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Paul Beauchamp Obituary

Paul Beauchamp, 90, Topeka, passed away on August 21, 2010. He was born June 27th, 1920, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to George and Flora Mae Beauchamp. George was a printer who introduced lithography to the Midwest. After two years at Missouri Western College, where he was in the ROTC, he attended the Kansas City Art Institute. It was there he met another artist, Jeanne Elizabeth Mack of Topeka. Together they shared the horror of Pearl Harbor and Paul enlisted in the Navy. His ROTC training allowed him to enter as a commissioned officer. He had a brilliant career as a naval aviator and was awarded the Silver Star for his bravery and skill. Jeanne and Paul were married in Pensacola, Florida, July 23rd, 1942. While in the Navy they had their daughter, Brooke Beauchamp, and their son, Paul Richard Beauchamp Jr. When the war ended, Paul returned to Topeka to raise his family as sales manager for the Mosby Mack Ford dealership. In 1958 he opened his own Ford agency in Lawrence, Kansas. Five years later he decided to follow his first love, which was art. He opened a small frame shop and gallery in Topeka which flourished and was eventually relocated to The Westboro Mart - its present location. Paul loved the theatre and for many years he designed the sets for the major productions at the Topeka Civic Theatre. He produced miniature working sets then worked tirelessly to help build the outstanding sets. For 25 years Paul was on the Board of Directors of the Mulvane Art "Art's Council" at Washburn University, bringing great art to Topeka. Paul had a beautiful voice and loved music, particularly jazz and classical. He loved to attend the Topeka Jazz Workshop. After several years of illness, Jeanne died June 8, 2007. Paul and Jeanne had a beautiful marriage of 65 years. Paul is survived by his daughter, Brooke Beauchamp, Kansas City, his son Richard Beauchamp, Scottsdale, Arizona. Paul's grandchildren are Megan Rizer, Amii Castle, Paul Beauchamp III and Elizabeth Van Nice. His great grandchildren are Jessica Berry, Brandi Castle, Sabrina Castle, Kansas City; and Sam and Jack Beauchamp, Princeton, New Jersey, and George, Claire and Margot Van Nice, Evanston, Illinois. Paul's life will be celebrated Saturday, August 28th, at Beauchamp's Gallery, located at 3113 SW Huntoon in Topeka. The Celebration of Life is an open house from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is handling arrangements. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com Paul Beauchamp

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Aug. 22, 2010.

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Matthew McInnis

August 27, 2010

Uncle Paul had a profound influence on me. The calm encouragement and sincere affection he and Aunt Jeanne provided were priceless. I admired his service and his commitment, and still tell the stories he shared with me.

I can still hear the sailboat.

August 24, 2010

Brooke & family,

I still remember the lunch times Brooke, We shared with your father (poppy) it was always so much fun that you let me in on that and we shot pool with him and shared our day at work with him, He was an admirable man who I respect for all he had done for us and this country and I know you were always so proud of him as well. He will be missed, My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Your friend,
Bobby Miller

Henry Spangler

August 24, 2010

Sincere condolences to the Beauchamp family. I very much enjoyed the few times I got to visit with him.

Peter Tremain

August 23, 2010

I only met and talked with Paul within the past few months. Only a very few weeks ago, I discovered that we enjoyed a common interest in singing. In our short conversations I was struck with his gracious accessibility, his wit, his sharp mind and, of course, his wealth of knowledge in the arts. It was a privilege to have had those few moments with him before his departure.
Peter Tremain, Retired Pastor.

August 23, 2010

To the family of Paul Beauchamp, My wife and I lived in Topeka in the early 1970s and we were customers of Paul's frame shop. He was a delightful person and we considered him a friend. He had such a variety of interests and every encounter was a pleasure. His was a life well lived and his community was a better place because he was there. We share your loss. Tom & Jody Boeding

Bill Atwood

August 23, 2010

My Uncle Paul was truly special. I loved him so much, my son has his name. By some miracle, Paul found the perfect mate, my special Aunt Jeanne. I believe they are once again united in bliss.
RIP & Love

Shannon Peters

August 22, 2010

Meg, Amii & family-
Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Just by reading his story, I feel as if I knew him.
With love~
Shannon

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