Beverly J. Arthur, 91, Des Moines

Beverly Jean Arthur, of Des Moines, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2024, at the age of 91. Many of her children and grandchildren and their spouses were able to be with her during her last moments.

Beverly Jean Slater was born on July 11, 1933 in Des Moines, the daughter of Harold Burr and Edna Lorraine (Sudbrook) Slater. She spent her early years on the family farm near Mitchellville before moving to Newton, where she attended Newton High School.

In December 1949 she married Forest Duane Jackson. They had two children, Martin and Meridee. After Forest's death, she married Richard Pau...