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1943 - 2010
 Age: 66
BEECHING, Barbara A.
Of Lawrence
Barbara passed away peacefully at her home Thursday evening, July 22, 2010. She was born November 11, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Orville and Mina (Fortne) Lumley. She graduated from Lawrence High School, Class of 1961. She was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and friend. Barb was happiest when she was cooking and spending time surrounded by her husband, sons and their families. Barb retired from her manager duties at Cathys Kitchen in 2006. She was well known by many residents of the area from her 29 years of service as the friendly, smiling face that greeted many people over the years. Barb lived her life practicing the morals of honesty, integrity and most of all helping others.
On October 7, 1961, Barb was united in marriage to her husband of 48 years, Charles Beeching, who survives. She leaves to cherish her memory her three sons, David (Julie), Phil (Valerie) and Tom (Carmelita); two granddaughters, Nicole and Ashley; five grandsons, Ryan, Jordan, Brandon, Charles and Bradley; a brother, Richard. She was preceded in death by her parents, father-in-law, Charles Beeching Sr., and siblings, William, Louise, Delores, John and Robert.
Family will receive friends Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at East Arlington Baptist Church, Lawrence. Viewing will be held at the church from 12-1 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Hicks Cemetery, Arlington Township. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, a truly wonderful organization that made it possible to let Barb spend her last days at home, comfortably. Contributions may also be directed to the American Cancer Society so that someday a cure can be found for this devastating disease. Arrangements by Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Larry D. Rider
loveable562002@yahoo.coom
Tuesday July 27, 2010 at
2:27 PM
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So sorry to hear about Barbara's passing. May she rest in peace.
Aloha
Larry
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Rosa,Joyce,Rick,Keshia,Curtis,Derik,Connor
rickmcd@cybersol.com
Tuesday July 27, 2010 at
12:07 AM
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Please accept our most sincere regret and heartfelt condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
-The McDaniel Family
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Kim WIlson
Monday July 26, 2010 at
7:45 PM
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Tom, I'm sorry about your Mom's passing. May you find comfort in knowing she is now at peace.
Kim
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Delores Brooks Ball
Monday July 26, 2010 at
1:23 PM
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To Barb's family,
I extend to you my deepest sympathy. I went to school with Barb and loved her for her sweetness and kindness to everyone. Delores class of '61.
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Connie Monroe-Young
Saturday July 24, 2010 at
10:04 PM
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Chuck, David, Phil, Tom, all of Barb's family, I want to express my sincerest sympathies to every one of you for your loss. I also wanted to share a memory I have of Barb that is very personal to me. It surprises me how often I think about this, how often I have related this to others. This is a good example of how caring and considerate Barb always was. I worked with Barb at Cathy's Kitchen for about 6 years, starting shortly after the restaurant first opened. Barb worked the breakfast/lunch shift and I worked the lunch/supper shift. Not long after I started working at Cathy's a gentleman by the name of Russ Hindenach, who was then in his late 70s/early 80s, began coming into the restaurant regularly. Russ had recently lost his wife of many years and was very, very lonely. We were made aware of his circumstances by Cathy Reits, the then owner of Cathy's Kitchen, so when Russ would come in we'd make a special point of talking to him, and giving him a little extra special attention. Before long Russ was coming in every weekday for breakfast & supper. Every morning he'd make sure he sat in Barb's section and every night in mine. Over time we got to know him quite well, and when his birthdays rolled around, Barb made sure "his" table was set up in the morning with a tablecloth, flowers, a candle...whatever she could think of to make the day a little more special for him, that's how she was. As time went on we learned he had enjoyed gourmet cooking when his wife had been alive. He'd bring recipes to Barb & I, tell us about fine dining restaurants he had liked but didn't go to any more because he was alone, and so on. I don't recall the exact circumstances, but one day Russ announced he'd like to take the two of us, Barb and me, to Tosi's in Stevensville for dinner, maybe one of us had a birthday, I don't really recall, but we ended up going. Over the years we actually had several of these "dates" with Russ. Sometimes the three of us went out for lunch locally, sometimes in the evening for dinner at a fine dining establishment. He always insisted on buying, and we had to take his car, but one of us had to do the driving. There came a time when Russ became home-bound. and not long after that, was hospitalized for the last time. During those months, we still went together to visit him on Mondays when the restauranat was closed. We often called ahead to see if he wanted us to stop for a milk shake or other treat, then visited with him for an hour or two. And when Russ died, Barb and I went to his funeral, together, which seemed only fitting.... Circumstances in my life forced me take another job and move away. so I didn't see Barb much, only occasionally running into her at Meijer's over the years. Then a few years ago, the shock of my life when she walked through the doors of Mastec, where I've worked the last 12 years with women who have, or have had, breast cancer. Without a word being said I knew she was sick.....
What I will remember about Barb, however, will be that she was a kind and caring person, and that I shared a special event in her life, and she in mine, that no one else shared.
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Butch and Sue Kuehl
kuehlandmonroe@aol.com
Saturday July 24, 2010 at
5:59 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss. May god be with all of you during your sad time. The Kuehl Family
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Todd, Melanie, Quin and Tessa Rice
melanrice@yahoo.com
Saturday July 24, 2010 at
3:22 PM
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Dear Tom, Carmelita, and family,
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. After going through this process last September, we realize how hard it is to lose someone you love. Just remember that the pain has gone away, and she is resting peacefully! We are thinking and praying for your whole family.
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Robin Campbell
Saturday July 24, 2010 at
2:19 PM
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Charles, My wife Carol and I extend our sympathy to you on the loss of your wife. May God look over her and upon you and your family.
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Julie {Garrod} Greco
jgreco5935@aol.com
Saturday July 24, 2010 at
1:38 PM
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My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family at this difficult time. Cherish the memories she has left you with. She was a GREAT person! Hugs to all the family.
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Carmelita
Saturday July 24, 2010 at
8:17 AM
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We will greatly miss you Barb. You were a great person who made everyone's day a little brighter.
Rest in Peace!
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