Barbara Jean Van Beveren

Long Valley - Barbara Jean Van Beveren, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Born during a snow storm on the 28th of November, 1933 in Passaic, NJ to William and Trina Yott, she was the youngest of her four sisters; Margaret, Elizabeth, Katherine and Mildred and one brother, William, Jr.. Barb was a devoted wife to Daniel Van Beveren whom, she married in August of 1951. Together they raised a family of seven children; Barbara-Jean Ridner, Daniel Van Beveren, David Van Beveren, Marlene Ranich, Joy Jennings, Mildred Singh and Susan Babcock; expanding over time to 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandsons. Affectionally known as Gram, she was the embodiment of kindness, gentleness, and love. And the love that she had for her family was only surpassed by her love for the Lord. With the Bible open on her lap, she started each morning reading the word, before her daily tasks. For many years, Gram taught Sunday school and was very active in her church. She filled her day with many activities that she enjoyed, such as sewing, knitting, crocheting and quilting. Cooking, baking and keeping an immaculate home, also brought her much joy, and she did it well. Barbara was pre-deceased by her husband, Daniel; their two sons, Daniel and David; their daughter, Barbara-Jean; and their grand daughter, Kimberly. Above all, Gram was a pillar that stood fast in many storms. Storms that would have taken down the most steadfast of many. She hid her light not under a basket, but shared it with all. Gram loved old hymns, and often she could be heard singing. She had many favorites, but one stands most. “What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see And I look upon his face, the one who saved me by his grace When he takes me by the hand and leads me through the Promised Land What a day, glorious day that will be There'll be no sorrows there, no more burdens to bear No more sickness and no more pain, no more parting over there But forever I will be with the one who died for me What a day, glorious day that will be” And what a glorious day that must have been for her. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Interment will immediately follow at Fairview Cemetery in Wantage. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Barbara’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com

Barbara Jean Van Beveren

November 28, 1933 - December 11, 2022