Beverly Sullivan

Beverly Ann Sullivan, lovingly known as Bev, passed away on May 24, 2024, peacefully at home in Oro Valley, Arizona, at the age of 75. She was born on May 21, 1949, in Athens, Georgia, to the late Annette Runyan and Harold Norris Church. Beverly was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many with her intelligence, kindness, and fun-loving spirit.

Beverly was a woman of many passions. She had a strong sense of social justice and an open mind, traits that resonated with all who knew her. She found joy in the arts, returning to her love of drawing in retirement and enjoying many a costume drama. An avid equestrian, Beverly spent many cherished years riding and showing horses. She also found enjoyment in the pages of a good book and treasured her role as a loving mother and wife.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Alan B. Goldstein, her daughters, Jolie Ann and Tara Cathleen Sullivan, her grandsons, Jacob and Jared Olson, her step children Matthew Goldstein and Kara Goldstein Marsh and granddaughter Sophie Goldstein and her beloved and faithful canine companion, Cutie Pie aka "Fluffy." Beverly is also survived bymany brothers and sisters, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. Beverly was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Brian Patrick Sullivan and mother, Annette Runyan.

Beverly's academic journey included graduating from Tustin High School, Tustin, California and obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Irvine. She furthered her education at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, earning a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree.

Her career began briefly at Burroughs Welcome in the research triangle park in North Carolina where she aided in pharmaceutical research in the fight against both HIV and cancer. She landed with her late husband, Pat at the University of Wyoming where she became a tenured professor of Pharmacy until her retirement.

A private family burial service will be held on Thursday, May 30th, at 10:30 am at the Binghampton Cemetery in Tucson. Following the service, informal receptions will take place at Beverly and Alan's residence at 14500 N. Chalk Creek Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85755, on the evenings of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to organizations that held special meaning to Beverly. Donations can be made to UNICEF at https://www.unicefusa.org, Planned Parenthood at https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved/other-ways-give, or to Harmony Hospice by sending a check to Harmony Foundation at 310 S Williams Dr, Suite 210, Tucson, AZ 85711.

Beverly Ann Sullivan will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. May her memory be a blessing to those who loved her. Just remember, as Bev would say, "We are all Stardust."

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