Beverly J. Miller Walter, 88, of Oak Park, died peacefully on Dec. 28. She loved life, music, travel, anything outdoors and giving to others. She loved to swim and sail in Sand Lake (Lake Villa) and Tomahawk Lake (Minocqua), which she called paradise. An avid cross country skier and gardener, she would rather mow the lawn than wash dishes. She was happiest in the outdoors. She enjoyed traveling with the love of her life, Duane Walter, for over 30 years, thanks to her position at the Audit Bureau of Circulations. As a major supporter and organizer of the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund, she spent endless hours on the annual Golf Outing, Brian’s Run, and Bears Care Gala.
Beverly was the mother of Robert Miller (Amy Renzulli) and the grandmother of Abigail Miller and William Miller. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jacqueline Rae Papan, and survived by her brother, Steven (Linda) Gabriel.
Visitation at Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home 7319 W. Madison St., Forest Park, will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m., with the funeral service at 5.
In lieu of flowers, please support the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund, 1201 W. Harrison St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60607-3319, Attn: Marthe D. Golden.