Beverly Chicoine passed away November 21, 2016. She was born on a farm near Jefferson, South Dakota on September 4, 1929 to William A. and Irene (Collins) Connors. She graduated from Jefferson High School and attended Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, Iowa. Beverly married her high school sweetheart, Eldred Chicoine, on June 24, 1950; they were blessed to share 66 years of marriage. She was an elementary school teacher in Beresford, SD and also taught at Bethesda Children's Home with special needs children. Their family grew with their four daughters. They moved to Colorado in 1972 where they lived in Woodland Park, then Kremmling and retired in Canon City. Bev was a volunteer extraordinaire. She loved reaching out and being able to help wherever she could and being involved in many volunteer organizations in every town she lived in. Beverly was always active in her Catholic Church Parishes in various ministries of faith education. She was a proctor for GED testing in the state prison system, and a member of the VFW auxiliary. She was currently a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Beverly was a cancer survivor and participated in a research project for Tamoxifen for 5 years. Many lives were touched by her in many ways. Beverly is survived by her husband of 66 years; daughters, Carol (Gary) Leitner, Kremmling CO, Linda (Mike) Armijo, Torrance CA, Janet (David) Voigt, Rifle CO; son-in-law, Kevan Henson, Canon City CO; sister, Marilyn Christiansen, Dakota Dunes, SD; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Beverly was preceded in death by her daughter, Terese Henson; her parents; and her brother, Bill Connors. Recitation of the Rosary, 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 28, 2016, St. Michael Catholic Church, Canon City, CO, Reverend Jesse Perez officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Holt Family Funeral Home. For online condolences, go to www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com.