BEECHER, Marlene

(Maiden Name: Weigel)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 06/22/2010 Marlene Weigel Beecher, 79, died in Show Low June 10, 2010, following a long term illness. She was born May 22, 1931, in Hoyleton, Illinois to Howard H. and Edwina K. (Donaldson) Weigel. After attending Southwestern University in Memphis Tenn. for two years, Marlene earned a bachelor of education degree from the University of Missouri as well as a second bachelor and master of education degree from Utah State University. In California she directed an adult special education program and her heart was always close to helping those physically and mentally challenged. Marlene also taught elementary school in Bear River City, Utah for many years. Teaching her students about the joy of reading and the wonders of science and nature gave her particular joy. Marlene also greatly enjoyed her teaching of Native American elementary students at the Navajo Nation in Tsaile. She always instilled in her students the importance of social responsibility, empathy and reliance on their inner creativity. The world will surely be a better and kinder place because of her contributions as a teacher. Marlene was also an honored member of the Franciscan Order of the Roman Catholic Church because of her long time commitment to helping those less fortunate. Many will remember her baking bread for weeks on end and distributing them to needy families through the Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Logan, Utah. Marlene resided in Arizona since her retirement and enjoyed her time gardening, reading, and the calm serenity of the Red Rock country she so loved. She is survived by her six children Stephen P. Beecher, Huntington Beach, Calif., Becky L. Beecher Valdez of Logan, Utah, Michael H. Beecher, Las Vegas, Nev., Jennifer S. Beecher of Nesoya, Norway, William W. Beecher, Logan, Utah and Teresa M. Beecher of Show Low and her 11 grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Don Weigel, Pawleys Island, SC. "Let the beauty of what you love be what you do." - Rumi "We will all miss you and your kind spirit dearly Marlene." A memorial is available at www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. Those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book are invited to visit Web site www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.
Posted by Sharla on June 22, 2010

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