Chatsworth Metrolink Crash Fatality
Beverly Mosley, 57
Died:
September 12, 2008
When her colleagues speak about Beverly and her work, they mention her compassion and her knack for knowing when someone needed a hug. They say she had an ability to connect with people and a smile that would light up a room. She was known as a 'guardian angel' to our patients and their families during some of the most challenging times in their lives.
— Dr. Benjamin K. Chu, president of Kaiser Permanente Southern California
Mosely was an ombudsman for Panorama City Medical Center and had worked for Kaiser Permanente in a variety of roles for more than 20 years, according to a company e-mail. In his e-mail, Chu said Mosely was survived by her mother and two adult daughters, Nicki and Tina, and a two-month-old grandson, Kingston. "She enjoyed music, especially jazz, and had a beautiful singing voice," he wrote. "She also liked to travel and golf."
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Keep in mind
- The Times initially mispelled the name of Michael Hammersley and Beverly Mosley.
- The coroner's office reported a 26th victim the afternoon of Sept. 15, but a few hours later said the tally was 25.
75 memories of Beverly
rest in peace, beverly. you were a sweetheart :)
May your soul rest in peace. Survivors, be still and know that the memories are so very dear.
I used to ride this train and got to know Bev. She was a sweet carring lady that loved her family. I stopped riding the train when I was transfered to Santa Clarita from Van Nuys. I had ridden a few times in the past year and Bev remembered me. We talked and at the time her grandson had not been born yet but she was very excited about the comming of her grandchild. My heart goes out to her family. Make sure that Kingston knows what a geat lady his gramms was.
She will be missed
In memory of one so caring and compassionate.
Farewell Beverly. I am honored to have been counted among many that were your colleagues.
Heartfelt condolences to her family.
Well, not much is being said about this precious child of God. I am sad for her sudden death. My wife and I extend our prayers the surviving family
To Beverly in c/o of her family:
I only met you once but you have made an significantly positive impression on many in my family. By knowing members of your extended family and all the wonderful things they say and that they have made about who you are and what you are about easily establishes you as a very special person.
To Beverly...rest well.
To her family. We will keep you in prayer and hold you close though God and Christ.
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you!
It was my privilege to know Beverly Mosley, RN (note this is the correct spelling of her last name) for the past six years and work very closely with her over the past year at Kaiser Panorama City. Bev was a consummate professional, calm, passionate about improving patient care, knowledgeable, and unfailingly pleasant. She will be sorely missed, and long remembered, by her friends and colleagues at Kaiser Permanente.
Bev, I will miss our talks in your office and the yearly "girls getaways" to destinations unknown. Your hugs, laughter and love will be in my heart forever.
To the Family, I know the love you shared will provide you with the strength you will need to move forward. As you begin to build a different life without Bev, know she will be beside you helping you and loving you. Your friends and family will be there to support and guide you. We will be there to hold your hand and to hug you when you are lonely and sad. It is important to carry Bev's dreams and move ahead holding onto her love for you, her children, and grandson as this will be part of her legacy.
People who have had the privilege of knowing Bev need not tell you what a wonderful person she was. We are all truly blessed to have known her, if for even a brief time.
She was just elected President of our Alumni Association of Phillips Graduate Institute, where she received one of her several degrees. All of us knew she would be great in that position, because she could generate such a warm rapport with people almost instantly. She'll be greatly missed; it's a tragic loss for all of us.
Rest in Peace, Bev.
Beverly,
I will miss you very much and I know that many other people will miss you as well. I learned so much from you when I started with Kaiser 13 years ago and your smile and wonderful personality will be something that I will always remember.
I will always remember Bev for the joy and compassion she shared with her family, friends, colleagues and patients. I see that beautiful smile every time I think of her.
Beverly,
I will always see your smile in my heart and know that you are in a better place. You touched so many lives in such positive ways - you will be missed so much. Thank you for being in my life.
To the family - my sympathies are with you but know she is taken care of.
Beverly, you will truly be missed. Your smile, your kind words and your spirit are forever ingrained in my heart. I hear your contageous laughter in my head and I see your smiling face before me. You are the epitome of a loving, kind, gentle and caring person and I will aspire to emulate these qualities throughout my life. I love you and I will think of you always.
Girlfriend,
This is your friend "Cheungy." I can't even write this with dry eyes. You were my friend for 20 years and a witness to a very important stage of my life. I just know you are sharing these stories with friends in Heaven right now and having a great laugh at my expense. Enjoy now your very deserved respite. I remember your smile, your impish laugh, our philosophical chats, and most recently, our brunch with the gang. You gave so much to people, I think, because there was so much to you as a person. You were complex, beautiful, soulful, and full of life. I think you know how much I will miss you. I love you.
Beverly,
You have always been a kind and loving support to me. I hope in some small way I was the same for you. You were always a role model for our Diva Group -polished, confident, pretty, vibrant.....yes, we were all Beverly wannabe's.....We were always so glad when something funny happened because your laugh was fabulous and everyone would get caught up in your laughter and it would get even funnier.
We didn't have enough time together and for that I will be forever saddened.
I will keep my spirit up by thinking about you and all you have accomplished and were about to accomplish.
I will listen to music differently from now on...wondering how you might interpret the musical piece and why.
You are in my heart.
I will miss you ....the Divas will miss you........
I hope that I can model all your special qualities and become the best that I can be.
The Divas will support one another ....that is part of your legacy.
Rest and be peaceful.
Melanie
Beverly,
You will be missed!!!
Beverly,
There is a saying that God only takes the good ones and in your case, this is an absolute truth. You are a beloved niece and cousin. Those of us in Ohio will greatly miss you. Thank you for leaving behind a legacy of excellence where the future generations of our family will look back on with awe and with pride. We miss you very much and though you were like a guardian angel here on earth, please watch out for us from the sky.
We love you and we will miss you.
Uncle Andrew, Aunt Gladys, and family.
I will remember sharing dinners at Bev's favorite place, Cafe Bijou and how Bev always had a kind word to share and to encourage. It was fun, spending a short time in Las Vegas too for Bev's birthday weekend. These are memories never to be forgotton. I am honored to have known Bev personally and professionally. She was a person to admire.
To Bev's family, may you find comfort and peace in your hearts knowing that Bev was loved so very much and that her spirit will live forever.
To the family of Beverly Mosley,
We only talked on the phone a few times. She was professional, cheerful and a great patient advocate. I just learned of her death, I cannot express in words my sadness and understanding of the depth of your loss. I will pray for her and you. She was and extraordinary woman.
Beverly, I know your spirit is with us all because I can feel your energy, your strength, your caring, your love shining down. You know you are in our hearts...and always will be.
Bruce
To Beverly's Family,
This is such a great loss for you, and for all of us within her Kaiser Permanente family. She will be missed, and there will be a void in the compassionate example she set. She loved her work, and the people around her. It showed in every action she took each day. Our prayers are with all of you, and we know Bev will live on in our memories. May you find comfort in your memories. Fondly, Pam C.
I have known and loved Bevy for a very long time. I recall her transition from an RN on the floors at Kaiser to joining the "A" team in hospital administration. She was a wonderful woman to know and work with. Her cheerful smile just lit up the room. We will miss you Bevy, but know that you are in the hands of our Lord and at peace.
My prayers are with your girls and new grandson.
To know Beverly is to love Beverly. She has touched so many lives in so many profound ways. She made my father belive in love again. She was to me, the epitome of a strong black woman. Beautiful, soulful, intelligent, articulate, and always carried herself with such style and grace. I am so blessed and thankful that God brought her into our lives, if only for such a short time. Bev, I love you dearly, and you will always live on in my heart and my memories. Jovan and I will forever remember your smile and all of the wonderful times we shared.We will continue to make you proud. Love Always, Your daughter from another mother
Bev, you will be missed and your smile will be missed but I and everyone you have touched will miss you. Love you always.
I hadn't seen Beverly in probably 20 years, but I remember her laugh and beautiful smile instantly on hearing of her passing. What a wonderful soul she was. My love and prayers go out to Tina and Nicki at this time. Your mom was so proud of you two and you are a wonderful legacy to the life she made for you. God bless you both and I hope Kingston will feel the loving heritage he has and walk in God's ways. May God give comfort and peace to you all.
Aloha Tina---We are remembering how much fun we had with you and your Mom at the Smith Family reunion and our 50th anniversary on the island of Molokai in 2005. All the fun activities and so much fun with sweet Beverly who always smiled at work or play---what a loving and happy soul we all shall remember with love. We will miss her tender heart and loving spirit. We are praying for you and your family. We love you.
Warmest Aloha, Judy and Robert
My Dear Bev, My heart breaks that we did not get to have a last hug. So know that I am sending and feeling your hugs your presence, your joy and your energy. I am so proud of you.You accomplished so much and touched so many lives in such a short time. The love you have for your girls and your new Grandson will always be there to carry them through this sad time and for the rest of their lives.
Thank you for all of your support and your listening ear when I dropped into your office so many times to just chat and vent. I will miss you so much. My love to you and your family for you are my true "Soul Sister"
Beverly you will always be in my heart as you were a very caring & special person.I loved the way you always kidded with me as the Guy in charge of the Divas. Your laugh was precious of special quality and we would get into it together joking around.You made a difference in this world with your own achievements, raising your children and always showing your tenacious drive to keep going. We love you and will miss you dearly...
Only the good die young.
Know that you have left a void among us.
To ther family,
I have never met Beverly, but reading the messages I'm find in my heart that I knew her a special person. Our God is an awesome God. He will never put on us more than we can bear.
My heart and prayers go out to you all. To lose a loved one is a hurt that know one but God can heal. Cards words and good deeds can cover it. But trusting in in God will see you
thru. May God Bless you and thought of wisdom are with you.
I believe your gigantic beautiful smile, warm genuine hugs, and the lyrical tone in which you called me 'darling' was a gift you unselfishly shared and will be forever be etched in my mind, cherished in my heart, and is confirmation of your ability to touch ones' soul - I am so grateful for having known you, I will miss you dearly. Please watch over us all.
To My Dear Friend Beverly,
I remember all of our laughter we shared as we worked night shift in Labor and Delivery at Kaiser Permanente. Thank you for your friendship. May the good Lord bless your daughters and their families and keep them in his care.
Oh Bev, how you will be missed. You were such a shining light and your passing leaves a tremendous void. You were a powerful,joyous presence for many people and that is so very true for your fellow Ombudsmen. I have known and worked with you for 20 years and during that time have so often been amazed by your strength and wisdom.
I hope that your beautiful family can find some peace in their precious memories and in knowing that you have enriched many lives and left an indelible impression on so very many people.
Bev, even though we've only known each other for a mere five years, the connection that we shared is dear to my heart. I will always treasure your vitality, strength, and grace that you showed me, and our whole Ombudsman group here at Kaiser. You will be missed, and we will go on in your spirit and never forget you.
'Sista' Beverly, I will miss you. You were there with an open mind and open heart at a difficult time in my life. It has been a privilege to work with such a caring and compassionate woman. To the Mosely Family - Your mom/grandma was a unique woman who touch so many peoples' lives. I hold her in my heart and pray that time will ease your pain and it its place will be fond memories of a "classy" woman loved by many.
I will always remember her happy face and her nice voice.When I page her she calls back right away even after hours. May you rest in peace.God Bless You.
Beverly: We only knew each other for a little while, and shared jokes about getting each others mail. On behalf of the Labor & Delivery staff, nurse midwives and physicians we thank you for your unfailing grace and charm. We will never say goodbye to you friend, but God be with you until we meet again. Our thoughts and prayers to your family and friends who will miss your terribly. I believe today and everyday that each life is a journey, a privilege, a blessing.
Dear Bev, there are no words that can describe how much I will miss you. Our working together on the most challenging issues/cases, our talks, your unique ability to understand without judging, your caring and ability to give undivided attention, your wisdom and patience, your perseverance and positive attitude, the lives you touched, the positive difference you made - the list goes on and on... You truly left an indelible mark. You will live in my memory album and in my heart forever.
Beverly , you will be miss by all of us at Kaise PC. May GOD bring strength and love to all of your family during this difficult time. I will miss walking by your office and not seing you. Your professionalism and dedication to our patient at Kaiser permanente truely demostrated the true values of the Kaiser Family. I will miss chatting with you on the hallways and taking a break in your office. My family and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
An angel on earth has now gone to heaven. Bev, I carry you in my heart and will hold on to the 22 years of memories of great times, laughter, love and support. I love you my friend. I miss you.
Beverly, your beauty, kindness, strength, and courage will always be remembered and treasured by the extended Kaiser family.
My dearest Beverly, my heart goes out for you....it is so hard for me to put my feeling in writing........I will miss you SO VERY MUCH.....It was a pleasure seeing you every day and chatt with you whenever we get a chance......Bev, you are B E A U T I F U L inside and out....LOVE- shirin, Kaiser Panorama City Medical Center
i know exactly how you feel, my father had passed in that accident, i will pray for him and the whole family. HUGS
I only had the pleasure of meeting Beverly on two occasions through my friend, her sister Naomi. We briefly joked about how beautiful our shared name was. Beverly left a lasting impression on me that she was a fiercely intelligent, soulful and strong woman who truly enjoyed her life to the fullest. My heart breaks for her family.
Beverly was on the Board of the California Patient Relations Association during the mid 1990's. She was a great mentor and always patient with what was happening at the time. I will miss her. To her family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beverly, from the moment we met in the box seats @ the Hollywood Bowl, I knew you would be a friend for life. Your laughter and peaceful spirit grabbed me right away, as we chatted all through the jazz concert that night - me and my friend and you and your daughter, Tina, sharing stories as if we had known each other all of our lives. I am thankful that I had the pleasure of meeting you, and, even though it was just for a short time, you will be missed! You were a rare friend and one I will always hold close to my heart!
Robin
Beverly
We shall always think of your zest for life, sweetness of spirit and wonderful smile. Our regrets are twofold...one that we didn't get our four dear doggies together for a playdate, and second that we didn't have the opportunity to have you to our home.
We hope that Tina, Nikki and Kingston will be comforted with the bevy of wonderful memories of special times together.
May you be at peace and look down at the wonderfulness of what you have created, nurtured and loved.
Bevie -
As you can see by all the wonderful and heartfelt thoughts,once again our "Kaiser family" unites,not only to mourn your loss, but, to honor and pay tribute to you. We would, much rather that you were on the other side of the lunch or meeting table or responding to our urgent pages for help. There just aren't enough words to do you justice.
God bless and God speed.
I love you mama. I hope you enjoyed your celebration yesterday. We had lots of champange and pink roses there for you.
The pain is to much. I will never be the same.
I love you and miss you
My love and prayers to the Mosley family. I know the loss is so tremendous....I can't imagine.
your mom misses and love u also, i know the pain is devastating for u right now, but believe me it will subside. Just remember the loving good times ur mom and u had together, that will help to ease the pain. Not recently, but i too lost my father and oldest brother, the pain is gone, but the love we shared will live on. If u ever want to talk about it, u can reach me at riskyrick86@yahoo.com. Be strong and live long.
To the Family of Beverly Mosely,
Be encouraged and hold on. I am too a commuter and work at Kaiser Permanente. We will deeply miss your mom and want you to know our prayer go out to you all in your hour of tragedy.
Bev,
I love and miss you . Remembering the old times we had and how you loved Tina and Nicky , that heart warming smile.Rest in peace , my old friend .
my dear sista girl:
my heart breaks for you, Tina, Nikki and Kingston. you are my angel and so many others too. i feel your warmth and love.
we were all willing to share your love, now we carry you in our hearts.
the last 21 years were like a second, never missing a beat whether together or apart. the sun rays that shined through the clouds today went from horizon to horizon. i knew it was you my friend.
i will take care of all the business with the girls, rest assured. i love you and miss you but i feel you with me, i just need to be still and you are there.
-amy
Beverly and I graduated from high school in 1969 in Daytona Beach, Florida. She was a friend and loved by everyone. She was always smart, ambitious and compassionate. As we plan our 40th reunion for next year, she will be fondly remembered. On behalf of Campbell Senior High School Class of 1969, our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
My heart goes out to Nikki and Tina. My heart aches knowing Beverly is gone. Tina you said it best "she was a survivor..and had no regrets..". But most of all she was the BEST mother to the both of you. She saw the both of you through a lot, I know because I was there part of the way. I know your mom is very, very PROUD of the both of you. The last time I talked to her she was beaming and she had gushed how happy she was to be your mother. Rest assured she will be in our hearts forever. Her smile and gentle quality will be missed.
I have been following this incident ever since it happened. I have been reading many posts on the people who have passed on. I was doing okay until I read Tina's post (daughter of Beverly Mosley). My sympathy goes out to your family. While I read your short sentences, tears came to my eyes and made me want to give my mom a big hug. Tomorrow is not promised and we don't know how long our stay is down here on Earth. So, knowing what you're going through in the loss of your mom, makes me want to renew my relationship with my mother. We only get one mom. It was a reason I was supposed to read your post, Tina. Your mother seemed like she touched so many peoples lives. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. Your mom is brightening up Heaven now with her gorgeous smile.
Beverly,
I cannot believe how lucky I am to have met you. My life is forever changed and I see the impact someone can have on the lives of others. I still remember your dedication to our communication projects...to the art of compassion...and I can hear your beautiful voice. I will honor you Bev...you have my word.
- Melissa
Dear Bev, my heart is so heavy to think you are gone. The thoughts of our times together and the memories of your beautiful voice will be with me always. Thank you for your loving words and giant kind heart. Your girls are so much you that we will all cherish you through them.
Tina, know that you are the epitome of your mother's strength and resilience.
Nicki, you gave your mother the love of her life, Kingston. You hold your mother's heart each time you hold him.
To the Family of Beverly Mosley,
Beverly will be missed.
Your passing came much too early for Nicki, Tina and all who loved and had the honor of knowing you and your family. Your beauty, caring, grace and song lives on in our hearts and thoughts.
May the precious memories of Beverly be with Tina, Nicki, Aunt Naomi, Vanessa, Marlene and family forever. My prayers are with you all. God bless!
We will cherish Memories of singing together in the Amen Choir, especially the Living Christmas Tree Performances at First Baptist Church, Van Nuys, CA.
You and your precious daughters are a Blessing to keep close in our hearts.
Love, Peter and Sharon Jean Daly
To all of Beverly's family - my deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers. I knew Beverly through Phillips Graduate Institute and so enjoyed our enthusiastic idea exchange when discussing her plans for the Alumni Association, as recently as two weeks ago. We will all miss Beverly's infectious spirit and endearing smile. She will be in our hearts forever, and the family will be in our prayers.
Dearest Tina,
Your mother's celebration was amazing. You were amazing; so strong, so beautiful, so kind; greating everyone with so much class and a big smile from your heart. As I stood in the back of the church, I could not stop my heart from weaping. My heart kept weaping in agreement with everything that everyone said about her. It was obvious that one didn't have to be a friend for 20 years to have the previlage of being touched by her. I only knew Beverly for about a month and a half, yet I got to know her and connected with her in a way that is rare. We talked about so many plans both personal and professional. I never forget the last thing she said to me, "it looks like we have a lot to do," and that is why I just could not understand why she had to go. Well, I farewell to her soul and send my love to you and your sister and the new angle in the family. I know that God and your mom are watching over you.
With all my heart,
Manijeh & Daniel
Bev was an amazing woman. It was wonderful to have she and her daughters in the music program at FBC, Van Nuys years ago.
To Nikki, Tina & Kingston,
Your mom was an amazing woman. She was the paragon of beauty, eloquence and compassion. She will always live on in the hearts of everyone who loved her. I will sure miss her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult times.
In the brief time we worked together, your ability to lift your patients and their families from their grief, anger, fear and anguish was an inspiration to us all.
I will never forget the night you sang at a KP ombudsman gathering. . .you filled our hearts with joy. . .and we will never forget you.
I did not know Beverly, but I know a special person she was connected to, The loss of life is painful for everyone, and my heart goes out to all who must bear this loss. Know that time helps soften the hurt and loving memories will help you cope. To her daughters, love each other like she loved you. And take care of that special grandson.
Mary Numa, R.N.
To the family of Beverly,
I did not know Beverly personally, But can see in her eyes her kind spirit and generous soul.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Though we all may have lost someone who is a big part of our lives and our hearts and we are not able to replace or fill that emptyness that our love ones have taken with them when they left this world. but i hope that maybe we all can come together and allow each other to come into each others lives since i know that we all share the same pain. when my father passed in that metrolink 2008 crash my life has not been the same and its been very difficult, my father left behind his wife and 5 children and so many grand children, and we all miss and love him so much but talkin about him with my family and remembering all the good times we had with him helps us with our pain of losing him. so i just would like to let you all know i am here if you need to talk or just someone to listen to you. my email is
chaomey82@gmail.com
my hearts and prayers go out to you.
We didn't know Beverly but our son Christopher may have. He also was killed in the train crash and our hearts go out to your family as you deal with this loss. May the memories you have of her sustain you through this most difficult time.
To Bev's family. She was taken from you.....from all of us much too soon. I met Bev three years ago when I came to work for KP. She was a mentor and a 2nd mother to me. I remember our trips to Vegas and me venting frustration in her office. If only I can live the rest of my life the way she lived hers. She will truly be missed. Your friend and admirer, Tracey Bush
Bev -- you were always an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your kind and gentle spirit. I will always remember your grace, intelligence and professionalism. You are loved, admired and respected by so many. Love, Linda Quon
I just found out about Beverly's passing through the CSUN Alum News magazine. I knew Beverly when I worked at KP Panorama City. Beverly was a lovely, beautiful woman. She was impeccable, professional, and down to earth all at the same time. I had the pleasure of hearing her sing once and never forgot her talent. To Beverly's family - I am so sorry for your loss. I hope time will ease your pain. Sincerely, Heidi Braverman
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