Beverlee Pelton

Beverlee Pelton

February 20, 1935 - August 01, 2022

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Beverlee Anne (McGowan) Pelton of Belmont, WI, died peacefully on August 1, 2022 in Mineral Point, WI at age 87. She was born on February 20, 1935 in Platteville, WI to Leo and Hazel McGowan. She was the youngest of three daughters. Bev graduated from Belmont High School in 1953. After her father introduced them and suggested she should ‘set her cap' on Lee Pelton of Reedsburg, WI, they were married on December 28, 1957. As Lee served in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the Pentagon immediately following their wedding, they spent 9 months living in Arlington, VA. Bev had an early career in both Madison and Arlington as a hair stylist and retained her license into her seventies just in case she was needed.

Upon returning to Belmont, they settled in and raised their five children. Bev firmly believed that when you put faith and family first, everything else will fall into place. She proudly served in the Deanery of the Archdioceses, gave millions of hugs to Belmont students as a favorite lunch server for 17 years, played joyously in the Kitchen Band, and was a faithful member of St. Philomena parish. She and Lee loved traveling, dancing with friends and visiting with family as often as possible. Bev always went out of her way to make everyone she met feel beautiful, loved and special.

Bev is survived by her children and grandchildren: Doug and Judy Pelton of Mineral Point (Matthew and Hillary, Christopher, David and Stacy, Shane and Tori, Kyle and Tina, Keaton and Alex); Roger and Dan of Cincinnati, OH; Nye and Margaret of Portland, ME (Amanda and Jason, Nicholas, Mallory, Emily and Pierre, Connor, Griffin); Bill and Sami of Minneapolis, MN (Ben and fiancee Emilie, Claire, Julia); and Anne and Dan Adams of Montfort (Amy); 21 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and countless friends. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Lee, her parents, sisters and Lee's parents and siblings.

We are sad to say goodbye but know that she will always be with us smiling and comforting us with her unconditional love. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday August 6 at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Belmont WI with visitation 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Ressurection Cemetery, Belmont. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for distribution to charities of choice. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com













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Kathleen Kluth
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Bev was a wonderful person. I'm sorry for your loss. She spread the love of Jesus and our faith tells us she is with Him.
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Bruce Klein
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Our condolences to Bev's husband, family and friends. Bev shared a special genuine bond with each person she met. It is true that she will always be a part of us. Her and Lee were good friends with my mother and their companionship was great. Bev deserves the rest she now has and is in good hands with her Lord. Thank you, Bev, for sharing your life with us.
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Amy & Mark Siegert
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Dear Pelton Family, Our sincere condolences at the passing of your mother and grandmother. I remember Bev always had a big beautiful smile on her face, and I especially remember her enthusiasm in the Belmont Kitchen Band! She was especially loving and joyful to visit with when Mom and I stopped to visit last summer. God bless. Mark and Amy (Engelke) Siegert
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Marty and Kathy Sullivan
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Dear Pelton family, Marty and I are so sorry about Bev's passing. She was always such a kind sweet lady! I'm sure you will all miss her sweet smile and her hugs! Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. I'm sure all your great memories will get retold this weekend. Sadly we are unable to make it to Bev's services but wanted you to know we are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers! Love Kathy and Marty Sullivan
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william Klein
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My mom adored Bev's conversations and friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
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Kris Reed
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Bev was a resident at the Mineral Point Care Center where my mother is also. Going to visit my mother was always a time where I was able to visit Bev as well. She always recognized me and would smile and give me the BIGGEST hugs!! She was the sweetest woman and I will never forget her.

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