Herbert E. "Herb" Bevan, Jr.

Herbert E. (Herb) Bevan Jr. Herb died at age 92 on June 27th, 2021, at home with loved ones. Herb was born on June 10th, 1929, in Wichita. His parents were Percis (Hollowell) and Herbert E. Bevan. Herb attended Wichita schools, graduating from North High in 1947. He attended Stanford University as a part of the Naval ROTC program and then returned to Wichita to complete his education at Wichita University with a major in Accounting. His first job was in Accounting at Rounds & Porter Lumber Co. In 1957 he joined Carl Nelson, CPA and later that year moved to Elmer Fox & Company to gain public accounting experience and later obtained a CPA certificate. In 1960, he accepted a position with Garvey Inc and later SRI Inc and worked there until he retired on December 31st, 1997. Herb enjoyed retirement (no Tax Seasons) with opportunities for travel and family visits. He particularly enjoyed volunteer work at his Church with the Foundation and Men’s Bible Study. Herb was active in Professional Accounting Organizations including Institute of Management Accountants and the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants of which he served as President in 1988-89. Herb was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Sr. and Percis Bevan; wife, Patricia (Pat) and daughter, Judith Burris. He is survived by two sons, Dr. Herb (Renee) of Smithfield, Virginia, and Dr. Jay (Jayna) of Missouri City, Texas, along with 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Herb loved and was well loved back by his family, many friends and his wonderful caregivers at Park West Plaza Assisted Living and Good Shepherd Hospice. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway, Wichita KS 67214, with a reception following in the church parlor. Herb will be inurned in the Memorial Garden at the church next to Pat in a private family ceremony. The service will be available on live stream at . A Memorial Fund (in lieu of flowers) has been established with First Presbyterian Wichita Foundation Inc. Herb requests that donations be directed there, at www.firstchurchwichita.org Use the donate button and in the memo line, enter Foundation - Bevan. Checks can be sent by mail to 525 North Broadway, Wichita, Kansas 67214 and note Foundation - Bevan. Downing and Lahey Mortuary West.