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Beatrice Leigh Saunders, 88, died peacefully on January 10, 2013, near her home in Houston, Texas. Bea was born in Urbana, Illinois, the daughter of Walter A. and Ethyl Blue.
Bea grew up in Ladue, MO and graduated from Clayton High School in St Louis. She graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO, (Class of 1944) and worked for TWA in Kansas City and St. Louis during the war.
In 1948, Bea married the love of her life, Mr. Warren Saunders, a Shell Oil Company executive. Bea and Warren started their family in Houston, and added children and friends as they moved to New York City, St. Louis, and the Bay Area, CA. They have lived in the Clear Lake City area in Houston for almost 29 years.
Bea was the consummate wife, mother, and grandmother. A gracious and dignified woman, Bea was always thoughtful towards others.
She chose to make life comfortable and privileged for her family, and proudly called herself a Republican.
Beatrice is survived by her husband of 64 years, Warren Saunders Houston, TX; her sister, Eloise B. Peterson of Westport, CT; daughters: Susan Jewell (Clint) of Leadville, CO and Carol Harbaugh (Greg) of Chicago, IL; sons: Lynnwood D. (Woody) Saunders (Katie) of St. Louis, MO, Warren C. Saunders (Fernalyn) of Melbourne, FL, and Scott D. Saunders (Verena) of St. Louis, MO. Thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren round out the family.
Private gatherings for immediate family members and friends are planned in Houston and St. Louis. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in her name to:
The Disabled American Veterans.
DAV Memorial Program
P.O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301
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I love seeing all the photos showing such a vibrant life. I will miss you, Aunt Bea!
Jana Ward
June 18, 2013
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Carol Saunders Harbaugh
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Carol Saunders Harbaugh
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February 20, 2013
Didn't have the privilege of knowing yoy personally, bea.... I can say I am grateful you parented a kind, insightful, dynamic and authentic daughter named carol. You brought a ray of sparkling light into this world. A significant legacy.
rev brenda
February 20, 2013
Thank you for including us in the memorial/reception. It was a wonderful event. We went home and had a margarita in memory of Bea! Your mother was a very special person to many people, including my parents. My parents treasured their long friendship with your parents. Jim and Christine Byerly
February 19, 2013
I miss you, Momma. You are everywhere in my life. What an amazing feat. You managed to permeate the very beings of so many people. Way to go and show us all how to live.
Carol Saunders Harbaugh
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February 18, 2013
Bea I am sure you were there with us in spirit, we miss you but every time I have a Margarita I will toast you! Carol and family thanks for letting us all share. God bless Bea.
John & Darla McKenna
February 18, 2013
I will miss you, you were much more than my patient-you were my friend.
Charles Schuhmacher
February 18, 2013
I will miss seeing you at the beauty shop and getting an update on how everyone is doing.
Carol, Phillip, and Beth Evans
Carol, Phillip, and Beth Evans
February 17, 2013
Bea, you were always so sweet, funny and kind. Cristina shared many wonderful days with you, Warren and Kelly. I know you are smiling as we celebrate YOU!!
Grace Villarreal
February 17, 2013
I miss you B. I love you. Melba and Jack
Melba and Jack Limbach
February 17, 2013
Good bye, Grandma! I hope you have a nice view where you are now. Your legacy lives on through us. I just wish you got to meet my Jasmine Beatrice. We will miss you, always.
Jessica Stamper
February 14, 2013
Christmas was not the same this year without Bea and Warren. They always added to a special day with family and friends. What an elegant lady Bea was and we always enjoyed seeing her. We always knew how much she thought of her family and know she will be missed.
Anna Loy Brady
January 21, 2013
Bea,
you were a great friend and mother-in-law. We miss you!
January 15, 2013
Mom,
I love you so much! I miss you everyday. You are the best mother a son could ask for and I'll never let our memories go. I promise to live a full life and be as understanding and kind as you are.
January 15, 2013
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