David Bevan

David Bevan

November 17, 1951 - March 08, 2021

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David “Dave” E. Bevan, 69, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Monday, March 8, 2021 at UW-Hospital Madison. Private family services will be held at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Pastor Dan Biddick will officiate. Burial will be at Lima Union Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. The family is requesting that people wear masks and practice social distancing during their time at the funeral home on Sunday. Memorials may be made to the David E. Bevan Memorial Fund, PO Box 245, Platteville, WI 53818. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Dave was born on November 17, 1951 in Platteville, son of Donald and Jeanette (Butson) Bevan. He graduated from Platteville High School, Class of '69 and later from Southwest Tech, Fennimore. Dave was united in marriage to Joyce Monson on October 25, 1975 at the West Wiota Lutheran Church. Dave was a lifelong farmer, where he took great pride in his farm, Bacon Branch Beef, named for the stream that ran through their pasture. He was proud of his Hereford cattle and enjoyed traveling with the family to cattle shows across the country. He was very proud to have been able to exhibit at the National Western Stock Show in Denver in 2017. He enjoyed fishing, and was an avid hunter. He took many hunting trips out west. For over 30 years he was an active member of Tri-County Archers, where he served in many capacities. His greatest love was being with his family, especially his granddaughters, Mya and Bianca.

Dave is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joyce; three children, Shawn Bevan, Jason (Jaclyn) Bevan, and Darcy Bevan; two granddaughters, Mya and Bianca Bevan; parents, Donald and Jeanette Bevan; brother, Jeff (Peggi) Bevan, sister, Sue (Dave) Hanson; brother-in-law, Gayle Monson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Paul and Bernice Monson, brothers-in-law, Gary, David, Donny and Phil Monson, and sisters-in-law, Libby and Kate Monson.

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Ted Klaas and family
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To the bevan family u have our deepest sympathy and condolonces ur all in our prayers may dave rest in peace were so sorry to hear of dave passing so suddenly may god watch over u all and bless u with his care.
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ted klaas and family
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to joyce and family and rest of the bevan family u all have our deepest sympathy condolonces ur in our prayers may dave rest in peace with his other family members may god watch over and bless u all god bless.
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Peggy L Elwell
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I have such happy memories of hanging with Dave in high school. We had some great times with the neighbor hood. I was lucky to be included, because of Blanche Brown. Dave was a wonderful kind person. I was so sorry to hear of his passing and will be thinking of your entire family.
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Jeffrey Eastlick
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My sincere condolences to the Bevan Family. Even though I didn't know Dave personally, I know the rest of the family. My continued prayers for you all in this time of bereavement. May the love and peace that is knowing our Lord and Savior continue to give you peace at this time.
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Ben Lamb
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To the Bevan family, Dave was a very good man. I will remember him walking through the barns with a smile on his face and wanting to talk cattle to everyone. He was a good guy. Ben Lamb family
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Carly Craig
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In Loving Memory of David "Dave" E. Bevan, In loving memory of a wonderful person who will be loved and missed always. A Sympathy Gift of 10 Memorial Trees has been Planted In Loving Memory of David "Dave" E. Bevan courtesy of Carly Craig.

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