James Pierre Vanbeers

James Pierre VanBeers of Cuba, Missouri was born to the union of Pierre Gene and Agatha (Wagner) VanBeers on January 17, 1910 in Maplewood, Missouri and left from this life on Monday, November 24, 2008 in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 98 years 10 months and 7 days. James was united in marriage to Louise F. Kreichelt on September 7, 1934 in East St. Louis, Illinois and to this union one daughter was born Joan Alyne. James retired after many years of owning and operating the Clark Oil Station in Maplewood, Missouri. He was a member of the Cuba United Methodist Church and was a self taught piano player in which he enjoyed entertaining others. He also enjoyed bowling, playing a game of pool, watching baseball and spending time with his friends. James is preceded in death by his parents Pierre Gene and Agatha (Wagner) VanBeers; wife Louise F. (Kreichelt) VanBeers; one brother Walter VanBeers and other relatives and friends. Those who are left to cherish his memory and to continue his legacy are his daughter Joan Alyne Bisesi of Fenton, Missouri; one grandson Glenn James Wilson of Festus, Missouri; one great-grandson James Bell of St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation: Saturday, November 29, 2008 1-2 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home 904 W. Washington St. Cuba, Missouri. Funeral: Saturday, November 29, 2008 2:00 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Lathum, officiating. Interment: Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. The Britton Funeral Home of Cuba is honored to be serving the VanBeers family.