Beverly Fay Knickerbocker passed away peacefully January 11, 2021, at her home in Mesa, Arizona. She was born August 2, 1924, to Stanley A. Lynch and Josephine E. Lauer Lynch, in Naperville, Illinois. She graduated from Downers Grove High School, in Downers Grove, Illinois. While married to Otis Junior McKenna, she gave birth to Patrick Michael McKenna, her only child, on February 15, 1947, in Hinsdale, Illinois. Pat, also known as Patrick Yitzchak McKenna, passed away on December 27, 1994, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Beverly married Edward Vielie Knickerbocker, Jr., on November 27, 1959, in Downers Grove, Illinois. He predeceased her on November 23, 2015, in Mesa, Arizona. She was also preceded in death by her parents and by her sister, Alta Sell.
Beverly is survived by her brother, Ronald Lynch of Washington, and by two nephews, three nieces and several great and great great nephews and nieces. Beverly was a life-long, ardent fan of the Chicago Cubs.
Ever since our family met her over 30 years ago , we knew Spring had truly started when we saw her in the stands at Hohokam . We’ll never forget her love of life , Ed and the Cubs ❤️
Ed and Beverly were such good Friends to us. We met every Christmas at Laughlin Nevada, and talked each week on the phone. Beverly lived on after Ed’s death. And my daughter Shannon was like her granddaughter. We miss her so much. Rest In Peace. Bev. We loved you miss you and Ed very much. kay
So sorry to hear of Beverly’s passing. Her first husband was my Uncle OJ, and I have many fond memories of him and of their son Patrick. Rest in peace, Beverly!
Looking through my mom’s address book and found Bev. She was such a great friend to my parents. I’m sorry to hear of her passing (mom passed in 2020). Hoping those two found each other…along with their sons.