| BEEBE - Mamie Mildred was born on October 23, 1918 in Coronation, Alberta to Ethel and William Steele. She attended Gooseberry Lake School. At the age of nine the family moved to the Talbot district where she continued her education. She met and married Earl Beebe and to this union were born four children Russel, Robert, Keith and Donna. They farmed in the Talbot area and later moved to Lakesand District in 1945 where they farmed until retirement in 1969. During this time Mamie was jack of all trades taking her shift at driving the tractor, milking the cows, one of which was a Jersey and what she thought was the most beautiful cow in the world, cooking for the threshing crew, gardening and having the most beautiful flower gardens around. She loved playing ball, fishing and camping with family. She was a dedicated Edmonton Oiler’s hockey fan. She enjoyed dancing, square dancing and music and you could hear her whistling to all the songs on the radio or at dances. She played the drums with her husband and children for twenty-two years. She was also of very long time member of the Legion Auxiliary. Mamie moved to Rimbey on October 2, 1972 where she was employed at Parkland Manor. Mamie with the help of Earl made many quilts for her children and grandchildren as well as making some for different charities to raffle. She was also the only red head who could wear bright orange, red or pink and really looked good. She always took pride in how she looked right up to the time of her passing and would not go to the dining room in the morning until she had on her lipstick. She moved back to Coronation in October 1995 where she resided until her passing March 13, 2005. We will all miss her. She leaves to mourn her family: Russ (Bessie) and their children Jim (Georgina) – Jim’s children – Dustin, Les and Robbie, Cindy (Murray) Wilson – Curtis and Tamara, Tally Lumsden – her children Breanne (Darcy) Vold and children (Mamie’s great great grandchildren) Megan and Tylin, - Jeffrey Colp, Jade-Lee Colp, Kyle (Kathy) – Tyson and Kaylah, Robert (Ellen) of Hughenden, their children Rockie (Kathy) – Kelcey and Ryan, Colleen (Barry) Spady – Bobbie and Marc, Barkley (Cheryl) – Dillan and Courtney, Keith (Marie) of Rimbey, their children Sheldon (Shelley) – Travis, Tyson and Tanner, Melanie (Jean) Doyon – Daniel, Rachelle and Joshua, Angela (Wayne) Hayes – Cassie and Dustin, Donna (Jim) Tainsh and their children Nonavee (Brent) Kary – Scott, Ellyse and Blake, Palmer (Deanna) – Mitchell, Brett and Stephanie, Dawn (Larry) Resch – Eric, Morgan and Mikayla. Mamie is also survived by daughter-in-law Arlene Beebe Cromarty; sisters-in-law Lorraine Tulloch, Della Homan, Ruby Beebe, Zita Johnstone, Alice Beebe and Velma Price; as well as many friends. Mamie was predeceased by her husband Earl, son Russel, daughter Donna, one grandson, one great granddaughter, parents William and Ethel Steele, brother Charlie, sisters Irene (Ole) Olson and Ruth (Finn) Bridge, numerous sisters and brothers-in-law. A celebration of Mamie’s life was held on Saturday, March 19, 2005 in the Veteran United Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Stephen Shantz officiating. John Forrest gave a tribute in memory of Mamie’s life. Memories were also presented by the grandchildren. Pianist, Marilyn Kroker played for the congregational hymns “In The Garden,” “What A Friend We Have In Jesus,” and “When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder.” Soloist Bob McAllister sang “Beyond The Sunset.” Special musical selections “Remember Me” by Alan Jackson and “Whispering Hope” by Jim Reeves were played. The interment followed the funeral service in the Veteran Cemetery. Honourary pallbearers were “All of Mamie’s Many Friends.” The active pallbearer was Keith Beebe. Family and friends gathered together for a time of sharing in the Veteran Community Hall with the luncheon prepared by the Veteran United Church Women and the Talbot Homemakers. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made in Mamie’s memory to the Coronation Health Care Complex Foundation or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Parkview Funeral Chapels “Families Serving Families” were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. For further information please call 403-578-3777. |