Des Moines, Iowa
1924 - 2016
Beatrix (Bea) Havens SmithDes MoinesBeatrix (Bea) Havens Smith passed from this life on October 31, 2016 at Calvin Community in Des Moines, Iowa. Bea was born July 29, 1924 to Henry and Jessie (Romack) Havens near Ollie in Jefferson County, Iowa. She graduated from Ottumwa High School. She...
Read MoreBea was the embodiment of a true lady! She was one of the sweetest people I've ever met and will be so missed by those of us in Florida where she and Neal spent their winters.
Shan Meils
June 25, 2017 | Punta Gorda, FL
Sincerest condolences to Neal and the family.
Dick & Jean Greenwood
November 05, 2016 | Iowa City, IA
My sincerest condolences to the family. May your wonderful memories comfort and strengthen the family in the days ahead. Psalms 90:10
JW
November 04, 2016
Bea was a regular at Dort's Beauty Salon in Altoona and remember her humor, kindness, down to "earthieness". Will never forget when she helped a coworker in a very difficult time of need and made things happen so her and her family's life was a little easier. She was a kind and generous soul.
Elaine McClemons
November 04, 2016 | Waukee, IA
I remember one Christmas Eve at McCrea's shortly after my own grandmother passed away. Mrs. Smith was so kind and she picked me up and put me on her lap and I remember thinking how good it felt to have a grandma hold me again. She was plump and cozy and had such a warm heart. My condolences to Mr. Smith, Sharon and the whole Smith family.
From, Maribeth Dykstra
November 03, 2016
Sharon, I extend my most heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. What a lovely tribute in the paper to your Mom. How proud you must be of everything she accomplished throughout her life. R I P Mrs Smith.
Dan Richardson
November 03, 2016 | Monroe, IA