Beverley Jean Tedesco Thrall

1932 ~ 2021

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    Beverley Jean Tedesco Thrall, life long resident of Salt Lake City Utah, born on June 17th, 1932 to Nino and Cleopatra (Polad) Tedesco passed away on June 16th, 2021 at the age of 88. She left this world surrounded by close family whom will miss her dearly. Beverley Was preceded in
    death by her twin sister Betty Dean Walker, her husband Melvin F. Thrall, her daughter Denise Cordova, and her stepson Michael.

    Beverley was a selfless person who cared deeply for those around her. She spent her entire life taking care of those she loved. Even as a child she helped take care of her younger sisters. In 1948 she married Melvin F. Thrall and help raise his two children Michael (Mickey) Thrall and Barbra (Susie) Larson. Bev also had three children of her own, Helen (Judy) Draper, Terri Lee Fontaine and Denise Lynne Cordova. She helped to raise her niece Erin Thrall Brown who’s mother passed away at a young age. Bev also raised her two granddaughters Shyloe and Michelle who’s mother also passed away at a young age. With all of the girls in her genealogy she only had one boy, her grandson Dillon Fontaine who she also helped to raise and always remained very close with. Bev also cared about all of Melvins grandkids and thought of them as her own.

    Besides taking care of her family Beverley was also an active member of the community. When her daughters were young she joined the PTA and helped with many school events and carnivals. The children just loved her sloppy joes. Bev was great with children and always wanted to be a school teacher. While she never officially held that title, she did volunteer a lot of her time as a member of Operation Lifesaver, teaching children about train safety at many of the schools and events throughout the state. She was active in charitable organizations such as the Moose and Eagles. Bev was also an active member of the 49ers and Catholic church. She was the first female president of the Union Pacific Employees club and received many awards and honors. Beverley worked for Cream-O-Weber and also ran the Union Pacific company store.

    Outside of work Bev loved to travel. She got to travel the world on trains, planes, and ships, along with her family. She also liked to take short trips to Wendover whenever she could and loved to join bowling leagues. Later in life, after Melvin had passed away, she met Louie Girado who she fell in love with. Bev and Louie cared deeply for each other and were as happy as any two people could be. They were huge Utah Jazz Fans and were season ticket holders. They also had a lot of fun going to plays and other events. Bev and Louie both deserve the happiness that they brought each other later in life.
    Beverley will be greatly missed by all those who’s lives she touched.