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Deborah Beam Obituary
(1955-2020) Deborah Kay Beam, "Beam of Light", AKA Deborah Kay Van Vleet
Deborah went to Wausau East HS, and studied at UW-Eau Claire, FIU and Westfield State College. She was an Elementary School teacher at Forest Hills Elementary School in Florida, where she was known as the "Beam of Light". She owned a jewelry company, HiHo Silver. Deborah loved to travel, the Pyramids in Egypt, religious sites in Israel, Carnivale in Rio and a trip down the Amazon river were some of her favorites. She lived on a yacht for several years and extensively saw the Caribbean Islands with a highlight being her sisters trip in 2012. Deborah is survived by her mother Barb of Weston, her sisters Sandy, Wausau and Laurie, San Antonio, TX, and Brother Tom Van Vleet of Delaware, OH.
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Bob Beam
October 1, 2020
Have many wonderful memories of my cousin Deborah growing up. She was always cheerful, fun and exciting to be with. We went to grade school together and she was a tomboy who could play baseball with the boys, was great at writing poetry, could "swim like a fish", liked waterskiing (was a member of the Wausau Aquabats), fishing, and was willing to try anything. She was fearless, even had a pony for a short while which she would ride bareback. Her joy for life was contagious and she will be missed.
Sandra
September 27, 2020
Gary Nehrbass
September 27, 2020
Sandy:
You have my deepest sympathy in these dark days. I never knew your sister but if she was anything like you, she was a terrific person. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Gary Nehrbass
Ron Heideman
September 27, 2020
Deborah was a person who would light up the room. She inspired many to donate to complete church renovations. She loved movies and politics. Her only regret is that she would not be able to vote this year,
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