Beverly Jo Dechape

Beverly Jo Dechape (nee Beyer) of Dayton, OH,, age 67, passed away on July 12, 2026 in Dayton, OH, surrounded by her daughters.

Beverly was born on June 19, 1959, in Sharonville, Ohio, to the late Edward and Valerie Beyer. In 1967, her family relocated to Michigan for her father’s career, where Beverly grew up and established herself. She was a proud 1977 graduate of Livonia Stevenson High School.

Beverly went on to attend Western Michigan University, earning her degree in Metallurgy. As a woman in engineering, she built a respected career, lending her expertise and dedication over the years to Lear Corporation, Kobe Steel, and Set Enterprises. After many cherished decades in Michigan, Beverly returned to her home state of Ohio in 2021 after retirement.

Beyond her professional achievements, Beverly loved her family. She was a devoted mother, a doting grandmother, and a beloved sister, aunt, and cousin. She thoroughly enjoyed large family get-togethers, cherishing every moment spent making memories with her extended family.

When she wasn't with her family, Beverly enjoyed reading, working on her latest craft project, or talking about her travels. Her warmth and love for life will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She is survived by her loving daughters: Jessica Jourdan (Ted Wheeler) and Stephanie Person (David); her adored grandchildren: Jenna and Joan Jourdan, Pheora Wheeler, and James and Aaron Person; her sister: Brenda Weisgerber (John); her nieces: Kristin and Kelly Weisgerber; her step-mother, Sharon Beyer; her friend & father of her children, Thierry Dechape; and many dear extended family members and lifelong friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Valerie Beyer.

Services will be held at a later date by her family.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Diabetes Association of the Dayton Area, 2555 S. Dixie Dr., Unit 112, Dayton, OH 45409.

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"And if you do decide to wander, please leave a tiny bit of room in your heart for me. For if I live in your hearts, I really have not died."

 by Jimmy Buffett

“Walk In Sunshine…

May you always walk in sunshine, 

And God's love around you flow, 

For the happiness you gave us, 

No one will ever know.

It broke our hearts to lose you,

 But you did not go alone.

 A part of us went with you,

 The day God called you home.

A million times we needed you, 

A million times we've cried. 

If love could only have saved you, 

You never would have died.

The Lord be with you now

And forever more.

Amen…”