Cleo "Bob" Beveridge Jr.

Cleo Robert Beveridge, Jr. (Bob) was born the fourth of five children on August 6, 1950 to Cleo and Audrey (Roach) Beveridge in Des Moines, IA. He passed away with family at his side on February 25, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA.

Bob grew up in the Dog Patch Area of Des Moines. He was a 1968 graduate of Johnston High School.

Bob was employed at Meredith Printing/RR Donnelly for 33 years until the company closed in 2002. He then worked various jobs, retiring in 2011.

Bob belonged to GWTA and enjoyed attending rallies on his motorcycle across the USA. Fishing, whether ice or summer, was a favorite hobby of Bob’s, spending many hours in the outdoors. He also enjoyed working with his hands, tinkering and repairing small engines. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to those who needed help.

Bob was a man of God and lived out his strong faith to family and friends.

Bob married Pam DeKoning on September 14, 1985. They made a home in Des Moines with his two sons, Chad Robert and Travis Aaron.

Bob leaves his loving wife, Pam; his son, Travis (Tracey); and granddaughters, Julia and Ella.

Bob is also survived by his brothers, Dennis (De) McCurdy, Brandon, MS and Steve Beveridge, LeMars, IA; and one sister, Carol Culver, Des Moines, IA. Bob also leaves behind mother-in-law, Margaret Ann DeKoning; and in-laws, Terry (Dianna) DeKoning, Sharon (Steve) Fopma, Steven (Sandy) DeKoning, and Michael (Deanne) DeKoning. He also leaves numerous nephews, nieces, and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his son, Chad Beveridge; his parents; sister, Ellen (Bob) Steinberger; and father-in-law, Carroll DeKoning.

Bob was a casual man so to honor his memory please dress business casual for the service.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Burial will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Orilla, IA. The family will receive visitors from 4-8 p.m., Friday, also at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Bob.

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

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