Elizabeth (Beth) Haas-Fournier-Fountain, 87 originally from Unionville, MO. Passed away at her home in Smithville, MO, on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Beth was born in Centerville, IA, on December 28, 1936, the daughter of Clark and Wineva Haas. After graduating from Unionville High School, she attended Kirksville Teachers College and Arizona State University, where she earned her degree in teaching.
Beth is survived by her children. Lorri Garten (Randy) of Sebatian, FL., Greg Fournier (Kari) of Smithville, MO and Mark Fournier (Julie) of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Tom Fournier of Mankoto, MN, 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A beloved cousin who was more like her sister, Shelda Carr of Unionville, MO. As well as many other cousins.
Beth was preceded in death by her parents Clark and Wineva Haas, Robert Fournier, Melvin Fountain, and Life Partner Donald Stewart.
Beth started her teaching career in Phoenix, AZ, then moved to Unionville and taught in Centerville, IA, Novinger, MO, and Brashear, MO. Upon retiring from full-time teaching, she continued as a substitute teacher in Unionville. Her love of teaching showed in many former students giving hugs and sharing stories of her teaching days when she saw them in various places.
Beth had several hobbies and activities that she loved to do. Gardening was a particular activity she enjoyed. She spent countless hours outside the Black Kettle and her home in Unionville tending to all of her flower gardens, trees, and vines.
She loved to travel the country and memorialized those trips with Panoramic photos from where she visited. Beth enjoyed three-hour shopping trips to Wal-Mart with her cousin Shelda or whoever she could con into taking her. She especially enjoyed doing arts and crafts with her grandchildren. Beth enjoyed a wicked game of Yahtzee and Sequence. All the time cheating but denying it. She enjoyed motorcycle rides with her son-in-law Randy and daughter Lorri.
In her later years, she enjoyed sitting with her family and friends and telling stories of her life. Beth had an unbreakable love for her dogs, Millie, Billie Bob and Gracie for the 17 years she had them. Beth will be greatly missed by all her loved ones.
A private family service will be held in her honor.
