Beryl Ann Topken was born July 31, 1956, in Reno, Nevada, to Bill and Vivien Topken of Fallon, Nevada. After a short battle with cancer, Beryl passed away Easter Sunday morning, April 12, 2020, in Glendale, Arizona with her sister, December, by her side.
Beryl grew up in Fallon, graduating from Churchill County High School in 1974. After living in Reno, Nevada, and Sacramento, California, Beryl moved to Glendale, Arizona, in 1990, where she worked as a customer service representative for many years. Beryl was also heavily involved with the Fraternal Order of Eagles – People Helping People.
Beryl was preceded in death by her brother, Karl, and her parents. She is survived by her son Chad; his father, and her long time friend and soul mate, Larry Gillard; her sister, December Valancy Clay (Jim); her big brother Willie Topken (Laurel); and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A wake for family and friends will be held at a later date in Fallon, Nevada. Please make donations in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
The World is less bright today without her Sunshine in it.
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