Beverly Zulian

Beverly Zulian died Friday January 8, 2021 at her home in Grand Junction with family by her side, she was 82 years old.   “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.” Psalms 62:1. “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.  The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.  Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26

Beverly was born March 4, 1938 in Mount Harris Colorado to John and Viola (Hall) Schuster.  Beverly attended school in Mount Harris and graduated from Hayden Union High School Class of 56.  Graduation was followed by a June wedding, Beverly married the love of her life, she and Donald Zulian were united in Holy Matrimony on June 3, 1956.  Bev and Don made their home in Steamboat Springs for nearly three decades, in the early 90’s they relocated to the ranch on the Elk Head, making their final move to Grand Junction in 2010.  Bev and Don worked as a team, providing comfort and stability for their growing family.

Bev was first and foremost a devoted wife, mother and homemaker.  Among her many talents, Beverly loved to sew and was a gifted seamstress, she enjoyed gardening, food preservation, and Bev knew how to efficiently run a household.   After her daughters were raised, Bev pursued and excelled at a variety of interests.   She enjoyed being a representative for Mary Kay, she earned her Realtors license, and Bev became an accomplished artist.  Bev had a love for spending time with family and friends, traveling, camping, fishing, mushroom hunting, bird hunting, playing cards, bowling, golfing, and more, all of which included laughter… Beverly loved to laugh.

Beverly and Donald took pleasure in taking travel adventures to Texas and Blackhawk and, most of all, Beverly loved spending time with her husband Donald who loved her very much, they shared many seasons of life.

Beverly is preceded in death by her parents John and Viola (Hall) Schuster, brothers Leonard and John Junior, and two grandchildren Tucker L. Paulsen and Jessica A. Z. (Ziegler) Horn.

Beverly left behind a legacy of Love, she is survived by her husband of nearly 65 years Donald Zulian, their three daughters: Deborah Lynn of Grand Junction, Sheryl Zulian of Craig, Dawn (Terry) Paulsen of Steamboat Springs.  Four grandchildren: Donaven Zulian, Beniccia (Craig) Bedore, Justin Craig, Patrick Paulsen.  Nine great grandchildren: Terrapin and Beverlie Zulian, Curtis Hejny and Slade Bedore, Tiyana, Jayah and Zoey Craig, Johnathen and Jeramiah Ziegler.   Seven great-great grandchildren: Forrest, Kora, Ravyn, Atlas, Pandora, and Octavia Krause, and  Zikaytia Hejny.

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalms 118:24 (ESV)

At Beverly’s request, no service will be held.