PASSMORE,
Rita J.
(Maiden Name: Bekaert)
Daily Miner, Kingman, Arizona
>>> Published on Thursday, July 20, 2017 <<<
Rita J. Passmore (Bekaert), age 84, was called home on June 29, 2017,
in Kingman, Arizona. Rita was born October 26, 1932 in California
Junction, Iowa. Rita was retired by the federal government in
Albuquerque, New Mexico after 30 years of service and spent her
remaining years dedicated to the love and care of her family.
Rita was preceded in death by her husband Duke J. Bekaert Sr. of 49
years. She is survived by her three children; Duke J. Bekaert Jr. and
wife Phyllis, David Bekaert and wife Debbie, and Lisa Grant, her
sister; Jeannette, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Rita will be remembered for her love of dancing, her ability to light
up any room, and the ease in which she kept everyone laughing with her
quick wit and hilarious sense of humor. Her lively and youthful spirit
will be missed and never forgotten.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the VFW Post 3516, 2826 Wikieup
Ave. at 2pm and a potluck dinner will follow.