Beverly Ann Baxley

Bev Baxley of Laporte, died May 2, 2013 at her home, while being cared for by her loving husband, Robert. Beverly Ann Loyd was born June 3, 1943 in Hanna, WY to William and Marie Peden Loyd. Bev attended school in Hanna and in 1952 moved to Laporte, CO, where she completed her schooling and graduated from CLP in 1961. Bev married Robert A Baxley, Jr. on June 2, 1963 in Ft. Collins. After their marriage Bev followed her husband to Ft Collins, Black Hawk, Longmont, Greeley and finally back to LaPorte since 1992. Although Bev did not work outside the home she had a priceless following. She enjoyed life by bowling, playing Bunco, going to the Red Hats Society, taking a trip whenever she could, watching the Denver Broncos, and being with family and friends. She really embraced us all. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Robert of Laporte; son, Bob Baxley and his wife, Laura of Greeley; daughter, Brenda Rotter and her husband, Mike also of Greeley. Five grandchildren, Anna, Krue, Kian, Adam, and Sean. She leaves behind a brother, Clint Loyd and Carol Collier of Laramie, brother, Dick Loyd and wife, Dixie of Ft. Collins and lots of loving relatives. Preceding Bev in death were her father, William E. Loyd, mother, Marie, and brother, William A Loyd. Open house will be held at the Bellvue Grange on May 19, 2013 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. with a 3:00 celebration of life gathering. Please note, recent construction on the Rist Canyon Rd Poudre River bridge will detour you to the intersection of N. Overland Trail and Bingham Hill Rd. then over the hill and turn right to the Grange. Handicaped parking will be available at the grange, all other will be first come first served. There will be a shuttle available from the Park and Ride at Watson Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to Bellvue Grange 456 or Pathways Hospice in care of the Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W Olive St, Ft. Collins, CO 80524.