Beverly Lois van Zanten of Osceola, Missouri passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025. Beverly was born February 17, 1938 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada. She moved with her family to the U.S. in 1950 and graduated high school in Watertown, South Dakota in 1956. Beverly went to nursing school at St. Luke’s in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated in 1959, becoming a Registered Nurse. In 1969, Beverly met the love of her life, Niko van Zanten, while he was in medical school. She moved with her two sons, Kurt and Eric, to the Netherlands, and Niko and Beverly were united in marriage on August 15, 1970. They lived in the Netherlands for the next 12 years having two children together, Lisa and Hans. Thereafter, they returned to Kansas City and ultimately settled in Osceola, Missouri.
Beverly worked for the St. Clair County Health Department as a Home Health Nurse the remainder of her career. After retirement, Beverly was involved in many social clubs including Art Guild, Study Guild, Optimist Club, and Garden Club. Beverly was also very involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Beverly spent a lot of time cultivating friendships and would even meet her nursing school friends for lunch every month until her health declined. If you met Beverly, you know she was a force to be reckoned with, but a true caregiver at heart. Loved by many, she will forever be missed.
Beverly was preceded in death by her husband Niko van Zanten, her son Kurt Warnstaff and infant son Ian Warnstaff. She is survived by her son Eric Warnstaff of Overland Park, Kansas; daughter Lisa Sheldon (Ryan) of Osceola, Missouri; son Hans van Zanten (Kym) of Kansas City, Missouri; eight grandchildren: Blaine Warnstaff, Jessica Salas (Luis), Mya van Zanten, Sophie van Zanten, Niko van Zanten, Markus van Zanten, Heidi Sheldon, and Michael Sheldon; and one great grandson, Harrison. Also surviving are sister, Valerie Lanning, and brother, Terry (Jean) Grapentine, and four nieces and nephews, Pam, Scott, David, and Kelly.
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Lilian Hanssen says
May 20, 2025 at 11:41 pmI got to know Beverly when she lived in Limburg. Her hospitality was great. A glass of wine, a beer and a sigaret were never missing. She always had a clearing oppinion, she liked to argue. Above all she loved coziness. We as youngsters were always welcome Her roaring laughter will always stay with me.
Rest in peace dear Beverly. Rust zacht lieve Beverly. Liefs Lilian
Lila Foster says
May 21, 2025 at 5:56 pmQuite a lady! I always looked forward to our visits at Five Loaves and Two Sisters.