Jane Lea Beamer Simpson passed from this life May 2, 2016 following a two-year battle with ovarian cancer. Jane was born June 10, 1942 to Cecil and Evelyn Beamer in southwest Iowa. Her father died when Jane was 3 years old. She was raised with her brother John, by their mother and grandmother until her mother married Wm Warrick several years later.

Jane graduated from high school in Mount Ayr, Iowa. She attended Maryville College and finished her Bachelors degree at MSU in Springfield, MO. She worked in several offices including the FBI in Washington DC, the Kansas City Art Institute and Missouri DFS. She was always grateful to Kay Logsdon who gave her the opportunity to work with citizen concerns in the public information office for the City of Springfield for several years.

Jane loved to read and studied the writings of Paul and the New Testament for many years. She was a member of Schweitzer United Methodist Church and a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church for 35 years prior to that.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents and her brother. Jane was married to Richard Simpson, and they shared 39 years together in the Springfield area. She is survived by her husband Richard; a stepson, Michael (Jeanne) Simpson of Yellville, AK; sister-in-law, Saundra Allen of Webb City; two nieces; three nephews; two great-nieces; and many wonderful friends who have supported her through her illness.

The family wants to express appreciation of these friends and Dr. Kim and Stacey, Dr. Hoos and Vicki, and so many at Mercy Hospital and the cancer center.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers please make a contribution in her name to The Victim Center at 819 N. Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65802, or The Harmony House, 519 E. Cherry, Springfield, MO 65806, both which serve women and children's needs. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Danforth Cemetery with visitation to follow at cemetery. Directions to cemetery: East of Hwy 65 on Division (YY) 3.9 miles to FR 213. North on 213, 1 mile to cemetery on right.