KATHERINE S. BEECHER

KATHERINE S. BEECHER passed away on Friday, January 1, 2010, at Haven in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born in New Orleans in 1921 and resided there until the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Katherine, and her husband of 65 years moved to Houston, Texas and were residents of the Terrace at West University for four years. In 2000, the Beechers moved back to Louisiana. Katherine is survived by her husband, William Joseph Beecher who is also a resident of the Haven in Baton Rouge, also a former life long resident of New Orleans. The members of her family include Anna Beecher Riseden and her husband Rick Riseden of Houston, and Gaye Beecher Bennett and her husband Tom Bennett of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Amanda Riseden Giles and her husband Neil Giles, and Connor Beecher Riseden and wife Mindy Riseden. While living in Houston, Katherine felt so fortunate to be near her four great grandchildren: Maddie, Elodie, and Henry Giles, and Reese Riseden. Katherine was well known for her New Orleans volunteer work, especially as founding member and longtime President of Tri Psi, The Delta Delta Delta sorority Mothers' Club. Memorial services were held on Wednesday, January 6. 2010, at Greenwood Funeral Home. Those wishing to donate in her memory, please send to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegan Lane, Suite A Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70810.