Keith E. Beaver, 87, of Pittsburg, died February, 10, 2022, at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. He had been in good health and living independently until he had a stroke in March of 2021, which declined his health. Keith was born June 27, 1934, in Pittsburg. He was the son of John Troy and Minnie Crystal (Smith) Beaver. They preceded him in death. Keith was also preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Beaver; sister Lorene Wire; grandson Nathan “Nonny” Chapman and his beloved dogs Dusty and Buddy.
Keith had been a Pittsburg resident his entire life. He attended Pittsburg public schools and graduated from Pittsburg High School. He was a veteran who served in the Army National Guard.
Keith married the love of his life Marilyn Joann Moore December 15, 1953, in Mindenmines, Mo. She preceded him in death March 18, 2017, after 63 years of marriage.
Keith worked as a Resident Manager alongside his wife at North Joplin Apartments for 27 years, both retiring in 2002. He also worked at Dicky Clays for serval years, as well as several other jobs. He was a hardworking man, working two or three jobs to support his family. He was a devoted family man.
In his younger years, Keith was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved watching westerns. He enjoyed sitting on his front porch and being outside just to watch cars drive by, catching a couple of honks from friends, throwing in a wave or two. He enjoyed spending time with his sweetheart Alice and taking her out on dinner dates. He was also an active member of Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of Pittsburg. Keith is survived by sons, Mark Beaver (wife Dianna) of Weir and Michael Beaver of Pittsburg; daughter, Sherry Chapman (husband James) of Pittsburg; brother Gary Wayne Beaver of Georgia; and sister Donna Stroud of Denton, Texas. Five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild with three additional expected in the coming months in addition to his sweetheart Alice Meek of Pittsburg also survive.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. February 22, at Crocker Cemetery. Reverend Daryl Gaddy will officiate. A reception will follow from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Frisco Event Center in Pittsburg.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 522 S. Broadway in Pittsburg, KS. Condolences may be left at our website www.bathnaylor.com