Over the years, Beverly Kenyon’s artistic side found expression in his oil paintings of landscapes, which family members said were often more beautiful than what was actually seen. Mr. Kenyon, 87, of Elburn, died of complications related to a respiratory ailment Friday, Dec. 19, in his home. Born in Maple Park, Mr. Kenyon was 2 when he moved with his family to Maryland, where they lived until 1933, before returning to Maple Park. As a young man, he settled in the Elburn area, moving to his present home in 1958. Family members said Mr. Kenyon succeeded in several vocations, as a farmer, cattle buyer and real estate developer. He was also employed by the E.W. Kneip Co. meatpacking plant in Elburn from 1954 to 1981, and with the Aurora Packing Co. plant in North Aurora from 1981 into the early 1990s. Mr. Kenyon also developed the Windenoak subdivision south of Elburn, where he was a friend and neighbor to its community of homeowners, family members said. Mr. Kenyon was an artist, and his colorful oil paintings often found their way into the homes of friends and family, as well as local and out-of-state business offices. In his retirement, he was the head chef for many Lions Club functions. Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen A. Selby and Margaret B. Vaughan; a sister, Ruth Gittings; four grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Community Congregational Church, 10 E. Shannon St., Elburn.
