Carol L. Beardsley, 86, East Moline, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, after a fall at her home. Visitation is 4-7 PM Monday January 13 at Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline. Funeral services are at 10:30 AM Tuesday January 14 at Church of Christ, 4800 38th Avenue, Moline. Burial is in Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Church of Christ.

Carol was born on November 5, 1933 in Adams County, IL, a daughter of Albert and Ida (Campbell) Dawson. She married Robert E. Beardsley on December 1, 1962. He died May 23, 2005. In addition to being a fabulous cook, Carol was a talented photographer, seamstress, and embroiderer. She made everything from Christmas dresses to sailor suits for her beloved grandchildren. After she learned counted cross-stitch, she chose a pattern for each member of her family and embroidered a work of art for everyone. She and Bob were active in their church, and often took wedding pictures of couples who were married there. She taught Bible classes, cooked funeral luncheons, and purchased or repaired coats to give away. She volunteered at Illini (Genesis) Hospital for 15 years. Carol was a smart, well-read, generous woman who will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her sons Mike (Sherry) Beardsley (Rock Island) and Don (Sally) Beardsley (Buckeye, AZ); grandchildren John, Angela, Jessica, and Tim; great-grandchildren Albert, Brennan, Brooklynn, Mitchell, Faith, Macie, Donald, Natalia, and Nikolas; siblings Betty Sims (East Moline), Rose Mary Hirasawa (Lander, WY), Harry Dawson (Wesley Chapel, FL), and Mark Dawson (Pittsburgh, CA); and dear friend Vicki Jolibois, TX.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by infant daughter, Patty, her parents, and siblings Elsie, Tom and Mike. Online condolences may be left at www.vanhoe.com

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Monday, January 13, 2020 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 10:30 AM

Church of Christ 4800 38th Avenue Moline, IL 61265