George Wendell Beltz, of Willow Springs, Mo., passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in his home, surrounded by his family.
George was born Oct. 24, 1928, in Willow Springs to Elmer and Ruth (Redding) Beltz. On June 6, 1948, he married the love of his life, Phebe Lorene Tate, in Mountain Grove. They were married for more than 60 years and now have been reunited in Heaven. To this union four children and two foster children were added.
George was a lifetime farmer, and his love of God, family and farming was his strength. He didn’t serve in the U.S. Army but he was a strong leader in the Army of God. Together he and Lorene worked countless hours with the Church of God and spent time teaching their family about God. Whether it was on the farm and being thankful for the blessings the Lord brought or helping friends through struggles, George always kept his faith and made sure others saw that through him. His patience and gratitude to the Lord made him a role model for many people.
He raised his family in Willow Springs and was blessed to be able to know and love many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Phebe Lorene; his parents, Elmer and Ruth Beltz; and two brothers, J.C. and LeRoy.
He is survived by his children, Georgia Williamson and husband, Monty, of Mountain View; Joe Beltz and wife, Nancy, of Mountain View, Bob Beltz and wife, Maxine, of Willow Springs, Sharon Callahan and husband, Jeff, of Sedalia, Mo., Connie Adkerson of West Plains and Becky Brown of Holmen, Wisc.; two brothers, John Beltz and wife, Jeannie, of Willow Springs and Kenneth Beltz and wife, Viola, of Elk Creek; and one sister, Geneva Coats and husband, Jim, of Mountain Grove. George is also survived by his 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, with the Rev. Al Tilman and the Rev. Robin McCullough officiating. Interment was in Clear Springs Cemetery, Texas County, Mo.
Memorials may be made to Imagination Library c/o Rotary Club of Mountain View or Clear Springs Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
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