Elizabeth R. Beemer's Obituary
Elizabeth R. Beemer, “Betsy”, 89, of Fort Myers, passed away August 29, 2012. Elizabeth was born November 27, 1922 in Chicago, IL, attended Ferry Hall and graduated from the University of Connecticut. She married George T. Beemer, an officer in the United States Coast Guard and they moved to Fort Myers in 1946. She was an active member of several organizations which include: The Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, Fort Myers Garden Club and the Fort Myers Junior League. She and her husband George were long time members of First United Methodist Church. She was also a proud member of “The Beach Bunch”. Living near the beach, her love of fishing and shell collecting date back to the 1940?ÇÖs. Elizabeth was very artistic and creative, painting and enjoying making Bonzaii tree displays. Throughout the 60?ÇÖs and 70?ÇÖs Elizabeth was owner and designer of a ladies resort wear manufacturing company named “Betsy B of Florida” Elizabeth leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, William H. Beemer, his wife Beth of Fort Myers, FL and Debi Beemer Means of Naples, FL, her grandchildren, William D. Beemer, George T. Beemer, Evan A. Means and Bradley T. Means. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sadly, Elizabeth was recently preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, George T. Beemer. Funeral services will be held Friday September 7, 2012 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Fl., 33907. Friends are invited to arrive at 1:00 PM with a service beginning at 2 PM, officiated by Pastor Bob Lockwood. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Hope Hospice of Lee County, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Online condolences may be made at:www.fortmyersmemorial.com. ?ú?é¼?é¼?ú?é¼?é¼ ?ú?é¼?é¼
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