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Galen Beem Obituary
Galen Keith Beem, born February 19, 1951, in Independence, Missouri, to Dorothy (Ryan) and the late James Beem, passed away at age 66 on January 23, 2018, in Bradenton, Florida.
He graduated from William Chrisman High School. He was in the Roofers Local 20 until retiring in 2009. He served as an Organizer and Business Manager.
Galen was the loving husband of Nancy (Evans). He is survived by his sons, John Sheaffer and Mike Sheaffer (Dawn); daughter, Shelly Longley (Jeff); brother, James Beem (Beverly); sisters, Kathy Corbett (Jack) and Colleen Fairbanks; grandchildren, Shandra, Neva, Halie, Shane, Zaelia, Whitney and Tanner; and many nieces and nephews.
Those that wish to donate can do so in Galen's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Friends and family are welcome to attend the Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 10, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Sheet Metal Workers Local #2 Union Hall, 2902 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64129. Please come and share your happy memories and funny stories. Private interment at Mound Grove Cemetery on March 12.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Jack Corbett
February 19, 2020
I was proud to call you my brother in law. I only wish that I had been able to spend more time with but I will always cherish the time that we spent together. You will always have a special place in my heart.
Kathy Corbett
February 18, 2020
Miss your smile and contagious laugh. Miss your heart of gold. Miss your humorous life stories. Miss the helping hand you always graciously extended to all. Miss you.
Lucy Mason
March 10, 2018
Galen Beem was one of the "good guys" and he will be sorely missed~
Sister Kathy Corbett
March 7, 2018
The Lord welcomes you Home, Galen.
The void you left behind is overwhelming.
Our family's blessing is the heartfelt, warm memories to which we cling............until we meet again at Home.
February 25, 2018
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your love one. May the strength and peace that God can give, comfort you during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11
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