Monday, February 25, 2019

Obituary -- Donald Beavers 1957-2019

Donald Max "Don" Beavers, age 61, St. Joseph, Missouri died unexpectedly at his home, February 24, 2019.

Don was born August 18, 1957 in Mount Ayr, Iowa.  He was the son of William Max and Kathryn Irene (Hann) Beavers.  Don and his family lived in Grant City, Missouri and moved to St. Joseph when he was three years old.

Don was a graduate of Central High School and held a BS in History and Accounting from Missouri Western State University, both of St. Joseph.  Don worked as Buchanan County Deputy Auditor for 38 years.

Don was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, St. Joseph.  His love for the Lord was evident in the many ways he served in the church, some of which included Sunday School Teacher, Worship Leader and Finance Chairman.  Don also enjoyed the many activities of the St. Joseph Baptist Association.  Don served as the Associational Camp Director for Grand Oaks Baptist Assembly in Chillicothe, Missouri for 18 years.

Don was preceded in death by his father William "Max" Beavers, grandparents Paul and Lora Beavers and Lester and Madelean Hann.

His survivors include:  his Mother, Kathyrn of the home, brother David (Lisa) Beavers, St. Joseph, nieces and nephews, Jaci Brown, Jordan (Parker) Southworth, Drew (Anyssa) Beavers, Megan (Jose) Cordova, great nieces and nephews, Gage and Gordy Southworth, Jaylan, Quade, Griffin Beavers, Scarlett, Isaac and Finley Cordova, and a host of other cousins, friends and loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Calvary Baptist Church, St. Joseph.  The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM at the church prior to the service.  Burial will be at 3 PM, in the Grant City Cemetery, Grant City, Missouri.

Memorial: Calvary Baptist Church, 731 North 22nd, St. Joseph, Missouri  64506.

Arrangements: andrewshannfuneralhome.com

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