Patricia
Patricia Julia Beeman
d. September 23, 2013
Patricia Julia (Boast) Beeman, age 89, was born on March 17, 1924 and passed away on September 23, 2013 at Prestige Care & Rehabilitation in Grandview. Mom lived her entire life in the Lower Yakima Valley and called it home. She was a first generation American born to immigrant parents Isaac and Dina Boast on the kitchen table of the family farm on East Euclid Road in Mabton, WA. She was proud to say she was half English and half Norwegian. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Mabton High School in 1942. She then worked in Seattle, WA for a short time where she met Raymond Cecil Beeman from Pueblo, CO at a USO dance while Dad was recuperating from a World War II injury while serving in the US Navy on the USS Enterprise. After a short courtship, they were married on March 24, 1945 at the Presbyterian Church in Grandview, WA. They settled on the family farm in Mabton and raised seven children. Mom was the homemaker but also worked in the fields at home and surrounding farms. After the kids were older, she also worked at Prosser Pack until her retirement. After Dad and Mom retired, they hit the open road towing their travel trailer and saw most of the United States but always returned home to the family farm. They attended numerous family reunions, kids and grandkids sporting events and other activities. Mom was known for her premature white hair starting by age 40 and her Saturday weekly trip to have her hair done. Mom rarely missed a Mariners game on TV. However, Mom enjoyed and was most happy spending time with all her family. She will be dearly missed and was greatly loved by her family and friends.
She is survived by her seven children: Nancy (Neil) VanWyk, Prosser, WA; Gary (Sheryl) Beeman, Yakima, WA; Julia (Rodney) Peeler, Seattle, WA; Wayne (Kathy) Beeman, Mabton, WA; RoseAnn Beeman, Prosser, WA; Rick Beeman, Williston, ND; Peggy (Loren) Headrick, Minot, ND. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, brother and sister in-laws, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters, and husband of 63 years.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:00am at the Prosser Funeral Home, 1220 Sheridan Ave, Prosser, WA 99350.
An inurnment will be held at the Mabton Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish, make a donation to your favorite charity or organization.
The family would like to thank the Prestige Care & Rehabilitation in Grandview, WA for their loving care and kindness to Mom during her stay.
You may sign the online guestbook and leave a message of condolence for the family at www.prosserfuneralhome.com
She is survived by her seven children: Nancy (Neil) VanWyk, Prosser, WA; Gary (Sheryl) Beeman, Yakima, WA; Julia (Rodney) Peeler, Seattle, WA; Wayne (Kathy) Beeman, Mabton, WA; RoseAnn Beeman, Prosser, WA; Rick Beeman, Williston, ND; Peggy (Loren) Headrick, Minot, ND. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, brother and sister in-laws, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters, and husband of 63 years.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:00am at the Prosser Funeral Home, 1220 Sheridan Ave, Prosser, WA 99350.
An inurnment will be held at the Mabton Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish, make a donation to your favorite charity or organization.
The family would like to thank the Prestige Care & Rehabilitation in Grandview, WA for their loving care and kindness to Mom during her stay.
You may sign the online guestbook and leave a message of condolence for the family at www.prosserfuneralhome.com
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