Petaluma, California
Sep 10, 1957 – Dec 24, 2010
Jacqueline Dean Beebe Sep. 10, 1957-Dec. 24, 2010 After an eight-year battle with cancer, our precious Jackie passed away. She graduated from Sacramento State and returned to Marin where she began work as a Special Ed School Bus Driver, she loved the kids. She also worked as a Home Health Aide until her own health no longer permitted it. She never lost her joy of living, it was infectious. Jackie was a very generous, loving person. Her passions were animals, children, and caring for others. She loved classic movies and Agatha Christie. She is survived by her sisters, Judy Sommese (Joey) and Janet Powell (Dennis), brother Chuck Beebe (Linda), nephew Johnny Sommese, and so many wonderful friends. Any donations in Jackie's memory may be made to Meals of Marin, Marin Humane Society, or a charity of your choice. A "Celebration of Her Life" is being planned for sometime in January.
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Oh, Beebs... every story I can think of involving the two of us is not fit to print - so will just say I loved you so, loved working with you when we drove buses, and cannot believe you are gone. Heaven is a little more rolicking with your crazy humor and love there... Jeesh
Jan Richey
January 09, 2011 | San Rafael, CA
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Adobe Creek Funeral Home
January 08, 2011 | PETALUMA, CA
Aunt Jackie was a beam of light and I can still hear her infectious laugh when I remember her. She loved and cared for so many and I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to share some time with her in this life. Jeep wranglers, China Camp camping trips, Ice Cream and the best hugs in the world. I will miss you dearly Aunt Jack. I know you will be with us always. I love you!
Jarreau Cross
January 05, 2011 | San Rafael, CA
My Dad called me Monday to tell me about Jackie. i don't live in the area anymore so i don't get the marin news. I can't tell you how sad I feel, but it brought bad so many happy memories of Jackie and our 2 families growing up in Novato. Just to know Jackie has brighten my life. There never was a kinder, sweeter person in this world. I am so sorry we lost touch later in life. I'll always remember the year that her Mom made us both matching leopard print nightgowns. My mom took a picture of...
Julie Pimentel
January 05, 2011 | Lakeport, CA
Jackie - A girl with a smile and a heart as true as the sun. A person that always made you feel like she was your friend forever even when we first met. Knowing you has made my life better. I will never be able to forget your smile, warm hug and your gunine laugh.
Michael Bonardi
Michael Bonardi
January 04, 2011 | Blauvelt, NY
Hi Jackie - You were always such a joy to be around. Rich, myself & the kids loved being around you. Remember when we used to joke about rose wine? I don't think we ever even had one!
Jo Sommese
Joanne Sommese
January 03, 2011 | San Diego, CA
Knowing Jackie enriched my life and the lives of my family. It's hard to believe it was almost exactly 6 years ago Jackie hosted the baby shower for our Joy. Such a Jackie type thing to do! Jackie came to visit several times when Joy was a baby- she was so good with babies. I will miss her so. She was a true friend.
Carol Castillo
January 02, 2011 | Petaluma
One of the joys of my life has been to be able to call Jackie one of my best friends. She will never, ever be forgotten.No matter how much adversity was thrown her way, she kept positive, with a laugh and smile for everyone. What a lesson she taught us all.We won't see her likes again... Rest in peace, dear friend.
Michele McFarland
January 01, 2011 | Santa Rosa, CA
I met Jack(ie) through my dear sister and friend Judy; the moment I was introduced, I loved her and she loved me. She always made me laugh. What a beautiful spirited heart. Blessings and loving memories.
Rita Callahan
January 01, 2011 | San Diego, CA