Beverly (McDonald) Gibson

many aspiring singers; she mentored and helped shape the voices of many young talents.

Beverly loved bringing people together, she hosted parties frequently in her lovely home. She enjoyed great traveling adventures with her best friends.

Missouri to observe Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 6 – 10

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In July 2022, severe storms and record rainfall across the St. Louis region devastated families, homes and businesses, many in areas that had never experienced such flooding before. This historic disaster serves as yet another reminder that severe weather can strike at any time, anywhere.

Beverly Sue “B.Sue” Gibson nee McDonald, 88, greeted Saint Peter singing an aria on December 16, 2022. In her final days she was surrounded with love of family and serenading friends.

Beverly was born to Lester and Valta McDonald on March 20, 1934, in Powersville, MO. She was a gifted singer and a force in the music community. Beverly studied Music Education and Voice at the U of A and taught Music at Los Ninos School.

She was a 66-year member at Catalina United Methodist Church and the Sanctuary choir; she was the childrens’ choir director for many years, and an active member of the Catalina Organ Festival committee.

Beverly was a founding member and 40-year performer of the Arizona Opera Company, and sang with the Arizona Choral Society. In her lifetime she influenced

Beverly gave a lifetime of love and care for her son Bart with Williams Syndrome. She brought him to Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT), his favorite pastime. She was founder and President of Guardianships of Southern Arizona, and Advocate at Blue Ridge CASA for Children.

Beverly was preceded in death by her son Scott, and brother “Bill,” and is survived by her sons Greg (Jennie) and Bart, grandchildren Callie and Clay, nieces and nephew Leigh, Steve and Amy, cat Tigger, and her extended family at church and YMCA.

Those whose lives Beverly touched were invited to celebrate her life on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Catalina United Methodist Church. Donations may be made to TROT on Bart’s behalf, Catalina Methodist Sanctuary Choir or Tucson Metropolitan Ministries.

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“Flooding – particularly flash flooding – is the deadliest severe weather hazard in Missouri and can happen year-round,” State Emergency Management Agency Director Jim Remillard said. “Tornadoes and severe storms also pose deadly threats each year, which is why it’s so important to prepare. Its best to learn about the risks and have an emergency plan in place before severe weather strikes.”

To prepare and encourage Missourians to learn more about severe weather and how to protect themselves, the National Weather Service, SEMA and local emergency managers will observe Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 6 – 10, 2023. Missouri’s annual statewide tornado drill will be held on Tuesday, March 7 at 10 a.m. as part of the week’s preparedness activities (some Missouri communities may choose to conduct the drill on a different day due to conflicting local events).

At 10:00 a.m. on the day of the tornado drill, NOAA Weather Radios set to receive the Routine Weekly Tests (RWTs) will alert listeners that the tornado drill has begun. Outdoor warning sirens will also sound across participating Missouri communities. At that time, participants should practice taking cover in their designated shelter.

Schools, businesses and families are all encouraged to participate in the drill. Educators are also encouraged to use the tornado drill as an opportunity to incorporate tornado facts, meteorological information and safety tips into their lesson plans.

NWS provides several safety tips and educational information about tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, lightning and the importance of NOAA Weather Radios on its Severe Weather Awareness Week page. Each day during the week will focus on a different safety message:

Monday, March 6 –

Receive Weather Information Day

Tuesday, March 7 –

Tornado Safety Day

Wednesday, March 8 – Lightning Safety Day

Thursday, March 9 –

Hail/Wind Safety Day

Friday, March 10 –Flood Safety Day

Remember these tips: Follow local forecasts any time severe weather is anticipated. Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, in case one fails or if severe weather strikes overnight.

Create a family emergency plan to stay safe, and remember to include all pets when building an emergency kit and stocking up on supplies. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is also important to know how to contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.

A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in the area. Therefore, it’s important to be ready to act quickly if it becomes necessary. A tornado warning means seek shelter immediately because a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar causing imminent danger to life and property.

The safest shelter location for tornadoes is generally an interior room without windows on the lowest floor of sturdy structure, preferably in the basement. Do not seek shelter in a Weather Wk. ...