Helen A. “Bev” Deyo

Helen A. “Bev” Deyo, 84, of Dover passed away peacefully in her home under the care of Community Hospice on April 13, 2021.

Born in Auburn, New York, on May 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Ballington and Helene (Pytel) Dunster.

After graduating from high school, she married the late Earl Deyo on May 17, 1954, and he preceded her in passing in 1999.

Professionally, Bev began her career as a secretary for the US Air Force in Amarillo, TX, before relocating to Stewart AFB in NY and McCord AFB in WA. Then, she worked as a manufacturing accountant at Fort Wayne Truck Parts in IN and ultimately as a bookkeeper at Swager Communications in Fremont, IN, prior to retirement.

Bev’s faith was nurtured at the Dover First Christian Church where she was an active member for several years.

She will be deeply missed by her family including her children, Scott Deyo of Somerdale, Cindy Deyo of LaGrange, IN, Carole Brown of Dover, Alison Harris of Bronson, MI, Earl Deyo, Jr. of Dover, and Deanna Bunch of Cape Coral, FL; 19 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held in the Dover First Christian Church, 3029 N. Wooster Ave., Dover, on Friday, April 16, 2021 from 1 to 3 p.m. Pastor Josh Robinson will lead a service celebrating Bev’s life immediately after visitation at 3 p.m. in the church. All guests are invited to wear purple in honor of Bev’s love for the color.

Inurnment of Bev’s cremated remains will take place at a later date alongside her husband in St. Michael’s Cemetery at Waterloo, Indiana.

Memorial contributions in Bev’s memory may be directed to the Dover First Christian Church or Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.