Louis Beaver

Louis Beaver, 64, of Brookline, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 17, 2021, due to COVID related complications. He was born on Nov. 12, 1956, in Springfield, to Mary Lou Craig. He was the oldest of five children in the home. Beaver graduated from Republic High School in 1975. He married Anita Daniel on September 6, 1980, and this union was blessed with two sons.
Beaver worked as a mechanic for 45-plus years at MT Farms and then at BWI. He was a skilled outdoorsman, hunting and fishing. He competed in many crappie fishing tournaments both on Truman Lake in Missouri as well as in Grenada, Miss. He is preceded in death by his mother, and an infant son. Beaver is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Anita, son Kyle Beaver and his wife Misty, three granddaughters, four siblings, Ralph, Paul, Becky and Michael as well as nieces, nephews and other extended family and friend. A visitation was Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in the chapel at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 23, 2021, also a Meadors Funeral Home. Burial will take place at a later date in Robberson Prairie Cemetery.