Beverly Ruth Kapperman
September 10, 1943 – March 14, 2026
RALEIGH – Beverly Ruth Kapperman was born on September 10, 1943 in Erie Co., NY. Beverly was predeceased by her parents, Russell & Margaret Eastland and sister, Elaine (Larry) Marsha. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 62 ½ years, Carl “Spike” Kapperman; her 2 loving children, Russell (Elizabeth)Kapperman and Lynne (Michael) Carpenter; 5 grandchildren, Thomas (Jenna) Kapperman, Margaret (Wylan) Radcliffe, Molly Kapperman, Daniel Peek and Christopher Ryan Walters; 2 great grandchildren, Kayde and Valerie Kapperman and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be at 11:00am on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. Eugene Catholic Church, located at 608 Lions Club Rd. in Wendell NC.
The family wishes to thank her caregivers, Pauline, Michele, Monica and Florah for the wonderful care, love and kindness they have shown her in the last year. They have become extended family as well and she loved each of you.
Beverly was a devout Catholic who, when she was able, would do weekly adoration at the St. Catherines of Siena where she also was a proud member of their silver lining group. She was a long-time active member of the Zebulon Rotary club where she probably started and rang the bell for the Salvation Army. She truly had a servants heart for giving. She was a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow and had a clinic named after her in Ghana, Africa.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Rotary International in her honor or Dementia Alliance of North Carolina.
Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory of Wendell NC.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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Aunt Bev was a wonderfully funny lady who had the ability to make everyone laugh when we would get together. I cherish the many memories of holiday gatherings out in Corfu when I was a kid. Love and prayers to Uncle Spike, Russ and Lynne.
I thank God for the wonderful memories in Pembroke, when Aunt Bev and Uncle Spike built their home next to the Kapperman farmhouse…..all the wonderful Sundays I looked forward to when my Dad would take me out for a visit to see Grandma, Aunt Bev and Uncle Spike (and all of my cousins). I have come to cherish my memories so much more!
Aunt Bev was a loving and giving person. Always looking to help and always ready for a fun time. I will miss the laughs and many conversations we had but I know she is now free from the dementia that took her. Love to Uncle Spike Lynne , Russ and all the family
Bev & I were friends since we were 12 years old! We shared many fun memories as well as sad ones. She was a very caring, loving friend to me & my family. I will truly miss her, but knowing she’s with Jesus makes my heart full! Sending hugs 🤗 and love to Spike,Lynne,Mike, Russ & Elizabeth & rest of family.
Aunt Bev was a loving and caring person, always willing to help. She was also always up for a fun time. I will miss family gatherings and conversations with her but know that she is now free from the dementia that took her
To my sweet little mother: I love you more than I can say. There are no words that make sense of my feelings right now. I knew this day would come; but never would be prepared to say goodbye. You taught us all that love, family and faith are what matter most. You were such an inspiration and touched more lives than I think you realized. You will be forever be remembered for your giving and loving spirit as well as your fun loving nature. You were such a great example of how to live a life of gratitude and service. I hope I honored your wishes; I truly did my best. I will keep your memory alive as long as I live and continue to give in your name and honor your wishes to the best of my ability. With all my love, your daughter, Lynnee
Lynn,
I will miss your mom a lot. She had an infectious smile and personality that always left me feeling good. My thoughts are with you, Michael, your dad and all the rest of your family.
So sorry for your loss
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