(From Clark Funeral Home)Joann (Andres) Beam - LaMaster, 84, Granby, MO passed away November 17, 2020. She was born April 22, 1936 in Hamburg, Iowa, as an only child to Mattie (Gardner) Andres.
Joann lived in rural Riverton, Iowa where she graduated from Riverton High School.
She then moved to Hamburg and worked in the office of Inter-State Nurseries, where she met Donald Beam, whom she married on November 22, 1956 in the house they purchased together. She had one son, Brian Beam. Joann later went to work for the Hamburg Community School District, where she was secretary to the high school principal for many years. Afterwards, she went to work for Iowa Power and Light Company, as the manager of the Hamburg office.
After Donald’s passing in January 2002, Joann married Gary LaMaster on August 3, 2003. They continued living in Hamburg, IA until moving to Granby, MO in 2005, where Joann resided until her death.
Joann was a hard worker and a loving mother. She always put her family first, helping to care unselfishly for ailing family members throughout her life. She loved attending country music shows with Gary and traveling in their camper. She loved animals, especially cats.
Joann is survived by her son, Brian Beam and daughter-in-law, Christi of Lee’s Summit, MO, as well as countless friends and relatives.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Kansas City Regional COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund.
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