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Beth was born in Beaver, OK on February 21, 1946, the daughter of the late Emma (Reiswig) and James Naylor.
Beth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Don, whom she wed on November 16, 1996, in Amarillo, TX.
She is survived by siblings, Betty Jo Fesler and husband Bill of Livingston, TX, Ruthie Anuszkiewicz of Canyon, TX, John Naylor and wife Joy of Tulsa, OK, and Jeanie Bryson and husband Eddie of Stratford, TX; step daughters, Kim Balstad and husband, Robert, of New Milford, CT and Julie Garster and husband, James, of Springfield, VA; sons, Terry (T.J.) Morton and wife, Elisa, of Idaho Falls, ID, and Lee Morton of Fruita, CO; grandchildren, Hannah Velez, Brady Balstad, Kevin Garster, Bethany Carlson, Claire Garster, Ben Balstad, and Mary Kate Garster; and great grandchildren, Atticus, Dahlia Jade, and Malcolm.
Beth made friends everywhere she went and seemingly never met a stranger. Gregarious and caring, people could not help but be drawn in by her smile and genuine interest in them! She leaves behind too many friends to count, from her weekly bridge and Mah Jongg leagues to her PEO sisters, church choir, and passion for Kansas State athletics. In addition to the church choir, Beth also enjoyed waking her kids with a rousing rendition of: "Good morning to you, Good morning to you, We're all in our places, With sun shiny faces..."
A memorial and celebration of life service will be held on Saturday March 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan. Private burial will be at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either the St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City or the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com
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Linda Weis Olson
December 24, 2025
Beth Kesinger was one of the more positive, cheerful persons it has been my privilege to know. She was a true kindred spirit who brought a light to all conversations and relationships. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, her PEO sisters, and all who knew her. She was devoted to her family, so proud of each and every one. May she rest in Peace in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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