JoAnne Beasley, 96, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday February 15, 2018 at Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. A private burial will take place at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
JoAnne was born December 3, 1921 in Des Moines, IA to Ernest and Florence (Vierson) Sargent. She graduated from East High School in Des Moines and Drake University. JoAnne was the Recreational Director of children’s activities at Blank Children’s Hospital. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, PEO, Quester’s, Des Moines Women’s Club and Daughters of the American Revolution. JoAnne enjoyed spending summers at Clear Lake, painting and antiques. The most important thing in her life was her family.
JoAnne is survived by her husband of 70 years, Tom Beasley of Des Moines; sons, Byron (Ann) Beasley of Mason City and Steve (Connie) Beasley of Urbandale; six grandchildren, Christen (Rod) Oskouian, Robert Beasley, Abby Beasley, Allison (Brad) Stadtlander, Meredith (Robert) Boesen and Tricia Beasley; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Bishop of Des Moines; and sister-in-law, Joann Sargent of West Des Moines. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marilyn Sargent; and brother, Richard Sargent.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace United Methodist Church or Blank Children’s Hospital.
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