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Beth Tegarden Obituary

February 11, 2014 Beth was an actress and a model, and supported charities benefiting the homeless and battered women. Survivors include her parents, Robert and Barbara Tegarden; and two sisters, Jamie Stopher and Kimberly Tegarden. Memorial contributions in Beth's memory may be given to: Anne Douglass Center, a nonprofit mission dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for emotionally and physically abused women in LA. To donate, call Maria Nuria: 213.629.1227 ext. 400. Request the Beth Tegarden Memorial Fund for the Anne Douglass Center for Women.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2014.

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Donnie

February 6, 2026

One of the kindest people I´ve ever known.

Wendy

February 5, 2026

Still missing you every day....

T

March 24, 2025

Still thinking of and missing my love Beth.. I´ll see you on the other side soon my love

Donnie

April 12, 2023

Beth...although we knew each other for a short time, you were impactful and an unforgettable force of personality in my life. This act of rememberance is small in comparison to what you meant to me in those short months. Rest in peace my love.
Donnie

Mike Flint

July 13, 2021

Beth was a beautiful woman, talented actress and model, I was fortunate to have gotten to know. She had a lovely soul. She was too young to have left us. May she know in heaven that she is still thought of fondly.

T

February 11, 2021

Wishing I could celebrate your birthday with you my Love...

T

February 11, 2020

Thinking of you on your Birthday my love

T

December 24, 2019

Merry Christmas Baby. Love you & miss eternally

Gina L.

March 6, 2019

I miss you so much....
I think of you often, wishing I could pick up the phone to call you. I saddens me when I drive near your old street knowing that you are not there. But I do know that you are finally at peace and in the company of our Lord. There is no better place than that, although we humans prefer your presence here with us. You gave us so much laughter and fun to last an eternity, and for those precious memories, I am forever grateful! Thank you for appearing in several dreams to let me know that you are divinely present in the spiritual realm. I love you Beth Tegarden. We will always be Forever Friends. ❤

T

January 3, 2019

My Christmas wasn't so merry, my New Year isn't so happy without you. I love you dearly and miss you terribly sweet baby girl.

January 21, 2018

Beth,

If our Lord allows you access to the affairs of this world in your perfected state there in heaven, please know that I miss you so very much today as I did the day I learned of your ascent. Even though we were not together in later years, your frequent calls were sustaining.

You would be so pleased to learn of how life has evolved for me which now has an absolute place for you in it if your circumstances would allow at this point.

Thank you babe for all the unconditional love. I can not wait to see you again regardless of what that looks like on the other side for as I told you many time before, my love for you is eternal.

P.B.

Jim Lee

November 19, 2017

You are a marvelous actress. Love your work in Nightstand with Dick Dietrick! ☆☆☆☆☆

Archie Milagan

August 18, 2017

R.I.P Miss Tegarden.... I admire you. watch your Movie TLC, and thought you were so Daring in that Movie. Miss you. love you...

Darren Nichols

June 13, 2017

Beth, you did a great job on Dish Network 101.

Lori Plester

May 15, 2017

Beth, I am so sorry we never got a last chance to watch episodes of ab fab together and be silly or do church hopping like we did. U are missed by me and I am sorry your gone.

April 14, 2015

My sweet baby girl, you made a profound difference in my life! I think of you, love you, and miss you terribly every minute of every day. You are and will remain for eternity the one and only true love of my life....T.

April 13, 2015

Dearest Beth, I just wanted to say goodbye,but not farewell. I know I will see once again. Cannot believe it's been a year,but know you will never be forgotten. The photos here are how I remember you back in NYC and always will be the images I see. God Bless you Beth. Love, your 1st acting partner Greg :-)

Kimberly Tegarden

March 13, 2015

Dear PB,
I do not have a way to reach you and your initials have not helped me identify you. This is not a forum for emails and was hoping you would contact me directly. I would be delighted to give you the information you are seeking. Thank you for loving, and remembering our beautiful Beth! [email protected]

Gina L.

March 12, 2015

PB,

Not sure if we met through Beth or not, but I need to speak with you.

Gina L.

March 12, 2015

Kimberly,

I need to speak with you, and possibly PB also. I've been waiting patiently for you to get back to me since November. There is something I need to discuss with you. You have my info, please call or email when you get a chance. Preferably a call.

Thanks

Louis G.

February 15, 2015

On Beth's first anniversary of her passing away, I just want to say how much I miss her! She was such a special friend. There was for many years such a bond between us and we supported each other in so many ways.
You made a difference in my life Beth. I will always remember you !
Louis G.

January 20, 2015

Kim,

I think I am now able to visit Beth's grave site. Will you please tell me where abouts in the Nashville area that it is? If you are available when I make my way there from the Atlanta area, I would also like to take you to lunch and share some information with you. Your sister, mom, and dad would also be welcome to attend.

P.B.

December 30, 2014

Beth, this pitiful message cannot, does not express the incredible sense of loss that I feel, it is beyond my ability to do so. Although I can only speak for myself, you are obviously LOVED and MISSED by many. You left us all too soon. LOVE to your Mom, Dad, Kimberely, Jamie & family. I LOVE YOU BABY GIRL.... T

wendy ham

December 26, 2014

Merry Christmas my dearest friend...I love and miss you terribly....

akram lahmandi

December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas beth , RIP

Jean-Marc

December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas my Love miss you...JM xxx

December 24, 2014

Merry Christmas my sweet baby girl....T

Jour de l'an a Belair

Jean-Marc Gagnon

November 18, 2014

Beth tu manque chaque jour.Pour toujours
Jean-Marc

Gina L.

November 17, 2014

I will always remember you, dear Beth. the times we laughed, cried, shared thoughts, humor, great food, and an amazing energy of unconditional love that transcended time. I feel peace in my heart knowing that you were always aware of my genuine friendship and concern for your well being. I love you girl! I will miss you, and everything about you that made you unique.

November 7, 2014

Beth...hope you are listening today.
I am sure you read the beautiful and touching letter from your parents. I cannot imagine nor do I want to, the loss, the depth of sadness when a parent loses a child....thoughts and prayers, and to your sisters as well.
I thought these months would diminish these feelings.....but they have not.
there is still a big hole that will never be filled, I suppose it should be that way....to honor and remember, sending love......

Mike Timoney

October 18, 2014

From meeting in an acting class in Nashville to running into each other at an audition in NYC to phone conversations over the years from one coast to another, Beth proved to be simply the sweetest person it was ever my pleasure to know. If we truly believe what we profess to believe then Beth now knows The Mystery and is truly "home". I'm sad for those of us who feel the void, but how can we truly feel anything other than joy for her now? My thoughts are with you -- her family and her friends -- and it is my hope that with time we will be able to focus on her laugh, her smile, and her inherent goodness to see us through.

Greg Connolly

October 8, 2014

Beth, I am shocked and saddened to hear of your passing. I looked you up on FB today to see what you were up to. It seems like yesterday we were scene partners in Maggies class at Esper. I will always remember your smile and laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless. Love, Greg

mom and dad

July 10, 2014

Today has been an especially sad day as we try to seek solace daily from the grief we battle from Beth's loss...I have no other way to express our deepest gratitude and love to each of you who have sent such beautiful, caring, compassionate messages that I read every day...I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping so much in our healing.. The April 2 and 14 entry also so touched my heart along June 6 and July 1..Some I feel I know who wrote it by the words..I so wish each of you had signed your name so we could thank you personally. Just know how much you have blessed us by being kind......
We have been very blessed with wonderful friends to see us through this dark time, but mostly our faith in Christ. I was just given a book to help in healing, although we have been told our grief will never leave, only lessen in intensity...THE WAY BACK FROM LOSS, BY WAYNE HASTINGS....
May our LORD bless each of you for your kindness to us to have these words in book form forever.
We would be easy to find in case you need to speak personally.
blessings
Mr. & Mrs. Tegarden

Francesca Mabon

July 10, 2014

I really miss you, Beth, and wish you were still here.

July 1, 2014

missing you, and missing you, the emptiness will always be there, memories, thoughts, feelings, and your love is felt every day,I know you are still around, thank you

Steve Baird

June 11, 2014

I remember Beth from summer school at HHS. What a beautiful smile an who brought a smile on myface every time I saw you. I will really miss you.

Kimberlee

June 6, 2014

Sweet Beth, I am so sad to have just hear of your passing. What a beautiful and loving friend. My heart aches for your family and friends. Heaven has another angel. See you again sweets.

Kimberlee D.

June 6, 2014

Beth, not yet able (if ever) to accept your departure, I visit here multiple times every day hoping to NOT find your name here, but tragically do. As the shock slowly subsides, it is replaced by a deepening heartache, a sense of emptiness that will never be filled by another. I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU beyond words.

June 3, 2014

Beth the wonder of why, of where do you go now, what happens there, is it better, the emptiness and void you left behind will never go away, will never go away......

Angela Hicks Shapiro

May 13, 2014

I hate that this news has reached those of us who knew Beth in Hendersonville. Condolences to her family. She was truly a beautiful and precious girl.

Linda Maugeri

May 12, 2014

What a beauitful woman gone too soon, went to high school with Beth, she was a good friend, so sad to hear of she passing.

Wendy Ham

May 10, 2014

My dearest Beth.....you will always remain in my heart, forever...Our friendship lasted the test of time...I will cherrish every moment and memory we have...I love you....

April 27, 2014

beth you continue to be missed so so much. i wish you understood your impact,your value, your love and warmth....towards others

April 14, 2014

Kimberly I have not been able to reach out to you yet but plan to for I know that your heart is still heavy and hurting at least as much as mine which is almost much more than I can bare. The sense of loss and heartbreak is as palpable today as it was the day I was informed.

Beth and I shared a love affair that evolved into one of just the heart for decades to come when our lives took different paths as ambitious individuals in our twenties. We both knew it would be a life long relationship almost immediately upon meeting in New York during her modeling years for we were as much close friends as we were anything else.

At first it was Beth's mesmerizing beauty that captured my attention but it was the beautiful small town southern girl and extraordinarily beautiful heart that lived inside which never lost my love and attention. God how I miss her and I am so very glad that one of the things we shared was our faith which comforts me to know that I will see her again and once again experience that feeling of I am home when I was in her presence.

We were secretly there for each other in some of our darkest days over the years. It had to be that way for as time went on there were others to consider. I want you to know that with out a doubt her greatest joy was you and her family which she often spoke of. Oh how she loved each and everyone of you.

I recently spent time with Beth in West Palm Beach never knowing it would be the last time we spent together. The only regret that I have of that time was that it was our last time together this side of eternity for we both were big believers in never leaving anything undiscussed or unsaid and my sincerest hope is that you and the family can say the same thing.

You should know that Beth mailed me a letter through regular mail which I did not get until after I was informed she was gone. Since that was not like her nor is it the norm to send letters through the postal service these days, I can not yet bring myself to open it. If and when I am able to ever open it I will reach out to you and share what is shareable.

With Love and Warm Regards to You and the family,
P.B.

Beth was my good friend I will miss very much

David Condon

April 9, 2014

Beth was dear friend for year I just found out today of her passing I will her so much. We had so much fun together here in LA

April 7, 2014

KImberley~
I have lost your # can you email me again or call...I have looked everywhere....wanted to talk to you about Beth!
Dawn Ann Ritter (aka: Billings) #818-990-3756
[email protected]
thank you!
xoxo, dawn ann

April 4, 2014

this message is to Kimberley~
I was a good friend of Beth's back in our modeling days...we stayed friends through the years and had just re-connected last OCt.....she reached out to me...we were going to make a plan to see each other, and next thing I know I stumbled onto your memorial video....please contact me:#818-990-3756
She was unsurpassed in beauty, and personality...and I only wish I could have had the "now" with her...may she RIP..she will not be forgotten!
dawn ann billings
my heart goes out to you and your family

Tom Tegarden

April 4, 2014

I am speechless..Having met her on Facebook talking about family.This is just to much. I sure will miss her so very much and our talks. I am just lost for words..Tragic In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. - Someone contact me please.615-681-6116

Keith Fromm

April 4, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwo6LPvbr-Q
Here is a video of Beth describing the best day of her life. It was filmed in April, 2009.

Richard Pryor Jr

April 4, 2014

Beth Ann was a beautiful and caring soul. I only had the pleasure of knowing her on facebook but our friendship was as if we always knew each other. She loved my light and I loved hers. Condolences to the entire Tegarden family and friends. LOVE MY ANGEL YOU HAVE YOUR WINGS

April 3, 2014

Heard of Beth's passing yesterday ,I will miss her grace, beauty ,light ,strong spirit and sweet smile. Her smile transferred from here to Heaven with Our Lord Jesus in eternity. My prayers are with her family. May He give you peace and strength.
Sarah

Keith Fromm

April 3, 2014

There was a time, a very special time in my life, when Beth was my love, my muse, my obsession, the puzzle I could never crack, the wisp of smoke I could never quite grasp, the damsel in distress that I could never quite rescue, try as I may, on a daily, monthly, yearly basis.
She was a woman of transcendant beauty, charm, wit, a magical, yet tragically tortured soul, who could elevate your spirits with a kind word, or dash them with the mere raising of a disapproving eyebrow---all in the span of a minute. Such were the maelstroms of emotions within her---joy, sadness, all in a single breath. And she was spellbinding----- sensational, in every sense of the word.
I will forever remember her as a once in a lifetime force of nature who touched and changed me deeply, perplexed me endlessly, and who roused my passions beyond measure, to write music, poetry and literature, all with the central goal of professing my love for her.
I was blessed to share what precious moments in the sun that we had. I shall miss her beyond words and my deepest condolences go out to her family and all others who loved her as I did.
Rest in peace, my love.
Keith Fromm

Kathrin Middleton

April 3, 2014

Words cannot express my feelings of this tragic loss.
As a fellow actor, I was always was so impressed by her generous spirit with others, her grace and without question, her beauty.
I pray you're soul is soaring with the ANGELs free and at peace. May God bless this family now and always.

Bethanne Schiffer

April 3, 2014

She is more then any message

Richard Middleton

April 2, 2014

The depth and breadth of the impact that Beth had on everyone she encountered in her life is measured by the deep sadness that is clearly felt by everyone who knew her. Her kindness, grace, warmth, charm and deep compassion were all parts of the perfect human being she was. It is remarkable, in the saddest of ways, that her spirit is gone. Her commitment to her faith leads me to believe the following can be nothing but the truth: Flights of angels shall indeed sing thee to thy divine rest. May you be blessed with eternal peace and happiness.

Brion Rouchon

April 2, 2014

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

My thoughts and prayers are with Beth's family, she often spoke of how much she loved and missed her family.

Rest in Peace Beth, you will be deeply missed

Bethanne Schiffer

April 1, 2014

You are and we're always Loved by me

Edward Lozzi

April 1, 2014

Beth...yes you were HERE. You lived ! You loved! You were Here !. Such touching and meaningful words from the tribute song lovingly posted by her family on Facebook. Just got to know her this Fall. Such a waste. Travel well Beth.

April 1, 2014

Where are you Beth...with your highs and lows, your struggles and ills....your compassion, passion, love, and piercing beauty...that which you really are, and will be remembered for. I am so so sorry, we should have been there with you, we should have done more.....I miss you so much....it is just not right or fair....thoughts and prayers to your family, and all who knew you well....I want to see you soon

Alan Baltes

April 1, 2014

What a beautiful life of wonderment!

Laura Matook

March 31, 2014

Beth Tegarden was a beautiful, wonderful person whose kindness was of the highest order. God Bless her family that she always spoke of with such love and may our hearts heal over the absence of her...she was extraordinary! Hugs!

Devin-James Buchanan

March 31, 2014

Beth was my neighbor and friend. We shared a few dinners together, some stories and Christmas gifts. I wish we were able to spend more time together. She left us far too early

Wendon Swift

March 30, 2014

Love, light, prayers to you, your family, loved ones and all friends dear Beth. <3

March 30, 2014

RIP Beth from all at Solmilenia International Corporation.

Jean-Marc Gagnon

March 28, 2014

My scincère condoléences has family and friends.
Beth has been the love of my life and will remain so forever.
Jean-Marc Gagnon

Tony

March 28, 2014

Just became aware of Beth's passing. She was a gorgeous woman with a beautiful heart. Beth, you are dearly loved, truly missed and fondly remembered. Rest peacefully cradled in God's arms Baby Girl. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Francesca Mabon

March 27, 2014

Beth...I miss you and am shattered to learn about your passing...I'm so sorry, and absolutely heartbroken. I regret not spending more time with you. You are so dear to me, and I loved our friendship.

Lady Z

March 24, 2014

REST IN PEACE -- YOU ARE MISSED as the world shines a little less brightly without you in it... Lady Z

March 18, 2014

we love you beth ,,, RIP

March 18, 2014

Our dearest Beth....You have been gone such a short time now, but we miss you so very much....however we know you are with Jesus WHOM you loved so much and were SO BOLD in your witness for HIM....HE alone has brought you healing, peace and JOY that we cannot imagine....
How grateful we are to know you are in GODS care ...that brings us such peace..
We will see you again for all eternity.
love, hugs and prayers (as I always signed our letters)
We love you
Mom & Dad

Peggy Yeager Goff

March 16, 2014

Just heard today about Beth Ann's passing. So sorry for your family. She was a beautiful woman. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

John Hallenborg

March 16, 2014

My condolences to her family. Peace to all.

Kimberly Tegarden

March 16, 2014

You were always a bright light, the beautiful women able to deliver laughter when things were difficult. You held tightly to your faith, and were a bold evangelist when expressing your beliefs. Here, we symbolically light a candle in remembrance, yet your departure feels as if all lights have ben extinguished from my life. You loved candles so each one I see will serve as a reminder of your bright smile. I love you my little sister. I miss you.

Holding a lion cub

Kmiberly Tegarden

March 16, 2014

Our beauty relaxing at ho me

Kmiberly Tegarden

March 16, 2014

Headshot

Kmiberly Tegarden

March 16, 2014

Shooting a movie in Poland

Kmiberly Tegarden

March 16, 2014

Modeling

Kmiberly Tegarden

March 16, 2014

With her family who'll love her throughout eternity

Kmiberly Tegarden

March 16, 2014

Shooting commercial

Kmiberly Tegarden

March 16, 2014

Beth and Robert Shapiro

Kmiberly Tegarden

March 16, 2014

Beth with James Galanos

Kmiberly Tegarden

March 16, 2014

Beth with Pastor Tim Storey and Deezer D

Kmiberly Tegarden

March 16, 2014

March 13, 2014

Kimberly and family, Amy has just informed us and Alva and family and I pass on our sincere condolences..Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this terrible time. Keep strong. With our love, Alva, Susan,Sanjay,Nancy and family in Bangalore. 13.3.14.

March 12, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you Bob and Barbara and all your family during this sad time. May God Bless all of you.
Del Hargis

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