Maude Oween Beecher

Mrs. Maude Oween Beecher, 76 of Lake City died Friday morning, February 11, 2005 at Alachua General Hospital in Gainesville. The daughter of the late Dewey Chesser and Lois O’Neal Chesser, Mrs. Beecher has been a resident of Lake City since 1968, coming here from Miami, Florida. She was a home maker, as well as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved to knit and painting artwork.

Mrs. Beecher is survived by her husband of 39 years, Charles “Chuck” Beecher, Lake City, one son, Jerry Stricklen, Brooksville, Florida, one daughter, Bonnie Morse (Kenneth), Spokane, WA, one sister, Monteen Scoggins, Panama City, Florida. Four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

A Memorial service for Mrs. Beecher will be conducted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Gateway-Forest Lawn Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2119 SW 16th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32608. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY~FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South Highway 441, Lake City. 386-752-1954 Please sign the guestbook at www.gatewayforestlawn.com