Anita Beaver

Anita Ann Beaver, age 67, passed away on December 1, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on June 6, 1958, in Branson, Missouri, to Harold and Patricia Daniel where she grew up with her sisters Kathy, Denise, and Tammy.
At 19, Anita began her career with the Frisco Railroad and later continued with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as a machinist. Her strong work ethic, reliability, and dedication made her not just a valued and respected colleague but part of a second family.
On September 6, 1980, Anita married the love of her life, Louis Beaver. They shared 41 years together before his passing on June 17, 2021. Their greatest joy was their son, Kyle, whom Anita adored beyond measure.
Anita was passionate about her family and dedicated her life to caring for others before ever thinking of herself. She never missed a single game Kyle played-whether baseball or football-always cheering loud enough that everyone knew she was there. Anita was outspoken, unafraid to voice her opinion, and never hesitant to "set you straight" when needed. She was anything but shy, yet every word and action came from a deep well of love.
Her pride and joy multiplied with the arrival of her three granddaughters. Anita was the definition of a "mamma bear," fiercely protective, endlessly supportive, and always ready to spoil them. She spent time with them as often as she could, building memories they will cherish forever.
Anita will be remembered for her bold spirit, loving heart, and unwavering loyalty to the people she held dear. Her legacy lives on in her family, her friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Anita is survived by her son Kyle (Misty) Beaver, grand-daughters Ashlynn, Alexis, and Audrey Beaver, sisters Kathy Goodman, Denise (Mike) Glover, and Tammy (Gary) Moenkhoff, brother-in-law Mike (Teresa) Watson, many nieces, nephews and countless friends.
Anita is preceded in death by both her parents and her beloved husband Louis.