In Memory

James W. Beeler - Class Of 1980

Obituaries in Des Moines, IA | The Des Moines Register  Jim Beeler, 63, of Urbandale, Iowa passed away on August 7th, 2023.

Jim is survived by his son, Austin Lawrence of Grimes, Iowa; stepson Michael Steevens (Nic) of Saint Paul, MN; his sister, Cherie Rissman (Jon) of Urbandale; nephew, Robbie Rissman of Urbandale; niece Jessie Alex (Nic) of Waukee and his beloved cat, Shorty. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Margaret Beeler and his wife, Gigi

A Celebration of Life will be held at Merle Hay Chapel located at 4400 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines on August 27. The family will have a visitation at 2:00 pm with the Celebration of Life at 3:00 pm. You may go here to view a live stream of the Celebration of Life on Jim’s obituary page at www.MerleHayFuneralHome.com.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for causes important to Jim.