Beverly Ann Drenter (née Gerrard), 95, of Herndon, Va., and formerly of rural Eldridge and Davenport, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2026.
Born in Marshalltown to Leo and Doris “Jessie” Gerrard, Beverly was raised by her father and stepmother, Minnie Gerrard. On Sept. 15, 1948, she married Milton A. Drenter. A dedicated farmer’s wife, she was instrumental in family farm operations east of Eldridge. Following their years on the farm, she and Milton retired to Woodland Park, Colo., for over 40 years.
After Milton’s passing in 2022, Beverly moved to Virginia to be near her son. She was a woman of quiet strength, and Christian faith, who enjoyed farm life, horses, reading, puzzles, coloring, and exploring new places with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton; her siblings, Richard Gerrard and Betty Schultz; and her stepmother, Minnie.
Beverly is survived by her children, Sheri Perkins (Dan Perkins) and Greg Drenter; her grandchildren, Rebecca Perkins, Jennifer-Kapono’ai Molitau, and Rebecca Sipes; and her great-grandsons, Ka’ehukai and Kamahiwa. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Graveside services will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Davenport Memorial Park. Following the service, a reception will follow at a location to be announced. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family by viewing her obituary at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.
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