Delores “Dodie” Beaver

Beaver, Delores M., of O’Fallon, MO, died peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2016, at the age of 84. Beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Ida Knapp; preceded in death by two husbands James A. Smith and Rex H. Beaver; devoted mother of Nancy (Paul Schalkham) Bakker (nee: Smith) and Kim (Kurt Kateman) Kluesner (nee: Beaver); cherished grandmother of Ryan C. Kluesner; she is also survived by nieces, nephew, other relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard Cottingham and James Cottingham.

Dodie was an avid Antiquer, she enjoyed gardening and dancing, she was a proud homemaker, and loved dogs. But most of all she loved being with her family.

Memorials may be made to Open Door Animal Sanctuary or Stray Rescue of St. Louis.