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Anthony Terrell Beshears
ANTHONY TERRELL BESHEARS
Cedar Rapids
Anthony Terrell Beshears, 52, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his daughter, Ashley (Myles) Monnahan; grandchildren, Brendyn and Brooklyn; brothers, Emmett (Mindy Schaap) Beshears, Tyler Ankney and MacArthur James Jr.; nieces, Mariah Beshears and Melissa (Sharon Kenney) Jacobus; nephews, Justin Bascom and Tyson Hathaway; great-uncle, Wesley Beshears; and his beloved dog, Tuffy.
Anthony was born Aug. 28, 1969, in Cedar Rapids, the son of MacArthur James and Katherine "Suzy" Beshears. He graduated from Washington High School in 1987, where he played football. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army. Anthony was a spunky jokester who loved to be with his family. He enjoyed riding LIFTS with bus driver, Jim and going to "work" at Milestones. In his free time, Anthony played board games, watched TV, cheered on his 49ers, and listened to music.
He was preceded in death by his father; mother; grandparents; and uncle, Bill Beshears.
Anthony loved to raise his glass and share a "cheers" with everyone. His family shares a loving "cheers" with all of the caregivers who have shared their love and compassion with him the last 25 years.
Please share your love and support with Anthony's family on his Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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