Gladys Beamish

Mrs. Beamish passed away on August 2, 2014 at Crestview Care Center in Chadron. She was a life member of DAV, VFW, the American Legion Auxiliaries, and the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Beamish was born on January 24, 1924 in Chadron, Nebraska to William Edward and Elizabeth (Hutchinson) Warren. She attended Chadron Public Schools and graduated high school in 1941. In July 1942, she married Warren W. Beamish in Alliance, Nebraska. To this union 2 children were born, William Warren and Bonnie Jean. Mrs. Beamish enjoyed working and training horses with her late husband. They had two trick horses, "Chip and Champ" who entertained many at local fairs, parades, and rodeos. Later in life she and her husband operated the Chadron Cab service and then worked at Chadron State College as an Administrative Assistant for the Building & Grounds Department. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 3 brothers, Wesley, William, and Robert and 3 sisters Leona Boyles, Maude Miller, and Ellen Crowe. One grandson, Vincent Beamish, also preceded her. She is survived by her son, William (Mary) Beamish; daughter Bonnie (Butch) Moody; granddaughter Rebecca (Ryan) Oatts; grandsons, Mark Beamish, Scott (Marilyn) Diehl, and Robbie (Kim) Diehl. Gladys has 3 great grandchildren, Katelyn Diehl, R.J. and Zoey Oatts. Mrs. Beamish also had 5 step-grandsons and one step granddaughter along with several step great grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. A memorial has been established for the Kenwood Baptist Church. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Service:

Friday, August 8, 2014 ~ 10:00 AM

Chamberlain Chapel ~ Chadron, Nebraska