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James R. Beebe, age 79, of New Richmond died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the St. Croix Health Center. He was born on February 28, 1941 in St. Paul MN, son of the late Laurence and Adeline Beebe. He graduated New Richmond High School in 1959. He attended UWRF for two years and continued his education at the Institute of Mortuary Science in Milwaukee graduating in 1963. In 1963, he joined the family business Beebe Furniture & Mortuary until his retirement in 2008.
On October 15, 1986, he married the love of his life Sharon Anderson. Together they raised seven children: Stephanie, Debi, Troy, Kris, Stacy, David, and Jeff. Before and after retirement he enjoyed spending time with family, traveling the world with family and friends, working in his workshop (he took great pride in his ability to fix anything), and loved to play 500.
Jim was initiated on November 27, 1962, passed to FC on February 12, 1963, and raised to sublime degree of Master Mason on May 11, 1963, New Richmond Lodge #230. He was elected and installed as Worshipful Master in 1972.
He is survived by his wife Sharon of 34 years, his children Stephanie (Dan) Newstrom, Debra Adams, Troy (Cindy) Beebe, Kris Beebe, Stacy (Andy) Drill, David (Jessica) Anderson, and Jeffrey Anderson. 18 grandchildren Alicia, Zack, Amanda, Jennifer, Heather, Brooke, Tarra, Alec, Garrett, Jasmine, Regan, Paige, Eli, Taeus, Jonas, Natalia, Ava, Aurelia and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Donna Shay, many nieces and nephews, and extended family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Laurence and Adeline, brother John, sister-in-law Beverly, and brother-in-law Harold.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 12:00 noon at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (728 S Knowles Ave.) in New Richmond. Visitation was Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 5-7 pm with Masonic Service beginning at 7 pm at Bakken-Young and visitation was also on Thursday from 11:00-12:00 noon. Interment was in the New Richmond Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Shriner’s hospital. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Jim will be greatly missed. He was
a wonderful fun-loving college room
mate with me and a best friend ever
since we both left River Falls Univ.
My wife, Nancy, and I have had many
good times together with Jim and
Sharon. Our thoughts and prayers
to Sharon and family.
Much Love, Ron and Nancy Berg
My Dad always had stories to share of your college days and your visits since then. I can still see the pictures he has, your kids with Troy and me. I was young but I recall those times. Thank you for being such.a Great friend to my Dad!!! Thank you for your thoughts!!
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Although our lives had taken very different paths since, he and I and Bill Green were like the 3 Musketeers in High School and growing up in New Richmond. Jim was a good friend then and there are many wonderful memories of our times together! Sending our sincerest condolences with Love & Healing Energy to Sharon and the Family! John & Kathy Tresise
My condolences to Sharon and family. I worked with Sharon for many years at the bank and got to know Jim during those years and even after. He was always such a warm, kind man. I know all of you will miss him terribly. Another side note: I ran for Miss New Richmond back in 1986 and Beebe Furniture and Jim were my sponsor. I’ll have to look to see if I can find a picture or two from then.
I just learned of Jim`s death this morning. I am so sorry and I too send my condolences to Sharon and the rest of the Beebe Family. As John said, we had many good times together when we were younger and I will always cherish those memories.
The Beebe Family, you have our sincerest condolences and love during this difficult time. Kris was our youngest soldier when we went to the Gulf War. She leaned heavily on her 79th MP Family while we were deployed until she got mail from home. Her spirits brightened and she spoke highly of her father. Hugs! God Bless all of you! 23 Psalm!
Thank you so much Dave!! I appreciate you and the rest of my 79th MP Family looking out for me then and now!!! Your support is much appreciated!!!
Im so sorry to hear of his passing, my parents are Sam and Ann Slaughter, moms parents ran the Lowery Hotel, I remember as a child always being around Beebes. Sally Slaughter
Hello Sally. I lived very briefly at the Lowery Hotel back in 1968 where I also spent my last few weeks at New Richmond public school. I remember you from 4th grade along with Betty Dubois and Reggie Swanson.
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