Donna J. Beggs 1929-2017
BEGGS, BONAR, JOHNSTON, JUHL, DAVIS, MCCANN, DAVIS
Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 3/10/2017 at 15:31:23
Donna J. Beggs, 87, of Brighton, MI, formerly of Vinton, died February 14, 2017, following an extended illness.
A funeral service was held February 19, 2017, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Vinton with Rev. Dr. Sue Thomas officiating. Private committal services were held in Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton. Phillips Funeral Home, Vinton, was in charge of arrangements.
Donna was born July 1, 1929, in Lebanon, IA, to Earl and Esther (Bonar) Johnston. On May 14, 1950, she was united in marriage to Francis J. Beggs at the Methodist Chapel in Fairfield, IA. The couple eventually settled in Vinton and owned and operated Benton County Title Co. for more than 30 years.
They spent their retirement at Cedarview in Vinton with winters in Arizona before moving to Meth-Wick Manor in Cedar Rapids.
Francis preceded his wife in death on June 26, 2011. In 2016, Donna moved to Brighton, MI, to be near her son.
While living in Vinton, Donna Was an active member of Wesley United MethOdist Church and the Vinton Country Club.
An accomplished artist, Donna enjoyed painting florals, portraits and outdoor scenes from nature. She was a collector of antiques, especially china and glassware and enjoyed music and Singing. Donna was a great baker, known for her homemade rolls, tea rings and pies.
Most importantly, Donna enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her son, Bradley and wife Allison of New Hudson, MI; her son-in-law, Charles (Chuck) Juhl of Sioux Falls, SD; her grandchildren, Elizabeth (Jason) Davis of Sioux Falls and Michelle (Daniel) McCann of Vinton; a brother, Paul Johnston, Lebanon; and great-grandchildren, Ethan Davis and his newborn twin brothers, Aidan and Declan.
In addition to her parents and husband, Donna was preceded in death by her daughter, Theresa Ann Juhl, an infant son, John Matthew Beggs, and her sister, Esther Johnston.
Source: Van Buren County Register, Keosauqua, IA, 9 Mar 2017
Van Buren Obituaries maintained by Rich Lowe.
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