Beverly (Wear) Statter

Beverly (Wear) Statter, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on September 2, 2025, in Larkspur, Colorado at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward “Ed” Statter (1934–2020); together they shared 66 years of marriage.

Beverly was born October 31, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri to Elmo Gordon Wear and Dorothy (Smith) Wear. Shortly after graduating high school, Beverly met Ed in Kansas City where they were married in 1953. Soon after the birth of their second child, the young family moved to Denver to help launch the westward expansion of Regal Plastic Supply Company. In 1962, Ed and Beverly bought out a partner’s interest and spent the following years building a network of Regal branches across western North America.

In 1989, Ed and Beverly moved from Denver to Larkspur, where they created Statter Ranch, specializing in registered Polled Hereford cattle. The ranch reflected Beverly’s love of Colorado’s open spaces and her hands-on dedication; the herd produced a champion bull and brought the family strong connections and friendships in the ranching community. Beverly’s creative eye and pride in local heritage are preserved in the public record: she is credited as the photographer for a set of 1990 images used in the National Register documentation of the Reginald Sinclaire House in Larkspur.

Beverly served her community in many roles, volunteering her time with Swedish Hospital for decades. She was a longtime board member and President of the Swedish Medical Center Auxilary, Chairperson of the Special Assignment Council, and was the only non-medical member of the Swedish Foundation and Financial Board. Many of her closest friends were made through her work at Swedish Hospital. She was also active at Mullen High School and St. Mary’s Academy, and together with Ed and the Littleton Kiwanis started the Sister City program in Denver with Bega, Australia.

Her dedication to family was present in everything she did, providing unforgettable memories coordinating adventures to Lake Powell, Vail, Dillon, Germany, and Palm Springs.

Beverly’s commitment to extended family in Germany resulted in continuous relationships spanning three generations. Her love for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, nieces and nephew was unending, creating life-long bonds and enduring connections. She was truly the heart of the family.

Beverly is survived by her children Mike (Deb) Statter; Belinda Statter (Frank) Shaw; Dawn Statter Schulte; and Scott (Jill) Statter; grandchildren Matt, Chris, and Natalie Statter; Phillip and Alex Shaw; Jonathan Schulte and Theo Alto; Harper and Mason Statter; and great-grandchild Maxine Shaw; her sister Patty Erickson (Gary); and was preceded in death by her brother James W. Wear (1940-2024).

A Celebration of Life is currently being planned for Beverly in Denver and will soon be announced.