Familiar Face at Polka Dances Departs Too Soon
Beautiful. Outgoing. Upbeat. Kind. These are just a few words to describe Beverly Jane Galick Hoffpauir who passed away on March 19, 2021. Beverly was a native of Bremond and known for her Polish pride . Beverly and her family also attended many polka dances in the area and were not shy about showcasing their moves. The year was 1958. Drive in Movies were all the rage, Gasoline was dirt cheap , Johnny Cash was a teen idol. That was also the year Bev was born in Houston, Texas, to John Lee Galick and Frances (Yezak) Galick. Beverly was one of the last students to attend St. Mary’s Catholic School and went on to graduate from Bremond High School in 1966, as Valedictorian of her graduating class. She attended Texas A&M University and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 1982. She worked hard and received her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate in 1989. In 1993, she became a Certified Probation Officer (CPO). She also attended Graduate school at Sam Houston State University, where she graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Management in 1997.