Wava was a member of Corwith United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the Prayer Team. She was a former member of the review board of Duncan Heights, as well as a member of the Hancock County Historical Society, 500 Card Club, Prayer Shawl Team, and Corwith Community Club. She was always willing to help out with many community activities. Wava is survived by her children, Eldon and Darlene Geary of Lee Summit, Missouri and their children Tami, Miki, and Tony and their families; Mike and Deb Geary of Clarion, Iowa and their children Meghan, Troy, Michelle and their families; and Pam beck of Park Ridge, Illinois and her children Jack and Amelia. She is also survived by her 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Wava was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood; her parents; two sisters, Irma and Velda; three brothers, Lyle, Merle and Wayne; and son-in-law Paul Beck. Wava continued to make new friends in life, and she spent many happy hours playing cards and dominoes with her dear friends at The Meadows in Clarion, Iowa. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and much love, at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.