Otis E. Beaver age 89, of Joplin, MO, passed away at 5:29 am Friday August 1, 2014 at his home.
He was born on May 11, 1925 in Rocky Comfort, MO the son of Eli and Leona Thomas Beaver. Otis was a Veteran serving his country with the United States Army, which he was very proud of. He married Geneva Bellamy on April 5, 1947 in Columbus, KS, and worked as a general Laborer doing many jobs during his lifetime, 14 years were with Missouri Steel Casting. He loved his grandkids and was especially proud of his three great- grandchildren who are serving their country, two in the United States Marines and one the United States Army.
Otis was preceded in death by his parents three brothers: Johnny Beaver and two infant brothers; two sisters Ester Gideon and Pearl Beaver; a granddaughter Rhonda Beaver, a great-grand-daughter, Kastyn Taylor, and a son in-law Edward Keplar. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Geneva Beaver, a son Clyde Beaver and wife Carolyn of Joplin, two daughters: Sharon Stokes and husband Don of Joplin, and Beverly Keplar of Joplin, two sisters: Melisa Herrell of Anderson, MO and Genevieve Gideon of Anderson, MO, nine grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren one great-great grandchild, an honorary grandson, Lee Dudley, Gary Parks a special friend and buddy and many friends and family.
Otis was preceded in death by his parents three brothers: Johnny Beaver and two infant brothers; two sisters Ester Gideon and Pearl Beaver; a granddaughter Rhonda Beaver, a great-grand-daughter, Kastyn Taylor, and a son in-law Edward Keplar. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Geneva Beaver, a son Clyde Beaver and wife Carolyn of Joplin, two daughters: Sharon Stokes and husband Don of Joplin, and Beverly Keplar of Joplin, two sisters: Melisa Herrell of Anderson, MO and Genevieve Gideon of Anderson, MO, nine grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren one great-great grandchild, an honorary grandson, Lee Dudley, Gary Parks a special friend and buddy and many friends and family.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday August 6, 2014 at the Mason Woodard Mortuary & Crematory with Reverend Josh Pennington officiating. Burial will follow in the Tracy Cemetery near Anderson, MO. The family will receiver friend from 6:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday August 5, 2014 at the Mortuary. The family suggest contributions to the Christ Point Church or Hospice Compassus in care of the mortuary. Arrangements entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
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