Beulah Anderson, 97, peacefully passed away on August 12, 2023. Beulah was born on July 7, 1926 in Kansas, the oldest of 10 children born to Walter Grammer and Ruby (nee: Rist). Beulah was married at the age of 16 to Glenn Eugene Anderson (“Gene”) on December 18, 1942. In the early years, Beulah was a substitute teacher until she became a mother and homemaker at the age of 18. Later in life, Beulah showcased many different talents by showing she had an eye for interior decorating by wallpapering and painting homes, working as a receptionist for Anderson Trucking and Excavating, and making toothbrushes for a dental manufacturing company. Upon becoming a grandmother, she helped care for and doted on her grandchildren, similar to how she helped care for her many younger siblings. After her grandchildren grew up, Beulah continued her love of caregiving and spent time taking care of others, even elderly clients older than herself. Beulah finally retired from her caretaking at the young age of 93. The one thing Beulah did not retire from was being the self proclaimed mayor of “Anderson Acres,” which is where she lived for more than 70+ years.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (James) Stein, and sons Gary (Marilyn) Anderson and Mark (Tiffany) Anderson; sibling Gerald (Virginia) Grammer; grandchildren Todd (Susan) Stein, Brian (Debra) Stein, Scott (Brenda) Stein, Christy (Kevin) Irland, Kent (Wendee) Anderson, Michael (Lynn) Anderson, and Mark (Brittany) Anderson; great grandchildren Katherine Stein, Michael (Elizabeth) Stein, Megan Stein, Connor Stein, Kyle Stein, Stephanie (Jeffrey) Brown, Christopher Stein, Charlie Irland, Jimmy Irland, Drew Anderson (preceded in death), Tanner Anderson, Carly Anderson, Mackenzie Anderson, Aiden Anderson, Liam Anderson and Hadley Anderson; and great, great grandchild Baker Brown. Beloved husband Gene preceded Beulah in death almost 28 years ago, in 1995.
Beulah loved watching all sports, and especially was an avid fan of both the University of Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas City Royals. She took great pride in keeping her house neat and tidy and doing her own yard work. She loved watching game shows and making candy. Beulah was known for being a kind and generous person, with a persuasive nature, who enjoyed life, people, and having fun. She was happiest being around her family and friends, and brought joy and love to everyone she knew. Her bright blue eyes, contagious smile and flirtatious laugh will be truly missed.
Friends may visit Tuesday, August 15, 2023 from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home at 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas. 66046. The funeral service will also be held at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 16, at 10:00 am, burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations In memory of Beulah Anderson, may be made to VFW Post 6654, 33725 West 84th Street, De Soto, Kansas 66018 or Ascend Hospice, 5020 Billings Parkway, Suite D1, Lawrence, Kansas 66049.
