Bekki (Blackford) Kirkland
April 26, 2020
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Bekki Louise (Blackford) Kirkland, 49, of Ogden, Iowa passed away at her home on Sunday, April 26, 2020 doing what she loved; planting sunflowers. Bekki was born on December 29, 1970 at Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
On September 30, 2017, she married the love of her life, Eldon Kirkland. She was devoted to her loving husband and step-son Aiden, and loved to spend time with them outside in the garden at their country home in Ogden.
Bekki is survived by too many loved ones to count. She was loving mother to Zack Bowden, devoted daughter to Ellen (Doug) Beckman and James (Ginna) Blackford, and beloved sister to Jill (Brian) Leonard and Jaime (Mike) Kidder.
Bekki was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and used the gift of her own journey to help countless women change their own lives. Bekki worked at the Des Moines Public Library as the Library Office Manager and was passionate about her career. Besides loving to be in her gardens at home, Bekki and Eldon loved the freedom of the open road on their Harley Davidson motorcycles and often traveled cross country together. A few of their most favorite and memorable trips were to Sturgis in South Dakota, The Bishop’s Castle in Colorado, Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and visiting loved ones in California. Bekki will forever be remembered for her infectious laugh, her giddy excitement over life’s smallest miracles, and most of all - her heart of gold.
The family will receive visitors from 12-2 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. We kindly ask you to be mindful of your time greeting the family as we must work within the Covid-19 restrictions.
A private service will be available to livestream at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday through Hamilton’s website www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Bekki.
Annie Moore
05/08/2020
Bekki has such a light about her that will be greatly missed, I'm grateful to have had her in my life for a time & to have been able to experience her contagious laughter & happiness. My condolences to Eldon, Aiden & all who will feel her absence.
Tiffany Murphy
05/08/2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Bekki was a beautiful person inside and out, it is so sad to have such a beautiful soul taken so early! Much love and prayers to everyone.
Cheryl Wiezorek
05/08/2020
This is so hard to write and I don't know what to say. Bekki was such a wonderful person and always lit up the room when she walked in. She had so much love to give and gave it freely. She always made you feel at home and comfortable. I'll miss her smiles and her laughter. She is lighting up Heaven now and having meetings with all who have gone before her.
Vanetta Crawford
05/07/2020
Becky had a beautiful spirit .a light that shine that gave hope for others to enjoy on life journey.
debora hudson
05/07/2020
Dear Bekki, your passing has caused so much sorrow. You were a bright light in so many lives and an inspiration to us all. You will be missed .Love, hugs and prayers.
Denis Wolf-Keith
05/07/2020
Though Bekki left this world far too soon, such An Incredible Legacy of Love, Comfort and Kindness, to so many, was her Gift, to US ALL. May her Legacy be shown through us and May the peace and mercy of our creator Comfort us in this time of loss.
Deborah Alexander
05/07/2020
I didn't know Bekki I'm a long time friend of Eldons, I truly wish I had known her, she made Eldon very happy. And they were forming a life to be proud of. My thoughts and prayers go with you all
Michelle Peacock
05/07/2020
I'm so saddened by her passing. I grew up with Bekki. She was a true friend. I have so many memories of her from our childhood, adolescent and teen years. My heart breaks for all of you.
Sue Dahl
05/07/2020
The most beautiful soul I ever knew! She was a very special friend and i will miss her terribly. Eldon and Aiden I'm thinking of you and am sending prayers and hugs and so much love
Sarah Hynnek
05/02/2020
God, please hold Bekki's family and friends - her loved ones - close so they can feel Your Loving and Powerful Presence and know that You are with them as You welcome her home. Amen....................................................
PS - I bet she makes the Angel's smile! ?? She certainly made all of us smile! ??... ?
John and Kim Deland
04/30/2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Kim and my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sue Woody
04/30/2020
Our Library family met virtually and these are the words and phrases that were used to capture Bekki's spirit:
Gentle soul, Smiley faces on emails, welcoming, never judgmental, patient, friendly, always willing to help, super smart, never rolled her eyes when she could have, sweet, so knowledgeable, loved to learn new things, a perfectionist, could feel joyous over spreadsheets, supportive, adventurous, a mentor, took people under her wing, loved sunflowers, a great trainer, always positive, was personally interested in you, shared information, was an open book, well miss her so much, had a depth of knowledge, left huge shoes to fill, didnt need caffeine, was a ray of light, friendly, always smiling, bright, organized, high energy, can-do spirit, felt that everything was possible, earnest, believed in people, happy, genuine, natural, always working, loved her family, was a great daughter, bubbly.
She will be greatly missed by all of us at the Library. She was faithful, hardworking and a wonderful soul.
Gordy & Cindy
04/30/2020
Eldon and Aiden we are so sorry to hear of Bekki passing, I know there are no word's to help you heal. We were so happy for you when you and Bekki found each other. I remember meeting her for the first time when you brought her to Colorado and how excited she was when she seen our field of sunflowers, She was always a ray of sunshine and touched everyone's heart that she has met. I can't help but to laugh and cry when I think of the goat we borrowed from the neighbor and was trying to hide it in the shed before you got home, We had laughed so hard we were crying. What a beautiful person she was and a honor to know her.
Dory
04/30/2020
So very sorry you have lost your dear Bekki. She was a ray of sunshine at the library - always upbeat, authentic, compassionate, talented, and caring. Will always think of Bekki every time a sunflower appears. May her sweet memories bring you some comfort. Blessings.
Meri Parent
04/30/2020
As I grieve in my heart of hearts right beside you Eldon, Aiden and as importantly my sisters & brothers in Fellowship ... and as God called Bekki home to be of greater service for us all ... I feel and am assured of her spirit among us. Thank your sweet & precious love for us all ???