Esther Ruth Beam

1944 - 2019

Esther Ruth Beam

75, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover following a period of declining health. A daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Collar) Harig, Esther was born April 15, 1944 on her family's farm outside of New Philadelphia. Esther was a woman of faith and was a member of LifeWay Church at New Philadelphia. She worked as a manager at Dairy Mart, which later became known as Circle K, at New Philadelphia and during her younger years, she worked as a seamstress.

She is survived by her husband, Okey Beam whom she married on March 8, 2003; her children, Derl (Mary) Phelps of New Philadelphia, Paul (Beth) Phelps of Dover and Mark (Angela) Phelps of New Philadelphia; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Marie Festi of Dover and two brothers, Carl and Glen Harig both of Uhrichsville. Esther was preceded in death by her parents; her first husand, Lowell Phelps, who passed away on February 9, 2001; a granddaughter, Ashley Phelps and a brother, Paul Harig.

In keeping with Esther's wishes, cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. A memorial service celebrating Esther's life will be held on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in LifeWay Church at New Philadelphia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of Esther by visiting the funeral home website, www.geibcares.com. Contributions may be made in Esther's memory to LifeWay Church, 742 Cookson Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.