Early Life
Dennis Beverland, age 77, of Arco, passed away on May 10, 2026, in Idaho Falls.
Dennis was born on June 4, 1947, in Arco, Idaho, to Seymore Beverland and Georgia (Palmer) Beverland. Alongside his siblings Boyd, Clyde, Beth, Ila, and Lila, he spent many years working on the family farm.
Dennis graduated from Butte High School in Arco, Idaho.
Career & Work
Throughout his life, he held a wide variety of jobs and was known for his strong work ethic. His careers included working as a lineman for Lost River Electric, a meat cutter and butcher for Ivie’s Grocery Store in Mackay, a bus driver for the Thompson Creek Mine, a bus driver for the Butte County School District, and later an over-the-road truck driver following his retirement from the school district.
A Life of Sports & Community
Dennis enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding horses, bucking bulls, bowling at Lost River Bowl, and swing and jitterbug dancing at the many gathering places throughout the Lost River Valley.
He loved sports, especially football, and was a devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers — though he would gladly cheer for anyone playing the Dallas Cowboys. In baseball, he rooted for the Minnesota Twins and anyone playing the New York Yankees. Dennis often said his favorite teams were the Butte Pirates and the Mackay Miners, regardless of the sport.
Dennis dedicated countless hours to Butte County athletics, the Arco and Mackay rodeos, and the students of the community. His love and commitment to his community were evident in everything he did. If he was not coaching, he was running the clock, moving the sticks, keeping stats, driving the bus to events, or cheering from the stands.
A Prankster to the End
Known as a prankster, Dennis was famous for his quick one-line jokes: “There’s something on your shirt,” “What did you step in?” or “Your shoe’s untied.” Even within hours of his passing, he was still trying these jokes on his nurses at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center before succumbing to his recent ailments.
Family
Dennis is survived by his son, James Beverland; daughter, Kimberly Bruneau; stepchildren, Kim Braswell, Kody Fausett, and Kaylan Fausett; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life will be held in Arco, Idaho, with details to be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care of the Anderson Family Funeral Home.
