A memorial service for Sue Simpson Beran will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caldwell.
Mrs. Beran died peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at the T. Boone Pickens Faith Presbyterian Hospice Facility in Dallas, Texas. Sue battled several years with multiple medical conditions Sue was born on Jan. 27, 1940, to Jack Simpson and Evelyn Taylor Simpson. She was delivered by her favorite uncle known as “Uncle Bunk” at the Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas.
Sue grew up in Caldwell, and was active in the Methodist church and a member of the Caldwell High School Band as a twirler and drum major.
Sue met Dennis Beran, also a Caldwell native, after he returned from service in the Air Force in the summer of 1958. Sue and Dennis married on Dec. 16, 1961, in Pasadena, Texas.
Sue and Dennis were married 57 years upon her passing.
Sue is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Dennis Beran of Garland, Texas; two daughters, Denise Beran London of Plano, Texas, and Sarah Beran of Garland, Texas; and two grandchildren, Dennis London at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Caroline London at the University of Oklahoma.
Sue dearly loved her two grandchildren and enjoyed their youth and participating in their activities.
For many years, Sue worked at Richland College in Dallas, Texas, in the Media Department and Administration, where she developed close relationships with staff, faculty, and especially students.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Sue may be made to Faith Presbyterian Hospice, The Alzheimer’s Association, or another charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell. Please visit their website at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com for additional information and to sign the online register.