Beverly Jane Kalkwarf

Bev passed away peacefully after living a full life surrounded by the love of her family, friends, and God. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Rev Dr. Leonard V. Kalkwarf, their two daughters and one son: Deborah Ferguson of North Wales PA; Cindy Kalkwarf of Reston, VA; and Scott Kalkwarf of Mason Neck, VA; three grandchildren: Felicia Ferguson Stonier, Fiona Ferguson, and Craig Presti Kalkwarf; and four great grandson:, William Stonier, Sean Stonier, Corey Granville and Ryker Granville. She was an amazing woman, dedicating her life to serving others as a mother, wife, Registered Nurse and active in her church, spreading her cheerful, loving optimism and compassion to all she met. Beverly was born to Charles Hardy and Felicia Kennedy Hardy at Middlesex General Hospital, now Robert Wood Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ. As a young girl she just knew she wanted to become a nurse. That dream came true after graduating from New Brunswick High School, studying nursing at Middlesex General Hospital, graduating in 1953 and becoming a registered nurse that same year. She met her husband Len at a Nursing Students’ dance with the neighboring New Brunswick Theological Seminary students. Len graduated in 1953 and became an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America. They were married a year later and together served churches in Schenectady NY, Levittown Long Island NY, and Willow Grove PA for 34 years, plus one year at an international congregation in Kuwait. After Len retired in 1991, they joined the Abington Presbyterian Church in Abington, PA. In 1998 Len joined the staff as pastoral assistant and Bev initiated and led the church’s Parish Nurse program. Since moving to Greenspring Retirement Community in 2004, Len and Bev became actively involved in The Village Church at Greenspring. Beverly became an enthusiastic contributor in a variety of activities including the Medical Committee of the Resident Council, History Club, the Choristers, bowling league, costume maker for Maundy Thursday drama, Sign Language group, and gave talks on various topics such as pigs, camels and Charles Lindbergh. She also played the part of President Taft’s wife in a play written by Len and presented to the Greenspring community, as well as played the two wives and mistress in a drama about Woodrow Wilson. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Greenspring Benevolent Care Fund, care of Greenspring Village, 7410 Spring Village Dr., Springfield, VA 22150. Memorial service will be held June 1st 2:00 at The Village Church at Greenspring. A reception will follow.

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Beverly Jane Kalkwarf

March 14, 1932 - May 27, 2019