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MARY KATHERINE BEEKS
January 22, 1929 ~ December 13, 2012
"Mary had a remarkable Christian faith
and loved to share that with people."
Mary Katherine Beeks of Vancouver, WA, passed away on Dec. 13, 2012 at the age of 83. She was born in Richland, WA to Katherine and Dempsey Lauderdale and later attended Clark College in Vancouver.
Mary retired as a Federal Civil Service Test Supervisor at OPM (Office of Personnel Management).
She was a member of the Columbia Presbyterian Church and loved to bake, sew and garden-her yard was park-like.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Debra Beeks-Kerstein (Jim); daughter-in-law, Donna Beeks; grandson, Jason Beeks (Jennifer); granddaughter, Janna Moats (Tom), grandson, Jared Beeks; four precious great-grandchildren; brothers, Dempsey and Charles; and sister, Eva.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Beeks; and son, Ronald Beeks.
A memorial service will be held on Wed., Dec. 19, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Salvation Army.
Please sign her guestbook at: www.columbian.com./obits.
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Memories and Condolences
for MARY BEEKS
Margaret Teasley
December 28, 2012
In loving memory.I will truly miss my friend and co-worker.
Gene & Margaret Teasley
Debra Liddle
December 17, 2012
Debra, I have fond memories of being at your family home when I was young. Your Mother was a Angel to my mother over the years. She was such a lovely Christian Women and will be so missed. Sorry for your loss.
John Marks
December 16, 2012
Mary Beeks blessed us we got to know her through family gatherings ... she was our grandchildren's Great Grammy! Sara and Jack always looked forward to spending their special time with her. Grammy planned the time together sharing her gifts, talents, and teaching them to appreciate simple things in life. The times together included story time, finger puppets, playing games, and enjoying breakfast together. When we'd pick them up from Grammy's house the smiles were huge and the stories heart warming. Thank you, Mary for the beautiful memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Blessings & peace to the Beeks' family.
PAT MEYERS
December 16, 2012
MARY WAS TRULY A VERY KIND, GRACIOUS LADY. SHE WAS ALWAYS SO GIVING, MAKING EVERY HOLIDAY AND BIRTHDAY A WONDERFUL OCCASION.ONE CAN NEVER FORGET MARYS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVE OPEN HOUSE AND BUFFET WHERE FAMILY AND FRIENDS GATHERED FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER.WHAT WONDERFUL MEMORIES I WILL ALWAYS HAVE OF MARY,JACK AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY. FOR ME THEY ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN FRIENDS, THEY ARE TRULY FAMILY AND I LOVE THEM DEARLY. SO MANY,MANY MEMORIES STILL TO BE MADE AND PAST ONES TO ALWAYS BE SHARED.BLESS YOU MARY AND YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY.
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Bruce Daniels
December 16, 2012
Sorry to read about Mrs.Beeks passing.
Jan Thomas
December 16, 2012
Dearest family of Mary. My mother, husband and I were priviledge to know Jack and Mary because of Jacks wonderful work doing our taxes for us for years. Your parents and Grandparents and Great grandparents were wonderful loving people. I sincerely hope that your memories of them will aid you in the process of grieving. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time.
Ruth Zaske
December 16, 2012
One of the things that helped me when my parents passed away was people who shared memories of them and you may not know me but Jack and Mary Beeks were household names in my home as I was growing up. My father spoke very highly of yours and my Mom enjoyed visiting with your Mom while Jack and Dad worked on taxes together. It is so hard to lose all these wonderful people and my thoughts are with you....
Sharon Woosley
December 16, 2012
Dearest Debbie: Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mama. Your love and care for her these past months, is a tribute to the kind of mother she was, and daughter she raised. May you find comfort in knowing you did everything right...she would be so proud of you! Sending lots of love your way, and our best wishes to you and all the family. Sharon and Terry Woosley
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