Sara Beth McComas

McComas, Sara Beth

Age, 90, passed away peacefully on June 29 in Albuquerque. She was born to Carl and Bessie Crouse on April 9, 1930 in Marshall County, IA. She has been a resident of Albuquerque since 1972. Beth, as she preferred to be called, was married to Edwin L. McComas on June 20, 1951 in Earlham, IA. She attended Simpson College in Indianola, IA where she completed a 2 year course in Primary Education. She graduated from the State University of NY-Brockport earning her Bachelor of Science degree, and completed a Master of Arts degree from the University of NM in 1977. She taught for 4 years in Rochester, NY and for 20 years at APS Elementary schools, Bandelier, Wherry and Kirtland. Beth is survived by her sons Randy McComas and wife Monica of Albuquerque, and Greg McComas and wife Vilija of Salt Lake City, and four grandchildren, Joshua and his wife Erin, Shannon and her husband Carlos, Rima and Kyra. She was preceded in death by her husband Ed in 2004, her parents and both brothers, Verle and Clark.

Beth consistently took an active role in the life of the school at which she taught, serving on boards, heading committees and in the communities of the individual schools. She strove to never lose sight of the needs of the children in her classroom. After retirement Beth became active in the Albuquerque Association of Educational Retirees, serving as treasurer, as reservation chairman for the monthly luncheons and helping to process newsletters. She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church.

Beth loved her family and friends dearly, and enjoyed walking for exercise at the malls most mornings, as well as crossword puzzles, bridge, reading and traveling.

The family would like to thank the staff and management of Atria Vista Del Rio plus Alliance Home Health Care for their love, support and care during these last months of her life.

Sara Beth will be interred with her husband Ed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. 

Daniels Family Funeral Services

3113 Carlisle Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

505-884-1188