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.
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Deborah Clark
11/25/2008
So sorry for your loss. Ramona will be missed by us all at the Barrel Bashes. Renea and family, you are in our prayers. Lots of love,
Deborah Clark, Plattsmouth, NE
Peggy Robinson
11/25/2008
To all the Beech Family-
Words cannot express my feelings when Letty phoned me Sunday evening...my family extend's it's most sincere thoughts and prayers to all.
Ramona's laughter will always linger on for all of us.
The friendship of the Beech's and the Veach's will always be cherished.
Peggy & Robert Robinson
Carol Parker
11/25/2008
To the Beech family.
Dr. Robert
Robin and family
Rebecca and family
Renea and family
My heartfelt sympathy to each of you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Ramona was a great lady and I know your memories and love for her will
help you through this.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carol Parker and family
Conard Family
11/25/2008
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady and she will be greatly missed. If your family needs anything just let us know.
Greg and Linda Schuetz
11/25/2008
To the Beech Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Ramona touched all our hearts by flashing that big smile everytime you saw her making us all feel warm in our hearts. She will be greatly missed.
Renea - Your mom sometimes called me Dawn (Dawson) which we laughed about because many people do. So at Carthage, MO Dawn and I were walking up to the office together and I said, "OK, Ramona who's who?" and you know she called us by the correct name and we laughed. She was such a warm person.
You all are in our prayers,
Greg and Linda Schuetz
Paxico, Kansas
John & Penny w/ Barrel Apparel & Co.
11/24/2008
We're so sorry for your loss. I'm sure our loss of her being at the barrel races, has no comparision to what the family is feeling. Anything that we can do please let us know. Your in our prayers and thoughts.
Connie Riddle
11/24/2008
Dear family of Ramona Beech,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I only know Renea and Ramona through the Barrel Bashes but have had the utmost respect for the entire family since I have gotten to know all of you over the years.
Ramona was a lovely woman, always smiling and helpful. It was fun to celebrate her and "Docs" anniversary and I believe her birthday at Topeka.
You are all in my thougths and prayers. This is such a tragic loss, God be with you all.
Connie Riddle
Levi, Veronica Welch And Kenny Muntz
11/24/2008
We are so sorry for your loss..... If there is anything we can do for your family...please let us know.....
DeeDee Blackburn
11/24/2008
You and your family will be in my prayers. The loss of a loved one is truly devastating, but your faith in God will be your comfort.