Dorothy J. Beckman
Funeral Information
Home:
Fresno, CA
Date of Death:
January 15, 2012
Place of Birth:
Benson, NE
Birthdate:
November 04, 1911
Age:
100
Memorial Service:
Saturday, January 28, 2012 Madera United Methodist Church, Madera, CA
Visitation:
Friday, January 20, 2012 12 Noon to 2:00 P.M. at Jay Chapel, Madera, CA
Interment:
Arbor Vitae Cemetery, Madera, CA
Biography
Dorothy Beckman, 100, of Madera passed away January 15, 2012 after a long illness.
Dorothy was born on November 4, 1911 to Frank and Effie Rouse in Benson, Nebraska. After graduating from the Municipal University of Omaha in 1934, Dorothy began teaching in the Omaha public schools. After moving to California in the 1940's to teach in Oakland, she married Leslie Beckman of Madera in June 1949, with the couple locating in Madera, with Les being business manager of Madera High School while Dorothy continued to teach. In Madera, she taught at Fairmead, Millview, and later James Madison Elementary School until she retired in 1971.
A long-time member of the Madera United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School, Dorothy led an active life, traveled extensively in her retirement years and volunteered at Madera Community Hospital and the Madera County Historical Society Museum. She loved to play bridge and continued to play weekly into her 90's.
Dorothy is survived by her immediate family, including son, Edward and his wife Donna Beckman of Fresno; her grandchildren, Jennifer Beckman Jordan and Husband Joshua of Livermore, and Justin Beckman of San Diego, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Friday January 20, 2011 from 12 Noon till 2 PM at Jay Chapel. A Memorial Service will be next Saturday, January 28, 2011 at 11 AM at the Madera United Methodist Church.
The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Madera United Methodist Church, 500 Sunset Avenue, Madera, Ca. 93637
Dorothy was born on November 4, 1911 to Frank and Effie Rouse in Benson, Nebraska. After graduating from the Municipal University of Omaha in 1934, Dorothy began teaching in the Omaha public schools. After moving to California in the 1940's to teach in Oakland, she married Leslie Beckman of Madera in June 1949, with the couple locating in Madera, with Les being business manager of Madera High School while Dorothy continued to teach. In Madera, she taught at Fairmead, Millview, and later James Madison Elementary School until she retired in 1971.
A long-time member of the Madera United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School, Dorothy led an active life, traveled extensively in her retirement years and volunteered at Madera Community Hospital and the Madera County Historical Society Museum. She loved to play bridge and continued to play weekly into her 90's.
Dorothy is survived by her immediate family, including son, Edward and his wife Donna Beckman of Fresno; her grandchildren, Jennifer Beckman Jordan and Husband Joshua of Livermore, and Justin Beckman of San Diego, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Friday January 20, 2011 from 12 Noon till 2 PM at Jay Chapel. A Memorial Service will be next Saturday, January 28, 2011 at 11 AM at the Madera United Methodist Church.
The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Madera United Methodist Church, 500 Sunset Avenue, Madera, Ca. 93637
Candles
Jay Chapel
2012-01-18 17:54:40
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.