OMAHA — Beverly J. “Bev” West was born Feb. 24, 1933, in Laurel, Nebraska, to Lloyd and Mabel (Kuhnhenn) Dolph. From the very beginning, Bev carried a quiet strength, a gentle grace, and a beauty that radiated from the inside out. She died Jan. 21, 2026, at Esprit Whispering Ridge Assisted Living, where she had lived for the past six years.

A Memorial Service was Jan. 31 at West Center Chapel Omaha. To view a live broadcast of the service, visit www. heafeyheafey.com and click the “Live Cast” button at the top of the home page.

Bev grew up in Nebraska and attended high school in Concord, later moving to Sioux City, Iowa, a place that would forever hold a piece of her heart. She married Joseph West Nov. 5, 1950, beginning a marriage built on devotion, faith and family. Together, they made their home in Sioux City, Iowa, where they lived before moving to Omaha in 2006, to be closer to family.

Bev spent over 30 years working at Younkers, where her warmth and kindness made lasting impressions on co-workers and customers alike. She retired in 1995, and spent her time tending to her garden, canning and crocheting. Bev was known for her amazing cooking and baking; no one ever left her table hungry.

A woman of deep faith, Bev loved her family fiercely.She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a grandmother who found her greatest joy in spoiling her grandchildren.

Bev truly lit up every room she entered. Her smile, her laughter, her perfectly put-together appearance—right down to her beautifully painted nails— were part of who she was. Even in her later years, she remained elegant, kind and full of grace. Her heart was generous and her presence unforgettable.

At Esprit Whispering Ridge, Bev found not just care, but community. The residents, caretakers and friends she made there adored her. She was cherished, celebrated and surrounded by people who knew just how special she was.

Bev is survived by her daughters, Colleen Fischer (Rick), and Teresa Preiss; grandchildren, Rich Bailey (Heather), Renae VerMaas (Scott),Brandon Mc-Naughton (Kristi), Brent McNaughton, and Alexandra Brady (fiancé, James); and her treasured great-grandchildren, Emily Bailey Batzer (Jon), Ben Bailey, Nick Bailey, Nathan VerMaas (Madison), Bailey VerMaas, Caden VerMaas, Kailee and Shane Sexton; brothers, Richard Dolph (Jeanette) and Jim Erwin (Elizabeth); along with many nieces and nephews who were blessed by her love.

Bev was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph West; her parents, Lloyd Dolph and Mabel Carlson; her sisters, Juanita, Shirley, Carol and Barb; and her brother, Dave.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested toA Time To Heal Cancer Foundation in memory of Beverly West, 220 N 89th Street, Suite 201, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.