Beverly “Bev” Richey Simons, age 77, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the Crook County Care Center in Sundance, Wyoming, following a long illness.

Bev was born on July 30, 1948, in Concordia, Kansas, to Harold and Alta Richey. She was raised and dearly loved by the Carol and Virgil Wall family and grew up south of Dupree, South Dakota. As a young girl, Bev rode her horse to Sunnybrook Country School and later graduated from Ipswich High School.

On May 28, 1976, Bev married Rodney Simons. In 1980, they moved to the ranch, where Bev created a home rooted in hard work, care, and family.

Bev devoted much of her professional life to healthcare administration, serving as Administrator of the Mobridge Medical Clinic for 36 years and later at Prairie Sunset Assisted Living. She took great pride in her work and in the people she served.

Above all, Bev treasured her family and especially cherished being known as “Grandma Bev” and “Aunt Bev.”

She is survived by her husband, Rod Simons; her daughter, Mandy (Nick) Bild; grandchildren, Luke and Grace; Ludvig Hoerning (Vero); brother, David Richey; sister, Charlene (Tom) Stanley; sister-in-law, Judy Richey; brother- and sister-in-law, Scott and Desi Simons; and siblings Allan (Valerie) Wall, Jane (Tom) Burch, Larina (Kent) Brobst, Janice (Dave) Nervig, and Laurell (Kevin) Fisher, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Clyde Richey and Charles Richey; Fritz and Virgie Simons; and Carol and Virgil Wall.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 24, at 2:00 p.m. CT at the Mobridge United Congregational Church. Memorials may be directed to the Yelduz Shriners Transportation Fund.

Cremation arrangements were under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel & Isburg Crematory. Online condolences may be written at https://www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com/