, WA)
Her family was the most important part of her life and she loved each of them unconditionally. Her favorite part was being a grandma to her three amazing grandchildren: Richard Palacios, Isabel, and Kellen Candelaria. Each of them holding a special place in her heart and her legacy will live in their hearts forever.
Beverly is survived by her daughter Jeannie Candelaria (Jerry Hoselton) their son Richard Palacios LeRoy Candelaria (Deanna Kemper) and his children, Isabel and Kellen Candelaria. Her brother Ralph Johnston (Laramie) many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. She was proceeded in death by, her parents, her husband, her special friend Joe Montoya and 9 siblings.
A celebration of her life is scheduled for June of 2024 with more information to follow.
A special Thank You to The Hospice house of Laramie for their support and care of Beverly. Along with the wonderful people who help care, befriended, and loved Beverly during her illness.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Trinity Baptist Church.
Words of Sympathy can be sent in C/O Jeannie Candelaria to 755 N 4th St Laramie, WY 82072
If there ever was a sunflower, that lifted its face to glorify and bask in Gods love, it was Beverly. So so so many memories in my heart. She never allowed her blindness to stop her from living life to the fullest. So many moments of drives with her, to the parks, bakeries and anywhere she had a hankering. Movies and popcorn, with cheese and ketchup, she taught me how to make the best ever pancit. I know she is walking with God, and at peace. We are one less light on this planet now, shine brighter than the stars mama Beverly. Until the day we all meet again.
She was a favorite Aunt to alot of us. There never was a dull moment with her. One of my favorite memories is when her and I went to Washington Park in Laramie and watched the Fireworks. Her blindness never kept her from enjoy life. We laid out on a blanket lookin up into the sky and had an awesome time. Her love for life will be missed by those she touched. Be still my chuld for I have come to take you home. Prayers for all my family during this difficult time.
Aunt Bev is and was one of the loveliest people anyone would have the privilege to know and love. May she rejoice in the light of the lord and wreak havoc with her siblings whom she missed dearly.