Ellen Beukema
December 27, 2019
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Ellen Beukema joined her heavenly family at Valley View Village in Des Moines on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the age of 96. She was born September 11, 1923 to Ralph and Dora Parker in Laurel, Iowa.
Ellen attended Newton High School. On February 2, 1941, she married Richard J. Beukema. Six children were born to this union. They moved to their farm in Mitchellville in 1946.
She served her church, county and community in many positions to help and serve others. Her Swedish tea ring and lime pickles were big hits at bake sales and with family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 1973; oldest son, Dick in 2014; and her parents. Also by her siblings, Leota (Fred) Murphy, Raymond (Doris) Parker; parents-in-law, Pete and Vera Beukema; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Emery Kaisand, Bonna (Clarence) Wilson, Betty (Bert) Barnes, Byron (Rosemary) Beukema, Wayne (Gladys) Beukema, and Don Lloyd.
Those surviving are her children, Harry (Leticia), Tom (Karen), and Nancy all of Mitchellville, Dale (Sally) of Bondurant, and Pat (Frank) Rouse of Kalona; daughter-in-law, Marilyn of Mitchellville; grandchildren, Brian Beukema, Christine (Todd) Valentine, Dean (Lisa) Beukema, Todd (Dawn) Beukema, Steven Beukema, Sandi Beukema, Bill (Stacy) Beukema, Tamm (Brian) Poffenberger, Lance (Kerri) Rouse, Penny Rouse, Emy (Josh) Miller, Jamie (James) McDaniel and Mike (Amy) Twohey; 31 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; sister, Vernadine Kaisand from Grinnell; sisters-in-law, Vera Gay Lloyd and Joann Cooper; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Mitchellville United Methodist Church, 200 2nd St NW, Mitchellville. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Hamilton’s Mitchellville Funeral Home, 303 Center Ave S, Mitchellville. Burial will follow services at Mitchellville Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Mitchellville United Methodist Church, Mitchellville Fire Department and the Mitchellville Community Center.
Rachel Moore
01/06/2020
I was very sad to read about this. Ellen was a very special lady. Knowing Ellen was a pleasure and have for many years. I enjoyed seeing her at church during the many years I went there. I waited on her at the grocery store in Mitchellville and at Fareway in Altoona. Missed seeing her when I retired in 2018. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and the numerous friends she made.
Tammy Hall
01/04/2020
My deepest loving condolences to the Beukema family. Ellen will be missed. Love and prayers to you all!?
Bob Bowers
01/01/2020
I send my greetings and condolences to the Beukema family. Your parents were such good friends to my parents and me. I thought your mother and dad (and all of you) were special people. I will miss my visits with Ellen. I am sending a memorial gift to the Methodist Church in Mitchellville. Love to you all and may God bless each one. Bob Bowers
Pam Hamill
01/01/2020
Bret told many stories of going to the farm with Steve.The one about the goose was the best. So sorry for your loss.
Carla and John Clement
01/01/2020
All the family are in our prayers. With the Lord's love and prayers. Carla and John Clement
Renee Anthony
12/31/2019
I knew Her through Mike and Amy Twohey, Amy is my niece. I loved seeing her at family get togethers and visited her farm to see the animals several times. I admired her for the strong woman she was and for the caring family she raised. She was a grand lady and a Grandma that everyone wishes to have. I am blessed to have known her.
Kristy Ballard
12/31/2019
Hard to imagine anything happening in Mitchellville without Ellen. She was such a hard worker and supporter of the entire community. My condolences to all the family.