JACK ALLEN BEELER
JACK ALLEN BEELER
June 10, 1948-
October 6, 2024
Jack Beeler, 76 of Kirksville, Missouri formerly of Coatsville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones at Boone Health Center in Columbia, Missouri.
The son of Carl Edward and Doris Loraine (Burgher) Beeler, he was born on June 10, 1948 in Centerville, Iowa. He attended and graduated in 1966 from Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Linda Hurley in 1966 and to this union three children were born, Jeffrey Todd, Melissa Joy and Robbin Rochelle. Jack was later united in marriage to Connie Ledford on June 11, 1986 in Lancaster, Missouri and gained a daughter, Amanda Leigh and to this union, Brittany Allyn was born.
Jack is survived by his wife, Connie of Kirksville, Missouri; children, Jeffrey Beeler (Paul) of Festus, Missouri, Melissa Finlay (John) Centralia, Missouri, Robbin Robinson of St. Peters, Missouri, Amanda Heeren (Matt) of Kirksville, Missouri and Brittany Eagen (Travis) of Kirksville, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, Zac Robinson, Kalin Finlay, Cady Finlay, Zoey Robinson, Caris Finlay, Benson Heeren, Brynley Heeren, Kobe Beeler-Tenholder, Blakely Heeren, Mason Eagen and Emma Eagen; one sister, Judy Harris of Kirksville, Missouri; three sisters-in-law, Angie Beeler of Columbia, Missouri, Dianna Morgan (Ron) of Lancaster, Missouri and Marian Horn (Buckshot) of Lancaster, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Carl Edward Beeler on February 22, 2008 and Doris Loraine Beeler on April 29, 2006 and one brother, John Carl Beeler on December 9, 2023.
Jack was a farmer at heart. As a young boy, he learned the family trade and became a successful farmer who loved and cared for the farm for over 60 years. A weekly ritual for him as a farmer was attending the livestock sales. Even if Jack had no intention of buying anything, he would still attend just to be in the environment and spend time with his farmer friends. Jack’s greatest joy in life was his family. His world revolved around his wife, children and grandchildren. He was happiest when his house was filled with laughter and his grandchildren playing. His grandchildren were the light of his life. Jack loved coin collecting, people and nature watching, holding any babies, playing cards, and sneaking sweets. He attended church loyally and lived his life as a true Christian. He was a very generous soul and willing to help others in need. His sense of humor and orneriness will be missed by all that knew him. Jack’s life was a testament to love, family and kindness.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of God-Holiness in Kirksville, Missouri with Reverend Ralph Wheeler officiating. Music will be special selections of “Daddy’s Hands” and “Serenaded by Angels” with soloist Lisa Archer and organist Donald Cooper. Pallbearers will be Allan Hulet, Bruce Probasco, John Probasco, Will Reger, David Shively and Larry Tague. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Norman Funeral Home in Lancaster, Missouri between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Memorials have been established for the Church of God- Holiness in Kirksville, Missouri or the Coatsville Cemetery in Coatsville, Missouri. Burial will be in the Coatsville Cemetery in Coatsville, Missouri. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by logging on to normanfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman Funeral Home in Lancaster, Missouri.
