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Twin Lakes cornhole boards made by late father, husband returned
Two days after FOX6 News told you about a Twin Lakes family looking for something they regret giving away, their one-of-a-kind cornhole boards handcrafted by their late husband/father have been returned.
TWIN LAKES, Wis. - Two days after FOX6 News told you about a Twin Lakes family looking for something they regret giving away, their one-of-a-kind cornhole boards handcrafted by their late husband/father have been returned.
One board honors the Milwaukee Brewers; the other the Chicago Cubs. They may come from a divided sports family, but this is about more than just a game. It is a reminder of a dad and husband's legacy.
"He built our fence, our deck, and he built me an above-raised garden," said Kim Beverly.
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In a yard built by Frank Beverly, one memorable project of his tossed the others away.
"He also built these cornhole boards," Kim said.
Beverly family cornhole boards
The cornhole boards were a Beverly family staple. Frank aimed for perfection, so he decided to sell the boards in a garage sale last summer.
"He was like, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll make you another set. I will make you a better set,’" said Kim. "Then he passed away."
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Frank died after a brief battle with COVID-19. A lifetime of memories now come rushing back to the family.
"You almost become numb when you lose someone, and I started thinking about how much those boards meant," Kim said. "My husband built those, and he built those with his own hands. He signed it on the back."
Beverly family
Through a Facebook post, Kim and her four kids hoped the right person would see it and bring the boards back.
"There is no price. I would pay whatever," she said. "My husband was just one-of-a-kind – there's really no one else like him."
On Sunday, Kim shared this update on Facebook:
"Update… The boards have been returned! The sweet family was having A BBQ yesterday and someone at the party shared the news report with the wife and they walked over to the boards and flip them over and saw my husband signature, so the family reached out to me today and were more than happy to give them back and would not accept payment for them. They said they are all about paying kindness forward. We are overwhelmed and so thankful for everyone who shared and offered support. We could not have done this without all of your help… Thank you."