Beverly Arlene Dice passed away peacefully the morning of Jan. 11, 2023, at 87 years old. 

Bev was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on June 30, 1935, to Lloyd and Eunice Jordan. She spent her childhood in Drewsey and rode behind her mom on horseback to attend grade school at the one-room school in Van, where her mom was the teacher. 

Beverly graduated high school from St. Francis Academy in Baker. She went on to  complete her degree from the College of Idaho in 1957. It was there that her love of music grew. She recorded a record with the piano, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA, being crowned homecoming queen, and playing field hockey. 

After graduation, Bev taught grade school in Drewsey and continued excelling in her musical talent. She taught school during the day and played into the night with the band, Sharps and the Flats, with her father and TJ Dunten at the local dances. 

Beverly married the love of her life, Val Gene “Togo” Dice, on Dec. 22, 1957, and lived on the ranch in Westfall. Two years later, Togo and Beverly welcomed their only daughter, Penny. 

Beverly was the school secretary and music teacher at Harper School District for many years. After moving to Vale in 1978, Bev was the bookkeeper for Quisenberry’s Department Stores (until they closed) and for Russell Land and Livestock. She also clerked for Producer’s Livestock Auction.

Beverly loved traveling with her best friend, Sandy Marchek. Beverly always looked forward to planning their next adventure. Some of her adventures included attending team ropings, where she would either rope, be a timer, or sit in the stands cheering on her friends and family while working on her crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed branding every year. Until the young age of 84, she still roped with the best of ‘em.

Beverly loved and lived life. She loved her animals — especially her horses, dogs, and cats -— but her true loves were her grandkids and great-grandkids. Beverly was so proud of her grandsons, Mark and Scott, and loved keeping up on their crazy schedules, but her face would light up when she saw her great-grandchildren, Langley and Marshall. 

Beverly is survived by her daughter, Penny Black; grandsons, Mark (Julie) and Scott Black; great-grandchildren, Langley and Marshall; and so many of her friends.

A memorial service will be held in Vale at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

The family would like to express their eternal gratitude to The Cottages of Mountain Home, Idaho for the special, heartfelt care that Beverly received there. The family would also like to thank everyone who called, texted, emailed, and sent messages. They were all greatly appreciated. 

Donations in Beverly’s memory can be made to your favorite charity.