Beverly Booth Rowland
1928 ~ 2008
Beverly Booth Rowland passed away May 7, 2008 in St. George, Utah of natural causes.
Beverly was born August 27, 1928 and raised in Salt Lake City by her parents James K. and LaVerne Booth. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions including Relief Society president and counselor, gospel doctrine teacher, and road show director. She also served an LDS mission in Califorinia at the age of 18. She married
Oscar G. Rowland on July 21, 1949 and they were sealed in the Salt Lake City temple by Elder John A. Widtsoe. Beverly was a member of the Screen Actors Guild and appeared in 20 films and television productions both locally and nationally. She is best known in her church for her role in 'Mr. Krueger's Christmas' and it was months before she would wash the hand that James Stewart kissed. She also appeared in many other church films. She was a talented voice on radio and books on tape and was often asked to perform theatrical readings. Beverly was a beautiful woman who was the life of the party. In addition to the theatre she was an accomplished doll maker and quilter and has left us with many wonderful creations as a reminder of her talents. Beverly found much joy in her posterity and friends. Though some friends have preceded her in death they are now greeting her with warm embraces. While we mourn her loss, we also hope for a happy reunion.
She is survived by her husband
Oscar G, and her children: Rebecca Rowland Hines (Charles), Dr. G. Kim (Marlene), Reed (Sandra), Robert (Sandy), and Richard (Anita); 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
A funeral service and memorial will be held in Salt Lake City on Sat., May 10 at the LDS 27th East Chapel on P Street and 4th Avenue at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service and on Fri. night from 6-8 p.m. at Mountain View Estates on 3115 E. 7800 S.