Beattie, Steven R. 1962-2025 Savannah, Mo.

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Steven Ray “Steve” Beattie, 62, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday April 2, 2025, at his residence. Steve was born in St. Joseph on June 18, 1962, to the late Billy and Kay Beattie.

He was a 1980 graduate of Savannah High School and during his career he lived and worked in Colorado, Hawaii, Texas and back home in Missouri with Edwards Chemicals, in St. Joseph, and Kawasaki, in Maryville.

Mr. Beattie is survived by a son, Austin Beattie; sister, Sherry (Martin) Tunks; nephews, Tyler Tunks, Andrew (Ashley) Tunks, Mitchell (Maddie) Tunks; five great-nieces and nephews; aunt, Kathy (Jim) Love; and extended family members.

A private family inurnment will be held at the Savannah Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice in Steve’s memory.

A register book will be available for signing at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.