Beth Edgar
April 21, 1913 ~ February 19, 2011
Beth Cleo Edgar, age 97 of Fredericksburg, Iowa died Saturday, February 19, 2011, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011, at the United Methodist Church in Fredericksburg with Pastor Shirley Will officiating. Organist for the service will be Kim Hilgendorf. Congregational hymns will be 'What A Friend We Have In Jesus', 'In The Garden' and 'The Hymn of Promise'.
Visitation will be held 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church on Thursday.
Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg with Steven Granneman, Cathy August, Jackie Smith, Paul Edgar, Jimmy Edgar, Jeff Edgar, Jack Edgar, and Billy Edgar serving as pallbearers.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Fredericksburg is in charge of the arrangements.
Elizabeth Cleopha was born April 21, 1913, in the Fredericksburg Township of rural Chickasaw County, IA, the daughter of Guy and Amelia (Niewoehner) Schoonover. Beth lived on the family farm southeast of Fredericksburg until she was 19. It was often joked about that she was her fathers “hired man” on the farm. She attended the Lincoln School District #9 country school. Beth was a 1931 graduate of Fredericksburg High School. She was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg. In 1950, she joined the United Methodist Church, which she belonged to until the time of her death.
On February 22, 1933, Beth was united in marriage to Paul Edgar in the Methodist parsonage in New Hampton. To this union, six children were born. The couple lived in the Fredericksburg area most of their married life. After the children were grown, they moved with Paul’s work which took them from eastern Iowa all the way into northern Minnesota. Beth enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading, crossword puzzles, and dancing.
Beth is survived by two sons, James (Monica) Edgar of Waterloo, William (Nancy) Edgar of New Hampton; two daughters, Bonnie (Lowell) Granneman of Waverly, Patricia (Dale) Cutsforth of Belle Vista, AR; four sisters, Margaret Mueller of Sumner, Burnita Lienau of Fredericksburg, Donna Schoonover of Fredericksburg, Beverly Perry of Cedar Falls; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Schoonover of Fredericksburg; a daughter-in-law Nancy Edgar of New Hampton; 23 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul in 1985; a brother, Wilbur Schoonover; a son, Robert Edgar; a daughter, Gloria Pierce; a sister, Shirley Rabe; a grandson, Scott Edgar; five brothers-in-law, Rollis Mueller, Doug Keith, Jack Perry, Henry Rabe, Laverne Lienau; and two sons-in-law, James Condon, and Jack Pierce.
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Dear Grandma, Thank you for all of the love, friendship and wisdom you shared over the years. We will never forget the wonderful visit we had with you before we left for Alaska and all the letters we shared before you fell ill. I know you are home now, watching over us with all of of our loved ones who have passed before. God bless you and give Grandpa, Dad, Aunt Gloria and Scottie a hug.
WE are so sorry to hear about Beth. Seems like she lived a full life. We are sure your family has many wonderful memories of her. At times like this the Bible comforts me so much. Jesus said in John 5:28&29 there would come a time when those in the memorial tombs would hear his voice and come out. This would also be at a time when Revelation 21:3&4 says there will be no more tears, pain or death. This would all happen when God’s Kingdom comes, the same kingdom that Jesus taught us to pray for in the Lord’s Prayer. What a wonderful prospect for Beth and all those in the memorial tombs now. We express our deepest sympathy. We hope you find comfort in this time of loss.
Bonnie: sorry for your loss-we all are striving to get to a ‘better’ place-rest assured your mom is there.
Bill and Nancy, You have our sympathy for the loss of your Mom. Keep her memories close to your heart. We are thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers.
My sister’s, Chelsea, middle name is Beth because of this dear woman. And, although, I wasn’t raised in IA and had the pleasure of visiting with Grandma Beth only a few times in my life…the stories of her, the traditions she passed on, the beautiful woman she always was, is an impression that’s been left with me throughout my life. One of the great-grandchildren, Ashlei Cutsforth 12808 Claude Place Thornton, CO 80241
When my Grandma Barta was in the same nursing home as Aunt Beth, my husband and I went to visit them both. Aunt Beth was was strolling up and down the hall, and she seen us coming. She put out her arms for a hug, and I thought wow isn’t this nice—but she breezed right by ME and went for my husbands arms…….what a kick in the pants that was!!!! Great memory of a wonderful person… Love, Lisa
I did not personally know this lovely lady but had been told of her life and adventures many times by her grandaughter. She must have truly been a great lady in faith! To the family I send love and prayers for their loss along with joy and gladness for her victory as she is in the arms of our saviour for ever more! God bless and keep the family in their travels and days ahead! Much Love, Charlene
Dear Grandma. I know you have prepared your way home and even though I will miss you, I am celebrating your life with joy, and reflecting on all the memories, the laughter and life lessons you bequeathed to me. I will never forget our ‘secret place’. (wink) Love you so much. Cattinky
To Beths family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember when she first came to the NHNR Center. She and our Grandma were in the same room at the hospital. She always enjoyed seeing my grandaughters when they came to the center. Her eyes would just light up. Take care, Kathy Roethler
so sorry to hear of your loss– Beth was a great lady. grant