Virginia Beane
September 17, 2012
Virginia “Ginny” Beane, 67, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Virginia was born January 31, 1945, in Geneva, Illinois, to Don and Jane Renaud. She graduated from Grinnell High School and earned her B.A. in speech and dramatic arts from the University of Iowa. In 1966, she married Ron Beane. In 1972, he couple moved to Des Moines, where Virginia was an active volunteer in her children’s schools, her church, and the community. In 1988, she became the state administrator for community crime victim’s assistance programs in the Office of the Iowa Attorney General. She retired in 2007. The couple enjoyed traveling the world together. Virginia was an avid reader and a member of Junior League and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
Virginia is survived by her beloved husband, Ron; children, Wade Beane and Rachel (Eric Chown) Beane; grandchildren, Kira and Zander Chown; and her siblings, Donna, Mary, David, and Kat. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 20, 2012, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3424 Forest Avenue, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ray Callahan
09/18/2012
Ron and Family
I did not know your wife and mother. I enjoyed conversations with Ron at the Iowa DOT. I am sorry for your loss.
Ray Callahan
Marti Anderson
09/18/2012
Ron, Rachel, and Wade; I am so sorry for your loss. You three and the grandchildren were the lights of Virginia's life. Her service to her community and state came from her heart. She will be missed.
Aunt Mary Lou and john
09/18/2012
Been with your Aunt Mary Lou at the doctors office today. (A least a weekly thing at 87.) Today all her talk was of You, Ginny and her sister Celia. She has been recounting to me how everyone came to Aunt Celia's 75th birthday. Apparently you and Ginny were only expecting Aunts and Uncles but a bunch of Nieces and Nephews came too. Mom goes on to say how Ginny was such a good hostess even in such unexpected circumstances.
Deer Lodge Congregational Church
09/18/2012
Ron, Rachel & Wade:
Thinking of you in the loss of your love one, Virginia.
The Deer Lodge Church loves your sister Rev. Rose.
Sending a memorial Contributions to St. Luke Episcopal Church.
God Bless you and your.
John and Cheryl Bartlow
09/18/2012
Ron,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are in thoughts and prayers.