Mary C. Beckman
Thursday, August 25, 1932
Date of Death:
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Age:
89 years old
Thursday, August 25, 1932
Date of Death:
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Age:
89 years old
Thursday, August 25, 1932
Date of Death:
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Age:
89 years old
Mary C. Beckman
Mary Cecilia (Doggett) Beckman, 89, of Rochester, MN, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Mary was born August 25, 1932, in Rochester, MN, to Ralph Theodore & Margaret Winifred (Mackey) Doggett. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1951, and although Mary has lived in such places as Memphis, TN, Barnard, MO, and even San Diego, CA, she has always considered Rochester to be her home within her heart. She eventually returned here to raise her children and make a life for them and herself.
On October 10, 1971, Mary married Roger Marvin Beckman, but they later divorced in 1978. Mary never remarried after this.
Mary could be found at her favorite place that she often referred to as her “office and home away from home,” Barlow Hy-Vee’s Restaurant & Café areas. As an IBM retiree, and Quarter Century Club Member, Mary cherished her time spent at outings and events with her other retiree friends affectionately called the “Retreads”, at Hy-Vee and many other local area businesses. She also found immense inspiration as a member of St. Pius X parish and singing in the choir. However, nothing brought her greater joy than spending time with her children and grandchildren, and she always had new stories to share where they were concerned.
She is survived by her three children, Teresa Ellen (Tom) Tully, Joseph R. Feiten, and Linda Marie (Beckman) La Valle; fiancé, Trent Bestgen; two grandchildren, Colleen Elizabeth Tully and Roger Alvin (Rebecca) Platzke; one nephew, Ralph (Cathy) Roessler and their family. She is also survived by many extended family members including Dave Omodt, a trusted & beloved friend & handyman of many years; Julie Miller, close friend and confidant; and Nina Salatel, who was always ready with a friendly word and eager conversation.
The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2022 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Funeral Mass. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester, MN with a luncheon at St. Pius X Catholic Church to follow.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Mary C. Beckman has received the following condolences.
Mary’s family and friends,
Just wanted to share Spirit-filled thoughts about Mary with you. Becky and I were unable to make Mary’s Celebration of Life service and funeral, due to our not-quite-over-with illnesses.
We add our remembrances of “good sharing” times with Mary – at St. Pius X activities and, over the years “encounters with Mary” at Barlow’s Hy-Vee, just like in Mary’s obituary! Our daughter was a JM classmate of Mary’s daughter Linda – back in our much younger days.
A time for celebrating and remembering all the good that Mary brought into the world! A quote Jim found recently that resonates within us: "Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch -> Love is Forever!!"
Becky and Jim Cook
I was in the choir at St Pius X with Mary. She was always such a happy person. I'm just certain God found a place for her in the heavenly choir! My health doesn't allow me to attend her funeral but please know you are all in my prayers.