Reynolds, Beverly P.

Fairport: March 31, 2020

The Life of Beverly Ann Pink/Reynolds 

Beverly was born on March 18, 1931 to George and Anna Pink of Genesee Park Blvd, Rochester, NY.  Bev had two older brothers, Bill and Jack Pink. Her alma mater wasWest High School and graduated in 1949. She went on to earn her associate’s degree in liberal arts from Lasell Junior College in Boston. She enjoyed rowing and was a member of the Lasell Crew Team. After college, Bev worked as a secretary at Neisners. Not long after, she met Cal through Sunday Night Club at Calvary Baptist. They were married on June 6, 1953. Bev and Cal raised 3 children, Cal Jr, Greg, and Anne. 

Beverly just turned 89 years old this past March. She always lived life to the fullest and was fiercely independent. This is Beverly…

Beverly was a lover of life. Always equipped with a positive attitude and her faith in God, she met every life circumstance head on with a smile. She had a zest for adventure and fun, but most importantly was there for others when in need. Beverly will be remembered for her thoughtful ways, contagious smile and laugh, and always making everyone aware of their importance to her. Bev was infamous for brightening someone’s day with a gift from the heart, the kitchen, or a homemade Hallmark card. These small acts of kindness amounted to something much greater over her lifetime, a place in the hearts of many, always surrounded by family and friends. 

Beverly was a lover of music. Music was a part of Bev’s soul and spanned a lifetime starting at the age of 3 when she sang in the Calvary Baptist Cherub Choir. Her passion for music continued as she went on to take voice lessons at the Eastman School of Music when just a teen, honing her skills in opera performance and landing her vocals on a record. She held a love for opera her whole life, always seeking out her favorite performances locally, on WXXI, or jetting to NYC to attend at the Met. As the travel took a toll on her, she opted for watching her favorite Met Operas through HD Live Streams at the local Regal Theater. Her stamina was to be admired. Throughout her life, Bev was a huge supporter of local musical arts programming, such as WXXI, the RPO, Eastman Chamber Orchestra series, and Geva, in order to ensure their longevity. She even moved her family to Fairport when her children were young because of the renowned music program that the school district was known for. This was the start of instilling her love of music in her children. Bev also held memberships in several choirs in the Rochester community, including the Rochester Bach Chorus, Rochester Oratorio Society, and Genesee Valley Orchestra and Chorus (GVOC) right up until she turned 89 this past month. Bev’s love for GVOC provided her the opportunity to be a part of a group that not only challenged her musically, but also allowed her to bond with fellow musicians while having fun. Worshiping the Lord through music was also a big part of Bev’s life. She was a regular in the choir loft during Sunday morning church services at Fairport First Baptist in the early years, and First Baptist of Rochester for the last 20 years. Being a part of these groups was one of her greatest joys, as the fellowship and friendships she formed were very close to her heart. For fun, music was always integral to get-togethers and events that Bev hosted or attended. It was not unusual to have songbooks passed out with lyrics for sing-alongs, even for caroling outings during the Christmas season. Music was everything to Bev, the common thread that brought everyone together and brought so much healing at different moments in time. Bev was a soprano and her favorite musical piece to perform was Handel’s Messiah.

Beverly was a lover of antiques. Anyone who knew Bev knew she loved her Shaker furniture, primitive art, oriental rugs, dishware, and stoneware. Her collections grew as she took in antique shows, garage sales, and auctions at the Hancock Shaker Village. She loved it so much she eventually started her own antiques business in the 80’s.Bev could be seen at many annual antique shows all around the Rochester area. Her flair for entertaining came into play with her creative displays, using ladders, clotheslines, and other props to highlight her items. 

Beverly was a lover of travel. Always on the go, Bev enjoyed extensive travel with her husband, family, and friends. Her adventurous spirit throughout the years brought her to different locales in the United States and Canada including National and Provincial Parks where they would camp, learn about regional history, find golf courses to play, and peruse antique shops for unique finds. On her many trips to Europe, Bev discovered her love for collecting Steiff bears when visiting Germany, and had a chance to visit her mother, Anna Seefried’s ancestral hometown of Bavaria. As a ski buff, travel destinations included Mount Snow, Sugarbush, Vail, Banff, and Mont Tremblant. Bev learned how to ski the moguls of life on these mountains. 

Beverly was a lover of nature. Bev loved yellow flowering plants for the garden, bird watching (especially hummingbirds and cardinals), and just seeing the spring buds open up. Every trip taken incorporated scenic views and landscapes, and always checking out a botanical garden wherever they were. Beverly also loved working in the garden. She took much care with her gardens around the yard, making inventive pots for her flowers, plants or herb gardens. Bev’s garden was also a source of ingredients for her homemade jams and jellies, canned goods, and homemade fragrant oils and vinegars. Bev was known for her famous Dilly Beans, Pepper Jelly, and Chili Sauce. During the summer and fall, Bev could be seen supporting her local Farmer’s Market, as well as picking her own strawberries at local farms so she could make fresh strawberry jam. Before Martha Stewart, there was Bev. 

Beverly was a lover of learning. Bev was a lifelong student. If there was a skill she wanted to acquire, she studied it. Embraced it. Owned it. When starting her family, she made sure everyone learned how to ski. She started small with lessons for the family at Powder Mill’s ski hill. Then winter weekends were soon filled with road trips to Bristol, Swain, Hunt Hollow, or Holiday Valley. Then, the yearly trips to Mount Snow in Vermont were a tradition that brought 5 families together for the skiing of a lifetime. When Bev wanted to start a business, she learned how to become a small business owner. That was the start of Beverly Reynolds Antiques. When microwaves become a thing, she signed the family up for classes at the community center. That was a big deal. But maybe not as big of a deal as technology. Bev embraced the computer in her 60’s, taking classes to learn how to incorporate it into her business and everyday life. Soon she was buying and selling on ebay and her business took on a new life. Once she got her first Kindle, her bookshelf slowly became thinned. It also allowed her to read her books until all hours of the night. Her most recent learning came with the name Alexa. She used it to access songs she was practicing for GVOC or to remind her to take her medications. But her favorite aspect of technology was her Hallmark software. Getting a homemade card printed from Bev’s computer was something everyone looked forward to. 

Beverly was a lover of entertaining. Bev was a social butterfly. She had a gift for bringing everyone together.From her many social groups like the Sunday Night Club, Couples Club, Monroe Golf Club, Ski Group, Shaker Club, Bridge and Mahjong gals, West High Lunch Bunch/Reunion Committee, choral groups over the years, her besties from childhood and neighbors who became her closest confidantes, to her family, Beverly was surrounded by those who held her dear. She reciprocated her appreciation by putting much love into her meals for get-togethers, picnics and reunions, family holidays, and the homemade goodies that everyone looked forward to. She made the best homemade chocolate sauce for ice cream and no one could get enough of the highly sought after “secret recipe” Chex Mix that was generously gifted at Christmastime.

Beverly was a lover of family. Bev had a love for everything family. Her hobby of genealogy took her on a journey of compiling the family trees for the Reynolds, Pink, and Seefried families. She spent many hours on the computer tracking down ancestral relatives for this task, something that she shared with the family at reunions or get-togethers. Beverly was blessed to have a big extended family. She loved to stay connected to relatives across the US and made a point of traveling to see them, called and emailed often, and sent cards to let them know they were in her thoughts. And Bev made sure that birthdays were celebrated. Birthdays were important. Bev was important, and special to our family. Bev will be missed dearly, but she joins those she loves who have passed on before her.Bev loved well and was well loved. Rest in Peace, Beverly.Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Dear Friend to many, many, others. She is survived by her soul mate of 67 years, Calvin, her son Cal Jr (Robin Paladino), her son Gregory (and family), and daughter, Anne (Gary Siconolfi, Jr), grandsons Nicholas Reynolds (Haley Knapp), Erik Reynolds (Liz Kirchhoff), and Christopher Reynolds (CJ), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation In Memoriam for Beverly Reynolds to the Genesee Valley Orchestra and Chorus. Click link here GVOC

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date when everyone is able to gather together. More information to follow.