Obituaries
Sophie I. Johanning Beaman 1915 - 2009 Lawrence
Funeral services for Sophie I. Johanning Beaman, 93, Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Central United Methodist Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Beaman died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.
She was born June 3, 1915, in Baldwin City, the daughter of John William and Isabell A. Wrede Johanning.
Mrs. Beaman was a clerk at the Landis Davis Paint Store in Lawrence, retiring in 1972. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church and also a member of the Social Circle Club since 1937.
She married Clarence W. Beaman on March 14, 1937, in Baldwin City. He preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1996.
Survivors include two sons, LeRoy L. and wife Dwan, Lawrence, and Ronald D. and wife Kay, Leavenworth.
The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the service time Thursday at the church.
The family suggests memorials to Hospice Care of Kansas or to the Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Online condolences may be sent at warrenmcelwain. com, subject: Beaman.
Marketplace
Arts & Entertainment · Bars · Theatres · Restaurants · Coffeehouses · Libraries · Antiques · Services
- Lawrence High graduation 4 comments
- KU Commencement 3 comments
- Hillcrest School kindergarten teacher Ryan McAdoo flashes a big smile while receiving a hug from his May 22, 2013 · 1 comment
- "Why I Left the Republican Party" -- 03/16/13 at Lawrence Arts Center 43 comments
- A Lawrence High graduate adjusts her tassle during the 2013 commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 21 May 21, 2013 · 1 comment
- Baker Wetlands burn 19 comments
- “Finding The Political Will To Reverse Climate Change” -- 04/25/13 at Woodruff Auditorium 6 comments
- Farmers' market 8 comments
- [img/photos/2013/04/14/10901_492550880799082_746481131_n.jpg] April 14, 2013 · 5 comments
- Free State softball v. Lawrence High 2 comments
- Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals May 23, 2013
- Kobler to lead shift toward 'technology-rich' classrooms May 23, 2013
- State coaches name Lions' Green player of the year May 23, 2013
- 100 years ago: 'The vulturous Kaw triumped' over Billie Bob Atkinson May 23, 2013
- CEO Gene Meyer honored for leading Lawrence Memorial Hospital to success May 23, 2013
- Local Board of Realtors collecting items today for tornado survivors in Oklahoma City area May 23, 2013
- Arrest made in death of former Jayhawk McMillan May 23, 2013
- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013
- Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career June 28, 2009
- Hillcrest teacher honored with annual 'Bobs' Award' May 22, 2013
