Beverly Taht passed away peacefully January 11, 2025 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. She lived a rich and vibrant life, filled with intellectual curiosity, artistic creativity, and a love of travel
Born and raised in New Jersey, she graduated from Douglass College (now part of Rutgers University) with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Literature. She had a diverse and fulfilling career, ultimately retiring from a position in behavioral science at a state school in southern New Jersey. Her work and dedication left a lasting impact on her colleagues and the communities she served.
In retirement, she fully embraced her lifelong passion for the arts, dedicating herself to painting. She studied under various teachers both in the U.S. and abroad, traveling to scenic locales across Europe, Central America, Mexico, Egypt, Africa and the United States, always accompanied by her paints and brushes. Her travels were vividly documented on canvas, leaving behind a collection of cherished remembrances.
Her work reflected her admiration for the Impressionist period, drawing inspiration from the portraits of Manet and Sargent, while adding her own unique touch to tell the story within her paintings. Her artistry was celebrated with numerous awards from organizations such as the Cape Coral Arts League, the Cape Coral Arts Studio, the Cape May County NJ Art Association, the Sanibel/Captiva Art Center, and the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda. Her paintings were proudly displayed at the Artist Co-operative of Southwest Florida and the Fort Myers Alliance for the Arts.
She was a dedicated member of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers, the Cape Coral Art League, the Ocean City NJ Art Center, the Artists Society of Fort Myers, and the Artist Co-operative of Southwest Florida.
Those who admired and purchased her work were drawn to her attention to detail and her ability to bring her stories to life on canvas. She cherished their appreciation and painted with a joy that she carried throughout her life.
Beverly cherished her life as a member of the High Point Place community. She deeply valued the friendships she made there and found great joy in contributing to the social clubs and events that brought her community together. She was a proud and active member of the "Water Lilly's", “The Sassy Six”, "The Divas," and her gourmet groups, always bringing her enthusiasm and warmth to every gathering. Beverly’s passion for the arts extended beyond her creations—she was a generous supporter of the arts, even opening her home to provide housing for visiting symphony musicians. Her contributions enriched the lives of all who knew her, both individually and collectively.
She will be remembered for her warmth, creativity, and her ability to inspire those around her
Beverly was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ron (Mike), and is survived by her sons, Stephen and Michael (David), her daughter-in-law Carolyn, her grandchildren Natalie, Nicole, John and her great grandchildren Hailey, Alex, Raegan and Dominic.
A celebration of her life will be held in Fort Myers later this spring. For details, please contact her son Stephen, staht1969 AT me.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to any of the following charities and organizations:
The Nature Conservancy, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, Virginia 22203-1606, 800-628-6860 https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/contact-us/
Southwest Florida Symphony, 4560 Via Royale, Suite 2 Fort Myers, FL 33919, www.swflso.org
Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, 9800 South HealthPark DriveSuite 405Fort Myers, Florida 33908, https://leehealthfoundation.org/gift-of-health/<
Florida Rep, PO Box 2483, Fort Myers, FL 33902, 239-332-4488
The Philadelphia Museum of Art, PO Box 7646 Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646, www.philamuseum.org
Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33909, https://hopehospice.org/donate/
