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1958
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2019
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Lorri Beecher Obituary
St. Cloud, MN - Lorri Lin Beecher, age 60, of St. Cloud, MN died Monday, March 11, 2019 in her home.
A celebration of her life will be held from 1:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, April 27th, 2019 at the Lowry American Legion in Lowry, MN.
Lorri Lin Beecher was born on March 22, 1958 in Aberdeen, SD to Harold L. and Luella (Hall) Beecher Sr. Lorri served in the United States Navy from 1976 till the end of 1977 when she was honorably discharged. After the service she fell in love with semi-trucks where she made her career, traveling all over the United States, seeing so many things, she loved being in her truck. Lorri came off the road 10 years ago to be closer to her daughter and grandkids in the twin cities. There Lorri loved sewing, camping, watching LifetimeTV and having her family right along side of her. Lorri lived for her kids n grandkids, they truly meant everything to her.
Lorri is survived by her daughter, Kim Chakua of Circle Pines, MN and her 3 children Jonny Lee 23, Jada Lee 13, Jordan Lee 12, and Lorri's son, Danny, significant other Amber Strong and their daughter Khloe Mae.
Other family include Lorri's brother ,Todd, wife Carla Beecher of Lowry, MN and their 4 children; Lorri's sister Kathy, husband Dave Burkhart of Sioux Falls, SD and their 4 children.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Lee Beecher.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kim CHAKUA
March 13, 2025
U will always be on my mind. Even more when life gets hard n I have Noone to call. I miss you so much momma. So much.
Kimberlee Chakua
March 11, 2025
Been 6 years my my my. I'm still so mad at you leaving me. N there's not a day that goes by that I dont miss u so much I get chest pain. The lonely feeling that I feel is never going away. It was a sense of unconditional safe n secure type of Love that only a mother gives. N there's is no doubt you had in you for ME. I took it for granted. I will never get that love again makes me feel so sad but I know I need to give that love now to my 3 kids. I'm more grateful to u than u know.. you would be so proud beeches so damn proud. Jordan is going to hamline just like jonny. How cool huh? I'd never been able to be the amazing single mom I am if I didn't have u here to help for all them brookside days. How's Steve and my Ace Boogie?? I love u so mama so very much n keep the light on for me till we meet again ur in my soul forever. Is there a phone number I can call u please God just one call I gotta know ur ok and having a beer? I have so much to tell u. I just need that one wish.. just to hear ur voice one more time.
Fawn Johnson
April 24, 2019
I remember when my mom and Lori met they immediately got along it was very sweet how nice she was too my mother. I will forever appreciate her for that. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Thank you for the memories.
Carla Beecher
April 24, 2019
So very sad it takes a loss of someone to know how much they mean to you. We didn't get together as often as we should have but when we did, it was always fun to have Lorri around. Her love for her Children and Grandchildren was so easy to see, could hear the pride in her voice when she talked about them-I know she has her eyes on them and they will always have a special guardian angel.
Melina Podvin
April 24, 2019
Going to miss talking to you when coming to see kim.seeing that smile when you talked about your grandchildren.watch over your daughter and your grandchildren they miss you.
Brookes Newton
April 23, 2019
My deepest condolences to ur family i never got to say thank u lorri for all u have done for me. Ill miss u in more ways then one u were hardcore firm and helped me change my life and see things through and that's somethin ill never get to pay u back just know im very appreciative and all ur great accomplishments rest easy momz ill miss u
Jonny Nguyen
April 23, 2019
Oh grams.
Of course the last thing you said to me was about my safety and whether or not I landed at home. You were always like that. Making sure your babies were safe and taken care of. I took that for granted. I took your time on earth for granted. I miss you more than words can explain. I wouldnt be who I am today without u. We went on an extraordinary trips across the country. We watched so many packer Viking rivalry games. And oh so many Swedish meatball dinners. Ill cherish your memories and make sure my childrens children know how great you were. I love you grams. I know you will be our familys guardian angel forever.
Chad Swap
April 18, 2019
Lorri I really miss you miss you and I hope you're in a better place now I will look at your daughter and your grandkids as much as I can I will help them on and I just wanted you to know that you were really good friend I miss talking to you and I miss you and I love you
wes martin
April 15, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always.
Dennis Chakua
April 14, 2019
Lauri was a ray of sunshine on a rainy day. She was quick to smile and slow to anger. She was welcoming and kind and willing to help when needs arise. I remember fondly when she took Johnny and I on a road trip in her semi. The trip was supposed to last two days but were were gone more than a week. Because of her I was able to appreciate the true beauty of this country that can only be experienced traveling by road. I remember driving through Houston after a bad storm that left the city flooded. The water was so high it reached the floor board of the semi. Throughout this chaotic situation, Lauri stayed in charge and calm and managed to navigate us safely away from the city. She was hardworking, family oriented and full of love. Although she is gone from our sight her memory lives on in all of us who were privileged to know her.
Kimmie n Bob mom husband
Kimmie Chakua
April 12, 2019
Danny n his baby girl!
Kimmie Chakua
April 12, 2019
Danny n his family!
Kimmie Chakua
April 12, 2019
The Beecher
Kimmie Chakua
April 12, 2019
Jordan birthday Dec 2018
Kimmie Chakua
April 12, 2019
Resort in Glenwood
Kimmie Chakua
April 12, 2019
She loved playing the organ.
Kimmie Chakua
April 12, 2019
Kimmie Chakua
April 12, 2019
Kimmie Chakua
April 12, 2019
You meant everything to us mom you did so much for me. How will I make it without u?
Kimmie Chakua
April 12, 2019
We had so much planned I want that back God please...
Kimmie Chakua
April 12, 2019
Your suppose to be here damn it, mom=%="
Kimmie Chakua
April 12, 2019
Paul Barrett
April 10, 2019
My condolences and prayers to all of the family. I admired her strength and kindness, a smile that filled a room or warmed your heart may she RIP Amen
Shelly Osowski
April 9, 2019
My heart and prayers go out to the Family! Hugs! I'm so sorry for your loss. She will be truly missed.
April 6, 2019
I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your cherished mother. Please accept my deepest regrets. I hope that the passage at James 1:13 will bring you some measure of peace.
Maureen
Jada n grandma
Kim Chakua
April 5, 2019
I miss you so much it hurts to breathe. I'd do anything to have u here with me again. I will never stop thinking about you, I love u so much mom.. So unfair we had big plans still in life to do. If u only knew the heart ache the kids and I are going threw. I know u will watch over us n be with us always but that dont stop the pain of missing u like crazy.. You were my Rock, my best friend u were my momz. I am so sorry for being selfish n wanting u back even if ur now at peace n happy, but I just want u here. I won't ever stop missing you. Ill do my best to carry ur love on to the kids n will look for u when I get heaven. I love u more than u will ever know beeches...
Lorris baby girl Jada
Kim Chakua
April 5, 2019
Kim Chakua
April 5, 2019
Lorine Kocher Schwieters
April 2, 2019
I couldn't believe when i heard of Lorri's passing so very sad. I haven't seen Lorri since she graduated but some of the Beecher family lived with us for a short time when they moved to Glenwood while waiting for their home! (we all moved to Glenwood from North Dakota) Even though i haven't seen her in years we have all known each other since we were kids. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time!
Kimmie visiting Sparta WI to see her mom.
Kim Chakua
March 31, 2019
Giving her daughter away in her wedding.
Kim Chakua
March 31, 2019
Last picture taken of mom with her friend Bobbie's dog who loved mom.
Kim Chakua
March 31, 2019
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