Beulah Margarette Eckes

Beulah Margarette Eckes (nee McNamar) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 14, 2022, in Visalia, CA where she had been living since 2016 after the death of her husband, Robert, in 2008. She was 93. Beulah was born in the home of her paternal grandparents on August 6, 1928, in Melfort, Saskachewan, Canada. Her family ultimately settled in Bemidji, MN where she attended Lincoln school in Nymore, and graduated from Bemidji High School's Class of 1946. She married Robert "Bob" Eckes in 1949, and the couple moved to Bob's hometown of Minneapolis. In Minneapolis, the family grew to five children and in 1959 they moved to Anaheim, CA later having one more child. While living In Anaheim, she was active in her church parish community at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church and the Boosters clubs for the Trident Jr. High and Loara High School bands. Bob and Beulah also purchased a fledgling paint store in Cypress, CA which became Eckes Paint, where she managed the sales of wallpaper and flooring. In 1989, Bob and Beulah moved to Brea, CA where she became involved with Brea's Newcomers organization and served as President from 2004 through 2005. She and Bob were active members of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church. Beulah became a member of the chime choir, Partners in Chime, and performed with them. The private vocal instruction she received during high school prepared her for a long vocal career. Beulah performed with the Orange County Master Chorale in the 1970's, the St Angela Merici Choir in Brea, and most recently the Sequoia Chamber Chorale for three years, as well as participating in the St. Mary's Catholic Church choir in Visalia, CA. Beulah always had a smile, and she managed to divide her time and love among her 6 children, 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was not shy about using modern technology to stay in touch. As a homemaker she excelled in sewing and was renowned for her cooking and baking. In between her family, social, and church activities, she closely followed the Angels MLB team. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob; sister, Bethel "Beth" Haugen; and brothers Fearl, Durnan, Elton, and Wilford "Mac" McNamar. She is survived by her children: Gregory (Jeanne) Eckes; Thomas (Lynn) Eckes; Teresa (Edward) Burnett; David (Susan) Eckes; Carol (David) Prihoda; and Elizabeth (Dean) Avram. A Rosary and Celebration of Life will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel on Caldwell in Visalia, and via live stream. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 608 N. Church St. in Visalia, CA. Please attend in colorful attire. Beulah will be interred with Bob at the Riverside National Cemetery. Thanks to Kaweah Hospice and Magnolia Park Assisted Living for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Beulah Margarette Eckes

August 6, 1928 - May 14, 2022