Frank Gilbert "Beek" Beeker

BEEKER, Frank "Beek" Gilbert, was born December 1, 1938 and left us suddenly on November 18, 2008. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He served from October 15, 1957 until he was discharged on October 14, 1963, as an E4 Airman 1st Class, Radio INTCP Operator, with the 6925 Radio Squadron Mobile Command, and he served in 57T061. He was a former employee of Lowe's, and being a retiree of the Wood Louver Company, it wasn't just work but works of art in the louvers he created. A wonderful husband and a loving and great father, he is survived by his true love, Amelia; his daughters, Shirley (Jim) Brockenbrough, Ramona (Kurt) Staudenmeyer, Sharon (Philip) Warren, Celia (Henry) Jones; grandchildren, Mila, Cabell, Bri (James), Allyson, Brandon, Issak, Haley, and Paul; great-grandchildren, Jason and Jadyn. He is also survived by brothers, Jan and Jerry; and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed greatly by not only family and friends, but also by those who shared treasured moments with him. He will be remembered for all the smiles and laughs one could take and for all his hugs and kind words he always had to give. He rests at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Rte. 301 and Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, where visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 2008 from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment private. Family and friends will be received at the Brockenbrough residence after services are held. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Diabetes Association or St. Judes Childrens Hospital.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.