Lasting Memories

Beverly Jane Jotten
April 3, 1940-July 23, 2025
Pleasanton, California

Beverly Jane Jotten (née Minden), age 85, of Pleasanton, California, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a courageous two-year battle with lung cancer. Beverly was born on April 3, 1940, in Storm Lake, Iowa, to Virgil and Jessie Minden. She graduated from Newell High School in Iowa and later attended business school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over the years, Beverly held a variety of positions, including switchboard operator for Sears, teletype operator for Francis I. duPont & Co, and bookkeeper for both World of Shoes and Kolln Hardware. She married her first husband, Lars Jotten Sr., in 1960, and they shared over 30 years of marriage before he passed from lung cancer in 1990. Together, they raised their two children, Tanja and Lars Jr., in Pleasanton, California. Beverly often said she had lived three distinct lives: one with her first husband, one during her single years, and a third with her second husband, John. She and John Roeber were married in 2015 and spent the last ten years enjoying the simple pleasures of life—sharing time with close friends, camping in their fifth-wheel trailer, and visiting local wineries. Family was at the heart of everything Beverly did. Though miles often separated them, she remained closely connected to her four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, cherishing every opportunity to spend time together. Whether through visits, phone calls, or thoughtful notes, she made sure each grandchild felt seen, loved, and valued. Holidays, birthdays, and simple gatherings were treasured moments for Beverly—times when laughter, stories, and love flowed freely. Her warmth, devotion, and the deep joy she found in family will be felt for generations to come. She is survived by her loving husband, John Roeber; her daughter, Tanja Gabler; and her son, Lars Jotten Jr. and his wife Tiffany. She was a proud grandmother to Larissa Carli and her husband Jon, Stephen Jotten and his wife Kendra, Kristen Gabler, and Shelby Ziehl and her husband Tanner. She was also blessed with four great-grandchildren: Elaina, Noelle, Ryder, and Abigail. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lars Jotten Sr., and her parents, Virgil and Jessie Minden.