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Waneta Beasmore Obituary

Waneta Joan Beasmore died on Dec. 23, 2023 at Summit Pointe Living Center in Marion, Iowa after a long illness. Waneta was born to Cato and Lucille Webb on Jan 1, 1936 in Toddville, Iowa. She attended school in the Lisbon Community School District. She married Vernon W. (Barney) Beasmore on July 26, 1952. In addition to being a homemaker and raising three sons, Brian, Bruce and Brad, she worked for a period of time at the 42nd St Tastee Freeze and at the men's department of Kieck's in Cedar Rapids. Waneta was preceded in death by her parents, Cato and Lucille Webb, her son Brad, and her sisters: Ann (Harry/Marv) Allsup Straw, Delores (Don/Bill) Cook Sailor, and Janet (Wayne) Bennet and several nephews, uncles and aunts. She is survived by her husband Vernon (Barney) Beasmore, sons Brian (Terri) Beasmore, Bruce (Michelle) Beasmore, grandson Andrew (Megan) Beasmore, great-grandson Harrison Beasmore, There will be no public service. The family respectfully requests no flowers or plants but encourages you to make a donation/gift to a worthwhile charity in Waneta's honor.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 28, 2023.

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Diana Stanford

December 31, 2023

Brian and Terri you have my deepest condolences

Venita Millis

December 29, 2023

Brian and Terri, I wanted to let you know you are in my prayers. Please know I am thinking of you during this time.

Angela Haddy

December 29, 2023

Waneta was such a special lady. I've enjoyed all our talks over the years and will cherish the memories. My prayers to all her family and friends.

Dominique

December 28, 2023

Ohhh I Just loved taking care of Waneta at Summit!!! She was definitely one of the best and will be missed !!! To her husband and sons I am thinking of you all ! -Dom

Kent Schwitzer

December 28, 2023

My condolences Beasmores. All my best to each of you. Kent Schwitzer

Joan Schmitz Zieser

December 28, 2023

Sorry for your loss Mr Beasmore.

Dick Moore

December 28, 2023

Barney, we are sorry to learn of your loss. We will be thinking of you. We remember our early years at Harding when you a good mentor in my early years of teaching.
Dick and Phyllis Moore

Terri McGraw

December 28, 2023

Oh, the memories! We are so sorry for the loss of Waneta. Thinking of the Beasmore family. With sympathy, Terri and Brian McGraw

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