DONALD EUGENE “DON” BEYE

Donald Eugene “Don” Beye, a long-time resident of Pittsburg, passed away September 11, 2024 at Arma, KS. Don was born on April 9, 1928 to Ida (Briles) & Leo Beye at their home outside Augusta, Kansas.

Don was a proud military veteran serving in both the United States Army and the United States Air Force. During a period of over 28 years he served his country.  He was a veteran of World War II and the Vietnam War.  He retired in 1974, with over 20 years of active duty as a Tec Sargeant.  He was adept at many things: repairing small engines, construction, wood work, home repair, and making hand-sewn cross-stitch quilts to name only a few. Don was known to be ready to assist others in any way he could, big or small.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie, parents, Leo & Ida, his brother Bill, granddaughter, Melissa Flint Potter, grandson, Rodney Yates, former wives LaWanda & Elaine (mothers of his children), step-son-in-law, Bill Yoakam and nephews, Charles and Calvin Beye.  Surviving Don are his sister, Valetia (Harold) Arnold, children: Janice (Pete) Yates, Sharon (Ray) Flint, Steve (Nena) Beye and Terri (Bill) Hendricks and step-children: Art (Jane) Turigliatto and Bobbie Yoakam-Holt (Shane Holt). In addition, he is survived by 9 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, and many great- and great-great grandchildren and step-grandchildren, much-loved nieces, nephews and cousins.