Naomi Ruth Beal

Naomi Beal, 100, passed away on July 18, 2015, at Ramsey Village in Des Moines. She was born May 30, 1915, in Adel, Iowa to William and Flossie Fox.

Naomi was a homemaker most of her life, devoting herself to her family and home. She was an active member of Stover Church of the Brethren in Des Moines and enjoyed solving puzzles, playing Dominoes, and creating photo albums. Naomi also had a passion for animals and loved collecting dog figurines.

Naomi is survived by her daughter, Carla (Kenneth) Sanburg; son, Ronald (Diane) Smith; stepsons, Wayne (Anita) Beal and John (Carol) Beal; daughter-in-law, Roberta Beal; grandchildren, Todd, Tara, Shane, Courtnay, Marty, Terry, Kim, and Eric; as well as her many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James W. Beal and Carl Smith; stepson, J. Winston Beal; and grandson, Trevor Myers.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with visitation beginning one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in Adel, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the International Heifer Project or Stover Church in loving memory of Naomi.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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