Beverly J. Frarck

Obituary

Beverly Jean Frarck was born on June 4,1931, in Mason City, Iowa. She was the daughter of Harry and Frances (Short) Smith. Beverly was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Monroe High School Class of 1949.

Beverly had five children, Deborah, JoAnne, Susan, Nancy and James. Later Beverly was united in marriage to Stanley Frarck on March 15, 1975, adding step-children Ronald and Barbara. Beverly and Stanley resided in St. Paul, Minnesota. They shared 41 years of marriage prior to the passing of Stanley on May 29, 2016. After Beverly retired, she moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota.

Beverly was employed as a Switch Board Operator for St. Joseph Hospital in St. Paul. Her job was very important to her. One of her many job duties was every morning at 7am she would recite The Morning Prayer over the hospital intercom system for all the staff and patients at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She took her job seriously, and was a soft calming voice when answering the phones. She retired in November of 2020 after 47 years.

Beverly was a professional bowler in her younger years. She also enjoyed selling her handmade crafts at different craft shows. She enjoyed going on cruises, trips to the zoo, trips to the casino, crocheting, and watching The Price is Right.

She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Beverly passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 93 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Beverly is survived by her:
Children, Deborah Hickel and her husband, Terry of Hutchinson, MN,
JoAnne Escobar and her husband, Tony of Ramsey, MN,
Susan Torgerson of Northfield, MN,
Nancy Albers and her husband, Jeff of Luxemburg, MN,
James Brooks and his wife, Sandra of Big Lake, MN,
Ronald Frarck of Cottage Grove, MN,
Barbara Frarck of St. Paul, MN;
Grandchildren, Kristine (Russell) Bush, Matthew (Jessica) Brovitch, Tammy Torgerson, Jason (Becky) Brovitch, Melina Escobar, Theresa Torgerson, Michael Lovelace, James (Samantha) Brooks Jr., Esther Escobar, Victor Escobar, Joshua Brooks, Ashley Brooks, Tim (Anna) Frarck, Melanie Escobar, Isaiah Perkins, Caleb Hayes; and
23 Great-grandchildren;
Plus many other family members.

Beverly is preceded in death by her Parents, Harry and Frances Smith; Husband, Stanley Frarck; Sisters, Janice Smith and LaRita Amacher; Son, Kenneth Novak in-infancy; Son-in-law, Richard Torgerson; Granddaughter, Jennifer Miles; Grandson, Donshamear Fisher.

To celebrate Beverly’s love for cruising, guest are welcome and encouraged to wear cruise attire to the service.
The family invites everyone to the luncheon at Bradshaw Funeral Home, 1078 Rice Street in St. Paul, MN, immediately following the committal service.