Noel D. Beaver, 87, of Parsons, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2015 at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.
He was born May 10, 1928 in Granby, Missouri to Buena Ray and Essie Gertrude (McGlassion) Beaver. He grew up and attended school at Granby. In 1946, Mr. Beaver entered the United States Navy where he served until his honorable discharge in 1948.
On December 17, 1948, he and Virginia Gnadt were married in Joplin, Missouri. From 1956 to 1967, the family lived in Joplin, Carthage, Nevada, and Carl Junction, Missouri. While living in Carl Junction, he was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene and was also a member of Masonic Lodge No. 549. In 1967, they moved to Parsons where they have lived since. Mr. Beaver was employed by Parsons State Hospital and Training Center until his retirement in 1970.
Survivors include:
His loving wife of 66 years – Virginia Beaver of the home
Three Sons – Neil Beaver Beatrice, NE
Jerry Beaver and his wife, Carol Olathe, KS
Dennis Beaver and his wife, Linda Sun City Center, FL
Three Grandchildren – Aaron Beaver , Bryan Beaver, and Christa Moore
Four Great-Grandchildren – Brady, Anabelle, Brennan, and Addison One Brother – Art Beaver Joplin, MO
One Sister – Eddie Richardson Joplin, MO
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Forrest Beaver, in 1973; and one grandson, Casey Beaver, on August 4, 2000.
The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 6, 2015 at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home immediately following the visitation. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons. Friends may call at their convenience Wednesday evening until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Southern Care Hospice. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, 405 Main, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Noel D. Beaver, please visit our flower store.
He was born May 10, 1928 in Granby, Missouri to Buena Ray and Essie Gertrude (McGlassion) Beaver. He grew up and attended school at Granby. In 1946, Mr. Beaver entered the United States Navy where he served until his honorable discharge in 1948.
On December 17, 1948, he and Virginia Gnadt were married in Joplin, Missouri. From 1956 to 1967, the family lived in Joplin, Carthage, Nevada, and Carl Junction, Missouri. While living in Carl Junction, he was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene and was also a member of Masonic Lodge No. 549. In 1967, they moved to Parsons where they have lived since. Mr. Beaver was employed by Parsons State Hospital and Training Center until his retirement in 1970.
Survivors include:
His loving wife of 66 years – Virginia Beaver of the home
Three Sons – Neil Beaver Beatrice, NE
Jerry Beaver and his wife, Carol Olathe, KS
Dennis Beaver and his wife, Linda Sun City Center, FL
Three Grandchildren – Aaron Beaver , Bryan Beaver, and Christa Moore
Four Great-Grandchildren – Brady, Anabelle, Brennan, and Addison One Brother – Art Beaver Joplin, MO
One Sister – Eddie Richardson Joplin, MO
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Forrest Beaver, in 1973; and one grandson, Casey Beaver, on August 4, 2000.
The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 6, 2015 at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home immediately following the visitation. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons. Friends may call at their convenience Wednesday evening until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Southern Care Hospice. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, 405 Main, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Noel D. Beaver, please visit our flower store.
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