Beverly J. Nimmo

As her family and friends can attest, Beverly Nimmo was a loving and sacrificial woman who loved to share her time with others more than anything else. She had a strong work ethic that served her well throughout her entire life and served as an inspiration to all who were near. Bev liked to surround herself with those she loved, and her family was her greatest treasure. Dearly loved, Bev will be forever missed by all who were blessed to know and love her. The 1920s were an exciting time that was unlike any other in our nation’s history. With the end of WWI, the United States was recognized as a world leader for the first time, and prosperity was largely felt nationwide. New technology paved the way for things like washing machines, refrigerators, and motion pictures that were available in both color and sound, and our lives were forever changed as a result. This was also an exciting time in the lives of Harold and Mildred (Brockway) Miller, of Vicksburg, Michigan, as they eagerly awaited the birth of their first baby as the beauty of fall began to unfold in September of 1927. The big day finally arrived on September 28, 1927, when they welcomed Beverly J. Miller into their hearts and home. Growing up, Bev was a typical girl of her generation in many ways. Her father supported the family by working for KVP Paper Company while her mother worked as a busy homemaker. Bev was raised in the family home alongside her six younger sisters. As a student she attended local schools including Vicksburg High School until graduating in 1945. By this time, Bev had blossomed into a capable young woman and was eager for all that life had in store. New and exciting changes were on the horizon for Bev when she met the love of her life as a young girl of 16. His name was Bob Nimmo, and he was five years her senior. The two first met at the Ramona Palace when Bev was there with some of her friends. Bob approached her and asked to take her home, and this is where everything began. As the years passed, their love for each other grew stronger, and the love between Bev and Bob was soon visible to anyone who saw them. With a desire to spend the rest of their lives together, Bev and Bob were married by Rev. Stanford of the Methodist Church on July 18, 1948, in her parents’ beautiful garden. Bev found her greatest value in her family, and she was overjoyed with the blessing of three children of her own including Diane, Vickie, and Jim. It was easy to see that caring for her children became her greatest source of pride and joy. In addition to nurturing her family, Bev worked as a secretary at Barnes Printing for over 40 years. Her career never stood in the way of her family as she took her roles as a homemaker, wife, and mother to heart. Vacations became the source of many precious family memories including trips to New York, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin, and Detroit. Each vacation was an opportunity to spend time with friends and loved ones, and the car was always packed to the gills. Closer to home, Bev and her family took a long drive in the country most every Sunday, and each trip began with a hot fudge sundae from Tasty Freeze. Holidays and birthdays were always celebrated events, and Christmas was filled with plenty of presents and laughter. Bev was thrilled to become a grandmother later in life as she loved being involved in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Over the years there were so many things that kept Bev busy. Of all the things she enjoyed, watching television programs and listening to big band music were among her favorite hobbies. She also liked to watch her grandchildren’s various activities as she was there for all their sports and dancing. A bit of a sports fan, Bev enjoyed listening to Detroit Tigers with Bob and her son, Jim. For years she and her friends got together regularly on Friday nights to play cards. All who knew Beverly J. Nimmo would agree that she truly understood the secret to a life well lived as life was never about what she had but who she shared each moment with. It has been said that she was a bit strong-willed and always had an opinion to share. Bev freely gave both her love and her time to anyone who needed someone near, and she was generous in ways both great and small. Bev leaves behind a priceless legacy that her loved ones will proudly carry on in her footsteps. Beverly J. Nimmo, of Vicksburg passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the age of 92. Members of Beverly’s family include her son, Jim (Donna) Nimmo; four grandchildren: Chelsea (Chibuzo) Petty, and Brady (Clara) Nimmo, Jennifer and Christopher Fox, and four great grandchildren: Conner Heldman and Keaton and Karley Fox, Dianna Grace Petty. She follows in death her husband, Robert in 2007; daughter, Vickie Nimmo-Beougher; daughter Diane Fox. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 18 from 4pm to 6pm at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, 409 South Main, Vicksburg, MI. Beverly will be buried privately at the Vicksburg Cemetery prior to the gathering. While at Beverly’s webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please take time to sign the guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with the family. Those who wish may make memorial contributions may be made to the South County Community Services or the Vicksburg Community School Foundation. Beverly’s family is being cared for by the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, Rupert-Durham Chapel, 409 South Main, Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269-649-1697).