Ramona Beech
November 23, 2008
Ramona Beech, 74, died November 23, 2008 at the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, Iowa following an automobile accident.
Ramona was born September 25, 1934 to Rhoeine and James Quirk in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from East High in 1952. On September 5, 1953, Ramona was united to Robert Beech. To this union four children were born.
She was always very active and she enjoyed gambling; boating and cooking, most important to her were her family and her grandchildren. Since 2000 she had worked as an office manager for Double B Productions, prior to that she owned and operated Fur, Fin and Feather in Polk City.
Surviving family include her husband of 55 years, Dr. Robert L. Beech of Greenfield; her daughters, Robin (Jerry) Travis of Murray, Iowa, Rebecca (Doug) Geidel of Greenfield, and Renea (Lee) Bolling of Greenfield; her six grandchildren and one great grandson; her brother, Dr. Michael (Barbara) Blacksmith of Hazen, North Dakota and half-brother, Steven (Linda) Quirk of West Des Moines, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Ross Beech.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa. Following the services she will be cremated and the burial of cremated remains will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery at a later date. Friends may visit with family from 6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Grant Park Christian Church in Des Moines, in loving memory of Ramona.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Greg Wallace
11/28/2008
To the family: Mitzi and I are terribly sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in our prayers and may God comfort you at this difficult time.
Best,
Greg and Mitzi Wallace
Anderson, SC
Ann Phillip
11/26/2008
To the Beech family and the Bolling family. We are all so sorry to hear of your loss. Ramona was a joy to see at all the barrel bashes. She always had a smile on her face and was willing to help whenever she could. We will all miss her very much. God be with you all.
The Wisconsin Barrel Racers
Jim & Ann Phillip
Shaun & Tonya Williams
Penny Bound
Donna Kalish
Kim and Ken Harrup
Deborah Clark
11/26/2008
So sorry for your loss. Ramona was such a wonderful lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb Clark and Family.
Susan Swanson
11/25/2008
To Renea and family I know there are not many words that can be said to even begin to take away the pain you must be feeling right now after the loss of your mother and best friend. This is such a terrible accident that will take a long time to understand. God does things in a manner that sometimes is not very easy to understand or makes no sence but in time it will all come to place. Renea I can't even begin to imagine what you are feeling and the pain inside of you not only for the loss of your mother but what you think you need to get done for others. Take care of yourself and your dad and family what ever you need to do to get through this or if you need any of our help you know it will be there for you and all of your friends out here will support you and your loved ones. God Bless your family and you all take care with the deepest of sympathy to you all susan Swanson Nebraksa NBHA state director and v-p MBRA & your friend. call if you need anything and don't ever think it may be a burden we are all here to help.
Steve Gray
11/25/2008
Renea,
We our praying for you and your family.Let us know if there's anything we can do.
Jerry & Viki Schnacker
11/25/2008
We are so sorry to hear of your Loss. You are In our hearts and prayers at this tragic time. She will be greatly missed by all. She was a very Loving Lady. God Bless
Keith Smith
11/25/2008
To the Beech Family,
We had only known Ramona for a short time from the barrel races,but in that time we enjoyed her big smile and she always made us feel welcome.We will surely miss her as I know your family will as well.
Renea, If there is anything we can do to help just let us know.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Keith and Helen Smith/KHS Tack
Sherri Gillum
11/25/2008
So sorry to hear about this terrible accident. Ramona was always so helpful at the Barrel Bashes and very pleasent in every situation.
Think of you
Sherri Gillum
Vicki Fogg
11/25/2008
We are both so sorry for your loss. Ramona will be missed by so many. The last time I talked to her was at the barrel bash at Topeka. I went up to tell her hellow and she was so happy to see us that she said that she was just telling Doc that she missed seeing Todd and I and wondered where we had been. That was just like her she treated you like you where one of her own. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Todd and Vicki Fogg
Fairfax, MO
Earl and Carol King
11/25/2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with Doc, Renea, Becky, Robin and the entire family at this difficult time. God bless all of you. Ramona was a very special person and always made everyone feel welcome. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
Earl and Carol King
Van Meter, IA - relocated to Smithville, TX
Michelle & Barb Shew
11/25/2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers. It is very hard losing a loved one and being a mother is even harder.
Teresa Baumgartner
11/25/2008
Dear Renea,You have our heart felt smypathy on the loss of your mother.We will miss Ramona everytime we go to the entry stand.You are so blessed to have a mother like her.Andy and Teresa Baumgartner
John & Cindy Baltezore
11/25/2008
Dear Renae and family.
Our hearts are heavy today, hearing the news of the tragic accident. May God wrap his arms around you and give you all strength at this time. Ramona will be missed by all who she touched, with her warm smile and spirit. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Cindy Baltezore
Neil, Sharon & Camie Widmer
11/25/2008
To Ramona's family...from a part of your rodeo family.
We want you to know that our thought and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Neil, Sharon & Camie Widmer
Connie Dove
11/25/2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this great lady. She was always wonderful to see at the barrel bashes and always very, very helpful. I know she will be greatly missed.
Sincerly,
Connie Dove
Green Ridge, MO