Beverly Jean (Bowers) (Koeller) Thomas, 81, of Richland, passed away on February 15, 2016, at Life Care Center of Richland. The family would like to thank the staff at the Life Care Center for the excellent care Beverly received.

Beverly was born July 5, 1934 in Valley, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Blaine and Esther Bowers. Beverly grew up on a farm and was the youngest of three girls. Beverly married Lawrence Koeller in 1953 in Hiawatha, Kansas. She spent her early years traveling much of the country with her husband on his construction jobs. They moved to the Tri-Cities in 1965 and made the Tri-Cities home. 

Beverly had many struggles in life but she never lost her faith in God. She is now in God’s loving care. She is survived by: sisters: Betty J. Sweet (Gerald), Dolores D. Wright (David J.); daughters: Brenda K. Jentzen (William), Pamela J. Koeller, Lori M. Dallas (Daniel); grandchildren: Brandon R. Jentzen, Izaak D. Grundvig, Devin E. Dallas (Jessica), Maegen D. Dallas.

A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Sunset Gardens; 915 Bypass Highway Richland, Washington.