Norman Beaver

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Norman Eugene Beaver, 87 of Anderson, Missouri passed away at his home after a short illness Wednesday October 2, 2019.

Norman entered this life on June 7, 1932 in Bethpage, MO to the late Tommie Herman Beaver and Edith Geneva (Hopkins) Beaver.

On October 7, 1954 he was united in marriage to Fredda Bachman at Fort Crowder near Neosho, MO. Norman served in the Army from 1952-1956 and was stationed in Germany and was proud to serve his country fighting on the front lines in Korea in the Korean War. Norman worked at various factories in Dallas and Wichita as a chrome plater for many years before moving back to Anderson in 1977 to work on his farm raising chickens and beef cattle. He was a member of the Patterson Heights Baptist Church and enjoyed crossword puzzles and working outside and visiting friends and family enjoying their company.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

Norman is survived by his wife, Fredda, of 65 years, a son; Alan Beaver and wife Christina of Anderson, a daughter; Melissa Jennings and husband Frank also of Anderson, a sister; Mary Maness of Kansas City, MO, six grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Norman Beaver will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday October 7, 2019 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, MO with Pastor Fred Mills officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery near Stella, MO. Those honoring Normans life by serving as pallbearers will be Tim Beaver, Aaron Beaver, Ayden Beaver, Sean Cartwright, Doug Beaver and Perry Allison and Honorary Pallbearers will be Harold Spears and Junior Dickey. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday October 6, 2019 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family through Ozark Funeral Home’s website www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, MO.