Funeral Services for Ronald Joe Bever, Age 81 (formerly of St. Charles, Missouri) were held on Thursday, July 17th, 2025 at Evans Funeral Home, Houston, Missouri.
Ronald Joe Bever, age 78, son of Joseph (Joe) & Freida Bever was born November 1, 1946, in St. Louis, Mo. He passed away July 11, 2025, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his wife Doris of 40 years and his parents.
He is survived by two sisters, Mary Ann McCallister of Houston, MO and Rita (Jerry) Blair of O’Fallon, MO; one step son, Rick Beard of Benton, KY; one grandson, Jake Beard of St. Louis, MO one granddaughter, Crystal Brusha of Woodstock, GA; and several nieces and nephews.
Ronnie grew up in the Houston area where he attended the local school. He was in the Army from 1967 to 1969 where he served two tours in Vietnam. He was employed by Ford Motor Company in St. Louis, MO and retired after 30 years.
He married Doris Beard in 1972 and lived in St. Charles, MO. They enjoyed traveling, camping, and boating together. In later years, Ronnie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sitting on the bank of the Mississippi River with his dear friend, Mary, who loved and cared so much for him.
Ronnie will be missed by his family, friends, and all who loved him.