Evelyn Beals

Evelyn J. (Lindberg) Beals, 87, of Kansas City, MO went to heaven February 5, 2015 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Her funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 9th with visitation to begin at 11:00 a.m at Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene, 11811 State Line Rd. Burial will be in Longview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House or True Light Family Resource Center, 712 E. 31st St., KCMO 64109. Mrs. Beals was born March 11, 1927 in Olivet, Illinois. Evelyn was committed to two things all of her life: serving God and helping others. As a 26 year veteran pastor's wife she led VBS, participated in all aspects of church music, entertained, visited the sick and shut in, and taught Sunday School. When her husband Ivan became Office Editor for the Herald of Holiness (Now Holiness Today), she served as editor of the Church of the Nazarene Sunday School children's curriculum for 17 years. After retirement she continued to be active as a volunteer for the True Light Family Resource Center (a women's shelter). She enjoyed making friends and doing many activities at the Paul Henson YMCA. Evelyn is survived by two daughters: Evangeline DuBay (Lawrence) and Verna Heavner (Herb). Four grandchildren: Amelia Benefiel (Tim), Lydia Gardner, Bruce Heavner (Dana) and Matthew Heavner; six great-grandchildren, Keegan, Jacky, Maverick, Louisa, Oscar and Nora Heavner. Online condolences may be offered at www.overlandparkchapel.com

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