Mr.Michael John Beem,age 57,of Oakwood, Ga, went to his heavenly home, rejoicing, being with Jesus and his loved ones on Tuesday evening, Aug. 4, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness.
Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Sandra Skinner will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday,Aug. 9, 2015, from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service,at the funeral home.
Mr.Beem was born June 4, 1958, in West Des Moines, Iowa, to John Ransom Beem and Martha Kay Paardeekooper Beem. He had been ill the last few months with Parkinson's and progressive dementia.
Michael was a graduate of North Hall High school and was happily baptized at New Hope Baptist church. He was a member of Oakwood First United Methodist church. Michael loved the Lord, being at church, singing in the choir and serving in any capacity.
He was a wonderful husband, caregiver and married his sweetheart, Donna Marie Pethel Beem, June 26,1999. Michael was baptized happily on November 2, 1997. Michael will be missed greatly and had a warm smile like sunshine, loved children, crafts, doing puzzles,cooking,painting angel statues, music, yardwork, and helping others. He worked at SKF, The Times, and several area churches.
Mr.Beem is survived by his wife, Donna Marie Pethel Beem, of Oakwood,Ga, Mother, Martha Kay Paardeekooper Beem, of West Des Moines,Iowa; Brother and Sister-in-law, Tom and Sharon Beem, West Des Moines, Iowa; niece and nephew, Alexandra and Ted Beem, West Des Moines, Iowa; Step-mother, Susan Dean Beem, Gainesville,Ga and step-sister and husband, Alisa D. and Jeff Sturgeon,Suwanee,Ga and the late Father and Mother in Law, Donald H Pethel and Mary Lou Pethel.
Flowers are accepted or donations can be made to Michaels home church, Oakwood First United Methodist church, 4315 Allen St.,Oakwood, Ga 30566,or your favorite charity.
Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial Park Funeral Home,Gainesville
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The Times,Gainesville,Ga
Aug. 8, 2015
A Poem written for Michael, by Donna Marie Pethel Beem at his funeral
❤My True Love❤
Like the beginning of a day,
The morning light shines through,
Brightening the world,
And so did you.
I was traveling along the path of life,
And God brought us together,
And I happily became your wife.
I often prayed, God ..send me someone who
Would look at me and not run!
You were a sunshine glow,
Turning my world into a rainbow!
Michael, a name like an Angel above,
My Knight in Shining Armor,
My dream- Michael John Beem.
His sweet smile cheered me so,
His dimples so cute,
Tickled me head to toe.
He loved the Lord,
Serving in His House,
And I was happy to be his spouse.
He could cook the best scrambled eggs,
Or scout stew..
Which my Mom and I always looked forward to.
He loved gardening, planting marigolds,
Enjoying seeing flowers grow.
And doing yard work, He was my Hero.
He would help take care for my Dad when he had a stroke,
And Mom was ill
I was so grateful for his helping hand,
He was my Super Man!
He was so comforting through thick and thin,
He was my devoted loving husband,
Forever friend.
He enjoyed origami,crafts, puzzles,
And singing for the Lord.
He was the man I adored!
Just like a big teddy bear,
Enveloping me with lots of kisses and hugs,
He lit up my life for many than twenty a year.
He also enjoyed his little four-legged baby,
That cheered him up-our dachsund Daisy.
He loved watching the birds and hear them sing.
Looking at the moon and stars in the sky,
Such a delight to the ear and eye.
But as time went along..like a little bird,
With a broken wing,
He could no longer sing.
My heart full of sorrow,
I feared what pain he'd endure,
With each tomorrow.
I knew our Heavenly Father would set him free,
Of this misery.
My Angel, Michael, was called above,
Into God's Heaven of Love.
Now he's flying happily,
Singing, laughing, being with Jesus,
Friends and family.
My true Love,
I'll miss you every day,
Until we meet again, your always in my heart,
Never to depart.
Love, eternally,
Your wife,
Donna
Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Sandra Skinner will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday,Aug. 9, 2015, from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service,at the funeral home.
Mr.Beem was born June 4, 1958, in West Des Moines, Iowa, to John Ransom Beem and Martha Kay Paardeekooper Beem. He had been ill the last few months with Parkinson's and progressive dementia.
Michael was a graduate of North Hall High school and was happily baptized at New Hope Baptist church. He was a member of Oakwood First United Methodist church. Michael loved the Lord, being at church, singing in the choir and serving in any capacity.
He was a wonderful husband, caregiver and married his sweetheart, Donna Marie Pethel Beem, June 26,1999. Michael was baptized happily on November 2, 1997. Michael will be missed greatly and had a warm smile like sunshine, loved children, crafts, doing puzzles,cooking,painting angel statues, music, yardwork, and helping others. He worked at SKF, The Times, and several area churches.
Mr.Beem is survived by his wife, Donna Marie Pethel Beem, of Oakwood,Ga, Mother, Martha Kay Paardeekooper Beem, of West Des Moines,Iowa; Brother and Sister-in-law, Tom and Sharon Beem, West Des Moines, Iowa; niece and nephew, Alexandra and Ted Beem, West Des Moines, Iowa; Step-mother, Susan Dean Beem, Gainesville,Ga and step-sister and husband, Alisa D. and Jeff Sturgeon,Suwanee,Ga and the late Father and Mother in Law, Donald H Pethel and Mary Lou Pethel.
Flowers are accepted or donations can be made to Michaels home church, Oakwood First United Methodist church, 4315 Allen St.,Oakwood, Ga 30566,or your favorite charity.
Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial Park Funeral Home,Gainesville
Sign the online guest book at gainesvilletimes.com
The Times,Gainesville,Ga
Aug. 8, 2015
A Poem written for Michael, by Donna Marie Pethel Beem at his funeral
❤My True Love❤
Like the beginning of a day,
The morning light shines through,
Brightening the world,
And so did you.
I was traveling along the path of life,
And God brought us together,
And I happily became your wife.
I often prayed, God ..send me someone who
Would look at me and not run!
You were a sunshine glow,
Turning my world into a rainbow!
Michael, a name like an Angel above,
My Knight in Shining Armor,
My dream- Michael John Beem.
His sweet smile cheered me so,
His dimples so cute,
Tickled me head to toe.
He loved the Lord,
Serving in His House,
And I was happy to be his spouse.
He could cook the best scrambled eggs,
Or scout stew..
Which my Mom and I always looked forward to.
He loved gardening, planting marigolds,
Enjoying seeing flowers grow.
And doing yard work, He was my Hero.
He would help take care for my Dad when he had a stroke,
And Mom was ill
I was so grateful for his helping hand,
He was my Super Man!
He was so comforting through thick and thin,
He was my devoted loving husband,
Forever friend.
He enjoyed origami,crafts, puzzles,
And singing for the Lord.
He was the man I adored!
Just like a big teddy bear,
Enveloping me with lots of kisses and hugs,
He lit up my life for many than twenty a year.
He also enjoyed his little four-legged baby,
That cheered him up-our dachsund Daisy.
He loved watching the birds and hear them sing.
Looking at the moon and stars in the sky,
Such a delight to the ear and eye.
But as time went along..like a little bird,
With a broken wing,
He could no longer sing.
My heart full of sorrow,
I feared what pain he'd endure,
With each tomorrow.
I knew our Heavenly Father would set him free,
Of this misery.
My Angel, Michael, was called above,
Into God's Heaven of Love.
Now he's flying happily,
Singing, laughing, being with Jesus,
Friends and family.
My true Love,
I'll miss you every day,
Until we meet again, your always in my heart,
Never to depart.
Love, eternally,
Your wife,
Donna
Mr.Michael John Beem,age 57,of Oakwood, Ga, went to his heavenly home, rejoicing, being with Jesus and his loved ones on Tuesday evening, Aug. 4, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness.
Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Sandra Skinner will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday,Aug. 9, 2015, from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service,at the funeral home.
Mr.Beem was born June 4, 1958, in West Des Moines, Iowa, to John Ransom Beem and Martha Kay Paardeekooper Beem. He had been ill the last few months with Parkinson's and progressive dementia.
Michael was a graduate of North Hall High school and was happily baptized at New Hope Baptist church. He was a member of Oakwood First United Methodist church. Michael loved the Lord, being at church, singing in the choir and serving in any capacity.
He was a wonderful husband, caregiver and married his sweetheart, Donna Marie Pethel Beem, June 26,1999. Michael was baptized happily on November 2, 1997. Michael will be missed greatly and had a warm smile like sunshine, loved children, crafts, doing puzzles,cooking,painting angel statues, music, yardwork, and helping others. He worked at SKF, The Times, and several area churches.
Mr.Beem is survived by his wife, Donna Marie Pethel Beem, of Oakwood,Ga, Mother, Martha Kay Paardeekooper Beem, of West Des Moines,Iowa; Brother and Sister-in-law, Tom and Sharon Beem, West Des Moines, Iowa; niece and nephew, Alexandra and Ted Beem, West Des Moines, Iowa; Step-mother, Susan Dean Beem, Gainesville,Ga and step-sister and husband, Alisa D. and Jeff Sturgeon,Suwanee,Ga and the late Father and Mother in Law, Donald H Pethel and Mary Lou Pethel.
Flowers are accepted or donations can be made to Michaels home church, Oakwood First United Methodist church, 4315 Allen St.,Oakwood, Ga 30566,or your favorite charity.
Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial Park Funeral Home,Gainesville
Sign the online guest book at gainesvilletimes.com
The Times,Gainesville,Ga
Aug. 8, 2015
A Poem written for Michael, by Donna Marie Pethel Beem at his funeral
❤My True Love❤
Like the beginning of a day,
The morning light shines through,
Brightening the world,
And so did you.
I was traveling along the path of life,
And God brought us together,
And I happily became your wife.
I often prayed, God ..send me someone who
Would look at me and not run!
You were a sunshine glow,
Turning my world into a rainbow!
Michael, a name like an Angel above,
My Knight in Shining Armor,
My dream- Michael John Beem.
His sweet smile cheered me so,
His dimples so cute,
Tickled me head to toe.
He loved the Lord,
Serving in His House,
And I was happy to be his spouse.
He could cook the best scrambled eggs,
Or scout stew..
Which my Mom and I always looked forward to.
He loved gardening, planting marigolds,
Enjoying seeing flowers grow.
And doing yard work, He was my Hero.
He would help take care for my Dad when he had a stroke,
And Mom was ill
I was so grateful for his helping hand,
He was my Super Man!
He was so comforting through thick and thin,
He was my devoted loving husband,
Forever friend.
He enjoyed origami,crafts, puzzles,
And singing for the Lord.
He was the man I adored!
Just like a big teddy bear,
Enveloping me with lots of kisses and hugs,
He lit up my life for many than twenty a year.
He also enjoyed his little four-legged baby,
That cheered him up-our dachsund Daisy.
He loved watching the birds and hear them sing.
Looking at the moon and stars in the sky,
Such a delight to the ear and eye.
But as time went along..like a little bird,
With a broken wing,
He could no longer sing.
My heart full of sorrow,
I feared what pain he'd endure,
With each tomorrow.
I knew our Heavenly Father would set him free,
Of this misery.
My Angel, Michael, was called above,
Into God's Heaven of Love.
Now he's flying happily,
Singing, laughing, being with Jesus,
Friends and family.
My true Love,
I'll miss you every day,
Until we meet again, your always in my heart,
Never to depart.
Love, eternally,
Your wife,
Donna
Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Sandra Skinner will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday,Aug. 9, 2015, from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service,at the funeral home.
Mr.Beem was born June 4, 1958, in West Des Moines, Iowa, to John Ransom Beem and Martha Kay Paardeekooper Beem. He had been ill the last few months with Parkinson's and progressive dementia.
Michael was a graduate of North Hall High school and was happily baptized at New Hope Baptist church. He was a member of Oakwood First United Methodist church. Michael loved the Lord, being at church, singing in the choir and serving in any capacity.
He was a wonderful husband, caregiver and married his sweetheart, Donna Marie Pethel Beem, June 26,1999. Michael was baptized happily on November 2, 1997. Michael will be missed greatly and had a warm smile like sunshine, loved children, crafts, doing puzzles,cooking,painting angel statues, music, yardwork, and helping others. He worked at SKF, The Times, and several area churches.
Mr.Beem is survived by his wife, Donna Marie Pethel Beem, of Oakwood,Ga, Mother, Martha Kay Paardeekooper Beem, of West Des Moines,Iowa; Brother and Sister-in-law, Tom and Sharon Beem, West Des Moines, Iowa; niece and nephew, Alexandra and Ted Beem, West Des Moines, Iowa; Step-mother, Susan Dean Beem, Gainesville,Ga and step-sister and husband, Alisa D. and Jeff Sturgeon,Suwanee,Ga and the late Father and Mother in Law, Donald H Pethel and Mary Lou Pethel.
Flowers are accepted or donations can be made to Michaels home church, Oakwood First United Methodist church, 4315 Allen St.,Oakwood, Ga 30566,or your favorite charity.
Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial Park Funeral Home,Gainesville
Sign the online guest book at gainesvilletimes.com
The Times,Gainesville,Ga
Aug. 8, 2015
A Poem written for Michael, by Donna Marie Pethel Beem at his funeral
❤My True Love❤
Like the beginning of a day,
The morning light shines through,
Brightening the world,
And so did you.
I was traveling along the path of life,
And God brought us together,
And I happily became your wife.
I often prayed, God ..send me someone who
Would look at me and not run!
You were a sunshine glow,
Turning my world into a rainbow!
Michael, a name like an Angel above,
My Knight in Shining Armor,
My dream- Michael John Beem.
His sweet smile cheered me so,
His dimples so cute,
Tickled me head to toe.
He loved the Lord,
Serving in His House,
And I was happy to be his spouse.
He could cook the best scrambled eggs,
Or scout stew..
Which my Mom and I always looked forward to.
He loved gardening, planting marigolds,
Enjoying seeing flowers grow.
And doing yard work, He was my Hero.
He would help take care for my Dad when he had a stroke,
And Mom was ill
I was so grateful for his helping hand,
He was my Super Man!
He was so comforting through thick and thin,
He was my devoted loving husband,
Forever friend.
He enjoyed origami,crafts, puzzles,
And singing for the Lord.
He was the man I adored!
Just like a big teddy bear,
Enveloping me with lots of kisses and hugs,
He lit up my life for many than twenty a year.
He also enjoyed his little four-legged baby,
That cheered him up-our dachsund Daisy.
He loved watching the birds and hear them sing.
Looking at the moon and stars in the sky,
Such a delight to the ear and eye.
But as time went along..like a little bird,
With a broken wing,
He could no longer sing.
My heart full of sorrow,
I feared what pain he'd endure,
With each tomorrow.
I knew our Heavenly Father would set him free,
Of this misery.
My Angel, Michael, was called above,
Into God's Heaven of Love.
Now he's flying happily,
Singing, laughing, being with Jesus,
Friends and family.
My true Love,
I'll miss you every day,
Until we meet again, your always in my heart,
Never to depart.
Love, eternally,
Your wife,
Donna
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