Ellen Beckman

Ellen Irene Beckman (Masters), 68, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2022. She was born on October 4, 1953 to Willard “Ed” and Esther (Lee) Masters in Des Moines Iowa.

Ellen attended Saydel High School and worked for almost 30 years at UPS in the Customer Service Department in Des Moines. She loved everything Green Bay Packers football and forgave her husband for his passion of the Pittsburgh Steelers. She wrote many songs about Packer football and was considered one of their biggest fans, by her family. Ellen also enjoyed gardening and cooking for her family (especially her grandkids) during the holidays.

Ellen is survived by her husband of almost 30 years, Doug Beckman; two daughters, Jill (Brian) Leonard and Jaime (Michael) Kidder; Son-in-Law, Eldon Kirkland; Sister, Elizabeth (Howard) LeNoble; brother, Gerald (Becky) Maters; and eight grandchildren, Zack, Aiden, Nathan, Hannah, Michael, Lauren, Reagan, and Matthew.

She is proceeded in death by her loving daughter, Bekki Kirkland; both her parents; her sister, and her mother-in-law.

No services will be held as this was Ellen’s wish. Memorial contributions can be directed to the American Cancer Society in loving memory of Ellen Beckman.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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