Bevis, William David, MD age 98, born March 19, 1925, died on June 20th, 2023 at home. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, Naval Commander and Pediatrician. Preceded in death by parents: Maude Lichty Bevis, Palmer Bevis, brother Palmer Lichty Bevis and and his dear wife of 61 good years, Dorothy Colleen Carlson Bevis. Survived by 4 children: Ann (Dan) Malone, Bill Bevis, Susan (Josue) Lopez, Mary (Rev. JT) Shupe; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Eagle Scout '39, Columbia University pre-med A/S V-12 USNR '45, Yale Medical School MD '49. Department of Pediatrics, University of MN Hospital '49-'55. Board certified '56. Partner, Pediatric Services, P.A., Mpls. '56-'89. Former Minneapolis Children's Hospital Board Member and Chief of Professional Staff; first Medical Director, Teen Age Medical Service (TAMS); past President, Northwestern Pediatric Society; past State Chairman, American Academy of Pediatrics; past President, MN Academy of Medicine; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of MN Hospital Dept of Pediatrics. Retired Commander (MC) USNR (26+ yrs) 1977. He loved his wife and family, patients and partners, his churches, Bible Study Fellowship, good friends, oil painting, beautiful music, gardening, puttering around, Sand Lake summers, 16 marvelous post-retirement years in Hancock, NH, life in general and especially his last 17-year sojourn at Walker Place. Bill generously donated his body to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program for medical education. Celebration of Life 1p Wed. Aug 23rd with reception following at Walker Methodist Place (chapel) 3701 Bryant Ave S. Mpls, 55409. For those who cannot attend physically, the service will be livestreamed at youtube.com/…. Memorials "In memory of Dr. William D. Bevis" preferred to Children's Hospital and Clinics of MN Foundation: childrensmn.org.

Published on July 2, 2023