Beverly Dickerson, 85, Indianola
Apr 16, 2018CT April 16, 2018 Beverly DickersonBeverly Ann Higbee Dickerson, 85, a lifelong resident of Warren County, Iowa, passed from this life due to an unexpected illness on Friday, April 13, 2018, at Iowa Methodist Hospital. Bev was surrounded by her loving family and is now living pain free in Heaven with her Lord and Savior. A Celebration service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Overton Funeral Home, Indianola, Iowa, with burial following in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery. A visitation will be held Monday, April 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. with family present from 6 to 8 p.m.Beverly Ann was born on March 29, 1933, in rural Warren County, Iowa, to Orion and Lagatha (DeHoet) Higbee. She, along with her parents and two sisters, Barbara and Bonnie, lived in 11 houses, attended nine grade schools (most of them rural schools) throughout her childhood. She graduated in 1950 from Milo High School in a class of 13. While attending Milo High School, she met Bill, whom she dated for four years. Bill joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi, where they were happily-ever-after married on Feb. 8, 1953. They celebrated 65 beautiful years of marriage this year with a renewal of their vows. They shared this moment with their three daughters, family and friends.Before and upon Bill’s return from service in the United States Air Force, Bev worked at Simpson College and in four different banks.Bev was elected as Warren County auditor in 1964, becoming the first woman and first Democrat to be elected to this office. Bev faithfully and honorably held this office for 33 years. She was a Democrat but worked closely with many Republicans. While in office, Bev served as the president of the Iowa State Association of County Auditors for two years.After retirement, Bev’s passion turned to genealogy and the Warren County Historical Society. She served as president and treasurer for this society. Over the years, she was actively involved in such events as Log Cabin Days, P... (DesMoinesRegister.com)
