Beverly Ann (Ballard) Orth was born in Wichita, KS to Goldie Kathryn (Stepleton) Ballard and Theodore Clifford Ballard December 16th 1934. Beverly transitioned from this life on April 16th 2015 at the age of 80 in Orlando FL. Where she had been living with the love of life and husband David L. Orth (surviving).
Beverly and David had been married 60 years. She was born the middle child of three, sister to her(deceased) older brother Ted Ballard (Roxie Ballard), and younger brother Gary Ballard (Virginia Ballard), Lincoln, CA. Beverly's the beloved Mother of eight children, Jessie Keefe (William Keefe), Orlando, FL; David L. Orth II (Lynn Orth), Wichita KS; Patrick Orth (Kevin Orth), Seattle WA; Kathryn Orth, Orlando, FL; Mary LaTorre (Rick LaTorre), Orlando FL; Barbra Ann Orth, (deceased); Michelle Mumma (Kevin Mumma), Wichita, KS; James Orth (Deana Orth), Madawaska, ME. Beverly and David have fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren with the eighteenth due in November.
Beverly was a devoted Mother and Grandmother who cherished her extended family. A devout Roman Catholic, she and Dave prayed the rosary every morning and night. If she knew of your needs or heard of your troubles she prayed a rosary for you.
We are celebrating Beverly's life at their home parish, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wichita, KS. A Rosary will be prayed in her honor and memory Wednesday, June 3rd 2015 7:00PM. The Funeral Mass is Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at 11:00AM. A Reception will follow the mass on Thursday at St. Joseph's Church.