Ruby Beckman

April 20, 2022 at 12:08 p.m.
Ruby Beckman
Ruby Beckman

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Ruby Beckman, age 96, of Brookville, died Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville.

Born Sept. 25, 1925 in Weisburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Prudence (Back) Woliung. On June 1, 1946 in Klemmes Corner, she became the wife of Loren Dale Beckman, and he preceded her in death on April 21, 2001.

A homemaker, she had also worked in the Franklin County Clerk's office. She was a member of the Franklin County Democratic Women’s Club, as well as the Brookville Kiwanis Club.

Survivors include three daughters, Linda Dale (Jerald) Vaughan of Brook-ville, Michele Jan Whitacre of Batesville and Kimberly Thelma Beckman (Tom Vohland) of Brookville; a son-in-law, Lindsay Jackson of Brookville; eleven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, and husband Dale, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Melody Ann Jackson, who died Dec. 18, 2015; a son-in-law, Ron Whitacre; two sisters, Thelma (Lester) Beckman and Matilda 'Tillie' Baker.

In keeping with Ruby's wishes, there will be no public services. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County Humane Society or the Brookville Healthcare Center Patient Activities Fund. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Beckman family. To sign the online guest- book or send personal condolences, please visit  phillipsandmeyers.com.
(Paid obituary)

Ruby Beckman, age 96, of Brookville, died Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville.

Born Sept. 25, 1925 in Weisburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Prudence (Back) Woliung. On June 1, 1946 in Klemmes Corner, she became the wife of Loren Dale Beckman, and he preceded her in death on April 21, 2001.

A homemaker, she had also worked in the Franklin County Clerk's office. She was a member of the Franklin County Democratic Women’s Club, as well as the Brookville Kiwanis Club.

Survivors include three daughters, Linda Dale (Jerald) Vaughan of Brook-ville, Michele Jan Whitacre of Batesville and Kimberly Thelma Beckman (Tom Vohland) of Brookville; a son-in-law, Lindsay Jackson of Brookville; eleven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, and husband Dale, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Melody Ann Jackson, who died Dec. 18, 2015; a son-in-law, Ron Whitacre; two sisters, Thelma (Lester) Beckman and Matilda 'Tillie' Baker.

In keeping with Ruby's wishes, there will be no public services. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County Humane Society or the Brookville Healthcare Center Patient Activities Fund. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Beckman family. To sign the online guest- book or send personal condolences, please visit  phillipsandmeyers.com.
(Paid obituary)

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