Evans Funeral Home
"Compassionate Funeral Service"
Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
701.652.3003 or 701.947.2911
Secondary Number ~ 701.650.9937
Beverly “Bev” Reutter
On July 19th, 2025, Beverly Reutter, age 74, traded in her gardening skills and her coffee cup for a well earned seat at the big bingo table in the sky. Before she took that seat, she probably found Kenny to remind him who is really in charge and to catch up on ten years of pent-up “I told you so’s”.
Beverly spent her years in full bloom, digging into life like she did her gardens, with passion, patience, and just enough sass to keep the weeds (and people) in check. She could catch a fish with more ease than most, knew the thrill of a bingo win like it was the lottery and her day didn’t start until she finished her morning routine with smoke and a coffee in hand. The Diet Coke with a whisper of vodka was always on standby for when the day is done. Her honesty was unmatched, her hugs were healing, and her coffee? Always strong enough to revive the dead though we’re guessing even she’d admit that this one’s out of her hands.
Beverly was preceded in death by her husband and favorite fishing partner, Kenny Reutter who’s probably already been told to scoot over and make room, and if he would keep his line in the water instead of messing around, they would have caught the limit by now. She was also welcomed by many other loved ones who passed before her, all of whom she missed dearly and spoke of often. We like to think there’s a full table up there now, stories being retold, and cups raised in her honor.
She leaves behind, Heidi, her closest daughter who served as her loyal (and sometimes reluctant) partner through all of life’s shenanigans, four adult grandkids, Amber, Sadie, Brodie, and Dylan, who inherited not only her love, but also her legendary spunk and complete lack of verbal filter (a trait she passed down with pride), and one great-grandson, Colt, who she adored beyond measure.
Though only a handful were “official” family and grandchildren, there were many more that she loved as her own because Beverly didn’t care about titles, she cared about hearts unforgivingly, and she made that well known.
Come as you are, as judgment was something she wouldn’t stand for and forgiveness was always there. She may be gone, but her roots run deep. And through every bloom, every laugh, and every brutally honest snarky unfiltered comment…Beverly lives on.
In lieu of flowers and cards, Bev would want you to plant something in the ground, hug your people tight, forgive your enemies, and for the love of all things holy, don’t water your darn houseplants every day. For those who feel inclined, donations in her honor can be made to the Pingree Cemetery (1300 76th Avenue SE, Pingree, ND 58476) because even in rest, Bev’s roots ran deep.
Beverly’s Visitation will be Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 9:30AM-10:30AM, followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30AM all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.
Her Burial will be at the Pingree Cemetery, Pingree, ND.
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Ms. Bev quickly became “mom”. I was blessed to have her in my life. Her fishing skills unmatched (though probably met by Heidi) I’d go along not to fish but to see Bev and eat those famous cookies. She was always trying to feed us something. I shared with her my secret dinner roll recipe that she promised to take to the grave and she did (although I suspect her daughter knows it). She was just as proud of my son as I am, and anyone that came through her door was welcomed, harassed, and occasionally put in their place. I will miss her for a lifetime. My heart breaks for anyone who had their lives unfiltered and loveingly touched by Ms. Bev as she’d do just about anything for anyone even if it meant you had to take a bra home she offered you that you knew wouldn’t fit or you’d never wear.
Heidi and family my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
I didnt know her but she sounds like a great woman.
I’d have never survived 1997 had it not been for Bev bringing me lunch everyday and that’s the honest damb truth.
I’ll miss her very much she was sweet in her own way
Thoughts and prayers to you all.
What a sweet lady, met her years ago, Pink introduced me to her, and she has always said hi when I met her, she was getting something for Marlys Perleberg the last time I talked with her. I still have her old man’s tractor thanks to Al Trader. It will stay on the farm. Rest in Peace my Dear.
Worked with Miss Bev. at AgriCover, was great lady she will be missed and not forgotten!
Didn’t know Bev very well, but always enjoyed waiting on her and visiting at the store. Even with our brief conversations I could tell she was a special person, and I’ll miss seeing her. Deepest sympathies to her family.
I had the pleasure of working with Bev for many years, she was one of a kind in the best way! She will be missed. Our condolences to the family. 🩶