Obituary for Dorothy Anne Bevan (Koerner)
Dorothy Anne Koerner Bevan, 89 years young, peacefully passed on Sunday, December 27,
2020 at Joe Raso Hospice in New City, New York due to complications from a stroke.
She was born on December 9th
, 1931 in Mount Vernon, New York to William and Ilsa Koerner.
Dorothy graduated from Mount Vernon High School in December of 1949, and from Hunter
College in 1954 with a degree in Elementary Education. With her love of knowledge, she
received her Masters in Elementary Education from Hunter College several years later.
While in college, Dorothy met the love of her life, Robert K. Bevan, an electrical & aerospace
engineering student at Lafayette College. Robert took part in Lafayette’s Army ROTC program,
and gifted Dorothy his prized fraternity pin as a symbol of love in 1953. Upon graduation,
Robert was stationed in Tokyo, Japan. In early 1956, Dorothy traveled to see Robert in Japan
where they married in a full Military ceremony on July 21st
, 1956. Dorothy taught at the
American School in Tokyo until they returned to the United States. In 1964, Dorothy and Robert
moved to Pleasantville, New York which they have called home since.
Though based in Pleasantville, their love of exploration carried them through endless adventures.
Dorothy and Robert were avid skiers, sailors, scuba divers, and world travelers. They would
spend weeks to months at a time on their boats and exploring the world around them through
skiing, scuba diving, and safaris. Dorothy and Robert even took their granddaughter’s school
project, Flat Stanley, on their global travels to promote learning and adventure to her
second-grade class. They continued their travels well into their 70’s, and Dorothy skied until she
was 80 years young. She took her final sail this past November.
Dorothy’s interests expanded beyond travel as she found joy in attending the theatre, art
galleries, museums, and the opera. She was also passionately involved in Meals on Wheels as
well as her church, Our Redeemer, in Chappaqua for many years.
Family, however, was the most important aspect of Dorothy’s life. She cherished every moment
she and Robert spent with their daughter, Gail, their son-in-law whom she considered a true son,
Bob, and two granddaughters, Casey Lynn and Tyler Anne. Dorothy was so proud to be Casey
and Tyler’s “Mumsy” and loved making apple pies with them, even though it always ended up
with more flour on them than in the pie.
In Dorothy’s final days, Robert put his fraternity pin, now converted into a ring, back on her so
they could be together even when apart. Dorothy will be always loved and deeply missed by her
dear family both near and far. She was the life of the party and always knew how to have the best
time. Her smile will live on.
A private family service and Internment will take place at Plain Lawn Cemetery. Messages of
condolence may be left on the Memorial page of Beecher Flooks Funeral Home. In lieu of
flowers, please send donations in Dorothy’s name to St. Jude’s Research Hospital
(stjude.org/give/memorials) or to Shriners Hospitals at www.lovetotherescue.org/memorial-gifts.
2020 at Joe Raso Hospice in New City, New York due to complications from a stroke.
She was born on December 9th
, 1931 in Mount Vernon, New York to William and Ilsa Koerner.
Dorothy graduated from Mount Vernon High School in December of 1949, and from Hunter
College in 1954 with a degree in Elementary Education. With her love of knowledge, she
received her Masters in Elementary Education from Hunter College several years later.
While in college, Dorothy met the love of her life, Robert K. Bevan, an electrical & aerospace
engineering student at Lafayette College. Robert took part in Lafayette’s Army ROTC program,
and gifted Dorothy his prized fraternity pin as a symbol of love in 1953. Upon graduation,
Robert was stationed in Tokyo, Japan. In early 1956, Dorothy traveled to see Robert in Japan
where they married in a full Military ceremony on July 21st
, 1956. Dorothy taught at the
American School in Tokyo until they returned to the United States. In 1964, Dorothy and Robert
moved to Pleasantville, New York which they have called home since.
Though based in Pleasantville, their love of exploration carried them through endless adventures.
Dorothy and Robert were avid skiers, sailors, scuba divers, and world travelers. They would
spend weeks to months at a time on their boats and exploring the world around them through
skiing, scuba diving, and safaris. Dorothy and Robert even took their granddaughter’s school
project, Flat Stanley, on their global travels to promote learning and adventure to her
second-grade class. They continued their travels well into their 70’s, and Dorothy skied until she
was 80 years young. She took her final sail this past November.
Dorothy’s interests expanded beyond travel as she found joy in attending the theatre, art
galleries, museums, and the opera. She was also passionately involved in Meals on Wheels as
well as her church, Our Redeemer, in Chappaqua for many years.
Family, however, was the most important aspect of Dorothy’s life. She cherished every moment
she and Robert spent with their daughter, Gail, their son-in-law whom she considered a true son,
Bob, and two granddaughters, Casey Lynn and Tyler Anne. Dorothy was so proud to be Casey
and Tyler’s “Mumsy” and loved making apple pies with them, even though it always ended up
with more flour on them than in the pie.
In Dorothy’s final days, Robert put his fraternity pin, now converted into a ring, back on her so
they could be together even when apart. Dorothy will be always loved and deeply missed by her
dear family both near and far. She was the life of the party and always knew how to have the best
time. Her smile will live on.
A private family service and Internment will take place at Plain Lawn Cemetery. Messages of
condolence may be left on the Memorial page of Beecher Flooks Funeral Home. In lieu of
flowers, please send donations in Dorothy’s name to St. Jude’s Research Hospital
(stjude.org/give/memorials) or to Shriners Hospitals at www.lovetotherescue.org/memorial-gifts.