Clyde Beaver

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Clyde Beaver, 83, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away at home Saturday, February 7, 2026. Clyde was born on March 22, 1942, in Carthage, Missouri, to Ferman and June (Hall) Beaver. Clyde was a lifetime resident of Carthage. He and his dad, Ferman, owned and operated Beaver Electric for several years. Clyde drove a semitruck for years. 

Over the last ten years, he owned and operated Clyde’s Pilot Car Service, which he enjoyed very much. Clyde was in the Missouri National Guard for about ten years. He was a member of Carthage Masonic Lodge #197, AF and AM. Clyde had a love of racing and years ago built and raced his own stock car, #383, locally. 

Clyde was united in marriage to Rusty Esser on February 14, 2008, in Miami, Oklahoma; she survives.

Clyde is survived by his wife, Rusty; son, Randy Beaver of Wagoner, Oklahoma; three daughters, Debi Dozier (Layton) of Catoosa, Oklahoma, Eugenia Beaver of Bolivar, Missouri, and Keli Ramsey (Thad) of Neosho, Missouri; two stepdaughters, Tammy Shaw of Fort Scott, Kansas, and Stephany Maslowsky (Justin) of Ozark, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren, Kyler, Kayden, Kylah, Kalli, Kelsey, Justin, Dillon, Bailey, Josh, Trayton, Sydney, Preston, and Cooper; twelve great grandchildren, Elyna, Kylie, Sadie, Hattie, Hunter, Bentley, Elizabeth, Ellie, Parker, Zander, Aaron, and Dakota; one great great grandson, Kolson; brother, Dean Beaver (Lois) of Joplin, Missouri; and niece, Christina Lewis. 

Clyde is preceded by his parents, Ferman and June; grandson, Levi; and nephew, Christopher Beaver.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Clyde Beaver Memorial Fund in care of Ulmer Funeral Home. 

Online condolences may be made to www.ulmerfh.com. 

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.