Geraldine "Gerri" Beeks
November 22, 1935 - December 1, 2016
Brentwood
Gerri Beeks passed away this past Thursday evening after a brief illness. Her family was with her at the time of her passing.
Gerri was born in Madill, Oklahoma to Leonard Robinson and Nona Chisum Robinson. She moved with her family, including 3 sisters and 2 brothers, to California in 1947 and settled in the Brentwood area not long thereafter.
She is survived by her son, Steve, and daughter-in law, Pam (who currently reside in Pacific Palisades, California) and her daughter, Janet and son-in-law Dave Wright (who reside in Castro Valley), 5 grandchildren (Kate, Cole and Chase Beeks, Stephen Wright and Jennifer Wright Hall, as well as 3 great-grandchildren, Brendan, Cody and Taylor Hall), who were the loves of her life. She is also survived by her 3 sisters, Genita Peavler and Charlene Holliman of Ardmore, Oklahoma and Mary Hix of Oregon. Preceding her in death are her husband of 40 years, John Preston Beeks, and 3 brothers, Edwin, Eugene and Wayne.
Gerri graduated from Liberty Union High School in Brentwood in 1954 and married Preston June 22, 1954. Both of her children also attended Liberty .
She worked for Sears over nearly a 50 year period, and was still employed there at the time of her passing, demonstrating her strong independent spirit. She loved spending time with family and truly enjoyed traveling with groups of friends around the Bay Area, joining friends for meals, movies and outings. Gerri lived a life full of fun and laughter, was loved by all who knew her and will be missed deeply.
Friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, December 9 from 5 PM until 7 PM and a funeral service on Saturday, December 10 at 11 AM at Brentwood Funeral Home, 839 First Street, in Brentwood. A reception will immediately follow the service where friends and family can share their memories of Gerri.
A private burial for family members will follow at Union Cemetery.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either (www.cancer.org) or the East Contra Costa Historical Society
Published in East Bay Times on Dec. 6, 2016
November 22, 1935 - December 1, 2016
Brentwood
Gerri Beeks passed away this past Thursday evening after a brief illness. Her family was with her at the time of her passing.
Gerri was born in Madill, Oklahoma to Leonard Robinson and Nona Chisum Robinson. She moved with her family, including 3 sisters and 2 brothers, to California in 1947 and settled in the Brentwood area not long thereafter.
She is survived by her son, Steve, and daughter-in law, Pam (who currently reside in Pacific Palisades, California) and her daughter, Janet and son-in-law Dave Wright (who reside in Castro Valley), 5 grandchildren (Kate, Cole and Chase Beeks, Stephen Wright and Jennifer Wright Hall, as well as 3 great-grandchildren, Brendan, Cody and Taylor Hall), who were the loves of her life. She is also survived by her 3 sisters, Genita Peavler and Charlene Holliman of Ardmore, Oklahoma and Mary Hix of Oregon. Preceding her in death are her husband of 40 years, John Preston Beeks, and 3 brothers, Edwin, Eugene and Wayne.
Gerri graduated from Liberty Union High School in Brentwood in 1954 and married Preston June 22, 1954. Both of her children also attended Liberty .
She worked for Sears over nearly a 50 year period, and was still employed there at the time of her passing, demonstrating her strong independent spirit. She loved spending time with family and truly enjoyed traveling with groups of friends around the Bay Area, joining friends for meals, movies and outings. Gerri lived a life full of fun and laughter, was loved by all who knew her and will be missed deeply.
Friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, December 9 from 5 PM until 7 PM and a funeral service on Saturday, December 10 at 11 AM at Brentwood Funeral Home, 839 First Street, in Brentwood. A reception will immediately follow the service where friends and family can share their memories of Gerri.
A private burial for family members will follow at Union Cemetery.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either (www.cancer.org) or the East Contra Costa Historical Society
Published in East Bay Times on Dec. 6, 2016
Geraldine "Gerri" Beeks
November 22, 1935 - December 1, 2016
Brentwood
Gerri Beeks passed away this past Thursday evening after a brief illness. Her family was with her at the time of her passing.
Gerri was born in Madill, Oklahoma to Leonard Robinson and Nona Chisum Robinson. She moved with her family, including 3 sisters and 2 brothers, to California in 1947 and settled in the Brentwood area not long thereafter.
She is survived by her son, Steve, and daughter-in law, Pam (who currently reside in Pacific Palisades, California) and her daughter, Janet and son-in-law Dave Wright (who reside in Castro Valley), 5 grandchildren (Kate, Cole and Chase Beeks, Stephen Wright and Jennifer Wright Hall, as well as 3 great-grandchildren, Brendan, Cody and Taylor Hall), who were the loves of her life. She is also survived by her 3 sisters, Genita Peavler and Charlene Holliman of Ardmore, Oklahoma and Mary Hix of Oregon. Preceding her in death are her husband of 40 years, John Preston Beeks, and 3 brothers, Edwin, Eugene and Wayne.
Gerri graduated from Liberty Union High School in Brentwood in 1954 and married Preston June 22, 1954. Both of her children also attended Liberty .
She worked for Sears over nearly a 50 year period, and was still employed there at the time of her passing, demonstrating her strong independent spirit. She loved spending time with family and truly enjoyed traveling with groups of friends around the Bay Area, joining friends for meals, movies and outings. Gerri lived a life full of fun and laughter, was loved by all who knew her and will be missed deeply.
Friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, December 9 from 5 PM until 7 PM and a funeral service on Saturday, December 10 at 11 AM at Brentwood Funeral Home, 839 First Street, in Brentwood. A reception will immediately follow the service where friends and family can share their memories of Gerri.
A private burial for family members will follow at Union Cemetery.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either (www.cancer.org) or the East Contra Costa Historical Society
Published in East Bay Times on Dec. 6, 2016
November 22, 1935 - December 1, 2016
Brentwood
Gerri Beeks passed away this past Thursday evening after a brief illness. Her family was with her at the time of her passing.
Gerri was born in Madill, Oklahoma to Leonard Robinson and Nona Chisum Robinson. She moved with her family, including 3 sisters and 2 brothers, to California in 1947 and settled in the Brentwood area not long thereafter.
She is survived by her son, Steve, and daughter-in law, Pam (who currently reside in Pacific Palisades, California) and her daughter, Janet and son-in-law Dave Wright (who reside in Castro Valley), 5 grandchildren (Kate, Cole and Chase Beeks, Stephen Wright and Jennifer Wright Hall, as well as 3 great-grandchildren, Brendan, Cody and Taylor Hall), who were the loves of her life. She is also survived by her 3 sisters, Genita Peavler and Charlene Holliman of Ardmore, Oklahoma and Mary Hix of Oregon. Preceding her in death are her husband of 40 years, John Preston Beeks, and 3 brothers, Edwin, Eugene and Wayne.
Gerri graduated from Liberty Union High School in Brentwood in 1954 and married Preston June 22, 1954. Both of her children also attended Liberty .
She worked for Sears over nearly a 50 year period, and was still employed there at the time of her passing, demonstrating her strong independent spirit. She loved spending time with family and truly enjoyed traveling with groups of friends around the Bay Area, joining friends for meals, movies and outings. Gerri lived a life full of fun and laughter, was loved by all who knew her and will be missed deeply.
Friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, December 9 from 5 PM until 7 PM and a funeral service on Saturday, December 10 at 11 AM at Brentwood Funeral Home, 839 First Street, in Brentwood. A reception will immediately follow the service where friends and family can share their memories of Gerri.
A private burial for family members will follow at Union Cemetery.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either (www.cancer.org) or the East Contra Costa Historical Society
Published in East Bay Times on Dec. 6, 2016
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