Beverly Sue Moe

Beverly McCowen Moe was born in Taylor County, Iowa, in 1928. She attended school in College Springs, Iowa, and graduated from Amity H.S. there in 1946. She then attended NW Missouri State University, from which she graduated with a B.S. degree in Education in 1949. Having majored in Speech + English, she taught for four years in the schools of Iowa, namely Glidden, Greenfield, and the Des Moines area schools.

Beverly was married to Edward Moe June 12, 1955, and to this union were born two children: Jon Atherton and Leisyl Ann (now Mrs. Jeff Holladay) all currently of Des Moines. She enjoyed her close family as well as those of her many friends at nearby Wakonda Christian Church.

Beverly was a member of Wakonda Christian Church for 12 years, active in many ways. The family moved to Iowa Falls, IA, where they were members of the Congregational Church from 1978-1990.

Beverly and Edward returned to Des Moines and reestablished membership at Wakonda Christian Church and worked in different capacities at American Institute of Business (his Alma Mater). They also enjoyed 18 years serving as House Parents for Merk and Dalton Halls. Bev also served as Supervisor for the court reporting transcription department in day time hours, until her retirement May 2008.

Preceding her passing were her parents, Clarence and Lou Ann McCowen; her husband Edward A. Moe; and two brothers, Jim of Coin, IA, and John McCowen of Oakland, IA. Surviving are her three children: Jon, Leisyl, and Jeff. Betty Parman of Maryville, MO, is her only remaining sibling.

Nieces and nephews: Michelle and Scott Parman; Kris, Kirk and Karla (McCowen) Driskell; and Jeffrey Alan McCowen of Leavenworth, KS; and Beth Ann (McCowen) of Avoca, IA. Sisters-in-law are Barb McCowen of Oakland + Gloria McCowen of Coin, IA.

Memorial Services will be with a visitation at 10:00 am. followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Wakonda Christian Church in Des Moines with burial at a later date at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials for either Wakonda Christian Church - 3938 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321 or Easter Seals of Iowa.

Arrangements by Iles Dunn's Chapel.