Beva C. Stringer

Beva C. Stringer

Beva Caroline Stringer, age 95, of Lawrence, Kansas entered eternal rest with Jesus on September 22, 2025. She was born to Roy Edward and Rose Katherine (Wode) Waller in Altamont, Kansas on February 23, 1930.

A life-long Kansas resident, Beva graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1947. She and Darrell Eugene Stringer were married on June 17, 1948 and resided for almost 60 years in Parsons. The couple raised four children together, Lynn Searles (Martin), Janis Stewart (Steve), Dwight Stringer, and Jeff Stringer (Yolanda). They had seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Beva was proceeded in death by her parents (Roy and Rose), brothers (Sylvester Leo, Clifford Ray, and Dwight Merle), husband (Darrell in 2007), son (Dwight in 2012), and great-granddaughter (Amara Grace Stringer in 2004).

In Parsons Beva and Darrell built their farm and businesses side-by-side as a team. Their business enterprises included: Fina gas station, Case tractor dealership, manufacturing and sales of Dependable garden tractors, and used car sales. Beva returned to school obtaining an Associates of Arts degree from Labette Community Junior College (LCJC) in 1966. She then worked for LCJC as Assistant to the Director of Admissions, Elliot Implements John Deer Dealership as Office Manager, and New Dimensions Real Estate as a Broker and Office Manager before her retirement.

Beva enjoyed growing and canning vegetables from her big garden. She also liked to go fishing and play board games. Her greatest joy, however, was serving the Lord. During losses and hardships Beva stayed faithful to God because, “He has been faithful to me.” She actively served her church family participating on committees, working in the food pantry and singing in the choir. Her wish was for everyone to join her on this heavenly journey.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66004. Services will held at 10 am on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Graveside service will be at 3 pm on Monday, September 29 at Memorial Lawn, Parsons, KS 67357.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Cornerstone Community Church, 2500 O’Connell Road, Lawrence, KS 66046.