May "Beth" Givan, 10/9/1040-1/12/2025, 84 years.

Beth Givan, beloved mother, wife and friend, The Garden Lady of St John, and retired Captain, USPHS entered heavens gates on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. Born in Dhulia, India to missionary parents, Beth was an avid reader, bible study teacher, Rolla TOPS Founder, gardener, and RN since the age of 18. "I've always loved words, especially in books", she said, and she read all the books in the Rolla Library, more than once!

Beth received her Bachelor of Nursing from Wheaton College in Chicago and a Masters in Management in Phoenix, AZ. She served as a nurse and administrator of the U.S. Public Health Service for 21 years, including reservations throughout the US and Director of Nurses in Belcourt, ND before her final commission in Washington DC area with OSHA. She returned to Rolla/St John area with Aaron upon retirement to enjoy gardening and the community.

About 8 years ago she was diagnosed with Parkinsons, and cancer was discovered after a fall in Feb 2024. After 5 months recovering in Fargo hospice care, she moved to South Carolina with her daughters for care, where she especially enjoyed singing songs and hymns, and time with family and friends. Psalm 23 was a great comfort and strength during this time, along with "His Eye is on the Sparrow, and I know he watches me."

She is survived by her husband, Aaron Givan of Rolla; daughters, Wendy McWilliams, Rachel Givan and Sonya Jacobs (Bill); 7 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter; sisters, Esther Smith (Jeff) and Dorothy Millner; brother, Charles Saunders (Darlene); and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her beloved sister Lois Ruth Saunders, parents Charles Wayne Saunders and Evelyn Streeter Saunders, and brother-in-law Butch Millner.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Rolla Presbyterian Church, Rolla, ND.  Dave Schnackenberg officiating. Burial will follow at Rolla City Cemetery, Rolla, ND.

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.