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Michael Beebe Obituary
PEORIA - Michael Lawrence Beebe, formerly of Peoria, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018, in Portland, OR.
Michael was born in Peoria, Illinois, on December 20, 1951, to Phyllis Russeff and Gerald Beebe. He graduated from Richwoods High School in Peoria in 1969, where he met Laura Henderer. Michael received a Bachelor's degree from Illinois State University. Michael and Laura were married in Illinois in 1973.
He worked in management, most notably for Caterpillar and Nike. He was active with Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity and the Nestucca Backpack Food Program and was a long-time Sunday school teacher. He was a World Master Medalist in Tennis and was passionate of music and sports. He will be remembered for his faith and for his love of family.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Lawrence Beebe.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Beebe of Pacific City, OR; children, Ann (Bill) Beebe of Seattle, Leslie (Dave) Hart of Mountain View, CA, and Mary Beebe (Alex Gonzalez) of Portland; grandchildren, Thomas Hart and Lucy Hart; mother, Phyllis Beebe, of Peoria, IL; and brother, Mark Radi Beebe of Aurora, IL.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1770 Baxter Road SE, Salem, OR 97306.
Memorial donations can be made to the Nestucca Valley Backpack Food Pantry at PO Box 793, Pacific City, OR 97135.
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Steve Azaret
January 29, 2023
Mike was one of my favorite people of all time. I met him when I worked at Nike, and we continued to meet whenever I was in the Portland area even though I had moved out-of-town. I never had a better time than when we were sharing a meal, talking about things, or laughing about memories and amusing situations. Mike, I know you're in a better place, and look forward to catching up with you once I make it up there!
Jay
June 30, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort and peace in God's promises at 1 Thessalonians 4:14
Stephen Elliott
June 25, 2018
Mike and I were high school classmates, nice guy. RIP Mike.
Rick Schack
June 25, 2018
I had the pleasure of both working with Mike and playing senior softball with him in Salem over the past decade or so. Mike was one of the warmest, friendliest, and most sincere individuals I ever met. He was always quick to help others in need, rallied others when they were down, volunteered his time cheerfully, and re-directed credit due him to others. He was the ultimate gentleman. I feel greatly blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family alongside the wide circle of friends who will miss him dearly.
June 23, 2018
We are so sorry to read of Mike's passing. He never failed to offer a friendly greeting and a smile to us whenever we saw him at worship or other church functions. He will be greatly missed.
Lee & Carla Gunter
David Wand
June 22, 2018
Michael and I were high school classmates and friends.
Bet Davis
June 22, 2018
Mike was my nephew and he was a joy to all of us until the angels took him. His love for life, his humor and his love for his family and concern for his Mom was just a few things that made him special. He will be so missed, but will live in our hearts forever.
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