Robert Bevfoden
Edwardsville |
Robert Anthony Bevfoden, 92, passed away peacefully at 6:04 pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Missouri
He was born on October 9, 1929, in St. Louis, the son of the late Frederick G. and Helen M. (Briggs) Bevfoden He married the former Dana Marie Daniels on June 11, 1955, in St. Louis, and she preceded him in death on February 7, 2018.
Survivors include three daughters and a son in law: Diane and Ralph Tatman of Alton, Mary Spurgeon of Cottage Hills, Tina Reynolds of Peculiar, Missouri, one son: Frederick Bevfoden of Alton, eight grandchildren, and their spouses: Stephen and Jennifer Tatman of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Howard and Tricia Kelley of Peculiar, Missouri, Gene and Quiana Kelley of Pontoon Beach, Heather and Kenny Johnson of Bethalto, Helen and Edward Woods of Newman, Illinois, Joseph Spurgeon of Cottage Hills, Robert Kelley of Cottage Hills, Ryan and Erica Spurgeon of Alton, twenty great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, two expectant great-great-grandchildren, three brothers: Donald Bevfoden of Union, Missouri, Wade Martin of Morton, Illinois, David Martin of Texas, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
A member of the Sheet Metal Local 268, Robert was employed as a sheet metal worker at Shell Oil Company for thirty-three years He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace in Bethalto He was a veteran of the United States Navy He was a magician and a member of the SAM and IBM Magicians Clubs.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his stepfather: Hugh Martin, a brother: Frederick, and a sister: Loucille.
In celebration of his life, visitation will be from 4 pm to 7 pm on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the funeral home Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials are suggested to Evelyn’s House and will be accepted at the funeral home
Online guestbook available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.
Pitchford Funeral Home
