Kathleen "Kay" Beeson
October 25, 1947 ~ July 25, 2017
Kathleen (Kay) Beeson, of Flat Rock, formerly of Beech Grove, died on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Kay was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Edinburgh, Indiana and formerly of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Beech Grove.
Kay was born October 25th, 1947 in Beech Grove, Indiana to Charles Joseph (Joe) and Kathleen Mildred (Kit) Buckel who preceded her in death. Her daughter, Anne M. (Ned) Endris and brother Father John J. Buckel also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, James W. (Jim) Beeson. They were married at Saint James Catholic Church in Indianapolis on December 30, 1966. This loving union produced 15 children. She is survived by Gregory P. (Julie) Beeson, Joseph C. Beeson, Michael J. (Cara) Beeson, Mary Catherine (Mark) Schober, Patrick W. Beeson, Phillip A. Beeson, Bernadette M. Ball, Rita M. (Chad) Stuck, Lucia M. (Phil) Garber, Thomas A. (Heather) Beeson, John-Paul Beeson, David B. (Katelyn) Beeson, Stephen M. Beeson, and Dominic F. (Kaylyn) Beeson. She is also survived by eleven of her twelve siblings, Mary Lou (Gary) Hinderliter, Jean (Michael) Schoettle, Teresa (Jerome) Smith, Anne (Ned) Schoettle, Marjorie (Robert) Bostick, Robert (Martha) Buckel, Patricia (Walter) Lamperski, Joan (Daniel) Lutgring, Larry (Maryjo) Buckel, Judith (Robert) Parrett, and James Buckel. She is also survived by thirty seven grandchildren, seventy five nieces and nephews, and one hundred plus great nieces and nephews.
Her great loves in life were her Faith, husband, children, and grandchildren. She spent many wonderful days in and around her river home laughing, cooking and caring for them all. She had a very devout faith and spent many hours at Church and in prayer.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 28 from 2-8 pm at Daniel O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St. (US Hwy 31 South). A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Name Catholic Church in Beech Grove on Saturday, July 29 at 9:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Elizabeth Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption Services, www.givingbirthtohope.org. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I had the pleasure of meeting Kay just once, in the summer of 2006 when I was in Indianapolis for a conference. She welcomed me with open arms and noted how I looked 'just like Edmund,' one of my great uncles. I spent a couple wonderful hours with Jim and Kay, sitting on the dock near the river, meeting (almost!) all 15 of their friendly, respectful and hard working children. Having only one sibling myself, I was overwhelmed at both the size of the family and the love among them all.
We have lost an angel in Kay, but God has welcomed a new one. I pray that He will comfort the Beeson family during this difficult time. All of the Texas Beesons are thinking of you and praying for you.
May God bless you all.
Katherine Beeson Wauters,
Houston, TX
Dear Jim and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. She was the most faithful person I ever knew. She knew how to laugh and she knew how to care. I truly loved and respected her and her role in your family. I know that Annie and both my John and her brother, John have already welcome her into her heavenly home.
Much Love and Prayers for Peace and Comfort,
Karen and Aunt Karen Beeson
I first met Kay when I was a freshman in high school, about the time she started dating my cousin, Jim. She was so cute and sweet and kind and caring. It was inspiring to me that not only did she remain that person through all the years and marriage and children, but those lovely virtues blossomed and grew stronger year after year. Her devotion to the Blessed Mother shone out in the life she choose to live. My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Jim and all the Beeson children and family. May God comfort all of you in this terrible time of loss.
To Jim and all your blessed children and families: Back in 1983, I remember spending the summer vacation days with Kay and some of your children at Lake Shore Country Club. Seems like almost every day we would spend time with each other, watching our children enjoy swimming and school vacation days diving off the board and swimming for hours. One specific memory I have of your beloved Kay is when she said 'We are just like any other family, except that we do not allow our children to have anyone spend the night.'… Oh how we laughed. I grieve for you and your children and all those who adored and loved Kay. She was an angel that God gave to the Southside. She is now the Beeson’s personal angel. You are all blest to have her in your hearts. She can do much for all of you, if you just pray to God and have your beloved Kay intercede for you . With a breaking heart I say, thank you Kay for all of your kindnesses, laughter and kind, beautiful smiles. I look back on our time together and thank God for allowing me to be in the presence of an earthly angel. You are in my prayers. Marianne Schafer Ries.
To Jim and all the Beeson children,
Kay and Annie both shared a light in their eyes. When the Endris’ and the Beeson’s would meet up, I was always amazed by the easy way Kay would laugh, love and just let those around her be. No harsh words or criticism. She would just enjoy the people around her. On these occasions, I came to understand how Annie got her enter strength and peace that surrounded her daily — it came from Kay.
Not many people have that beautiful, God like quality these days in this hurried world — when being in their presents just renews your soul.
We are thinking of all of you, as we know the upcoming days will be a struggle. Bless you all and may you all carry that light of peace and love that Kay gave so easily.
Strength and Love.
Lucy, Dave, Grace, Will and Phil Endris
To family and friends of Kathleen Beeson,
We extend our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Please be assured of God’s enduring love for you, his concern with your well-being, and his willingness to help you endure this difficult time. (1 Peter 5:7) We pray that God’s promise at Revelation 21:4 will provide you comfort in the days to come. For further comforting thoughts, please visit https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/watchtower-no3-2016-may/when-a-loved-one-dies/.
The Guillory Family
My most sincere sympathy go out to the Buckle and Beeson families. Kay is a large part of my earliest memories of growing up. She was so kind and caring. She showed love in her smile and kind words on a daily basis. May the love and compassion of her many friends bring strength to Jim and the family at this difficult time. Heaven has certainly gained another angel.
Kay was truly the sweetest, kindest person I have ever known. I remember the day that she and Jim married. I was a teenager, and I thought that she and Jim were the perfect couple. They both were so happy.
I know that Jim and the kids will feel completely lost without Kay and Annie in their lives, but I hope that they find some solace in knowing that the two of them are now together.
Much love and sympathy to Jim, Greg, Joe, Mike, Mary, Pat, Phil, Bernie, Rita, Lucia, Tom, David, Steven, John Paul and Dominic.
Beth & Don Ferguson
My prayers and love go to the Beeson and Buckel families. I was blessed to have Kay teach religious education to some of my little ones at Holy Name. I was also blessed to get to know her extended family and see the gift of faith that is the foundation for each one. You will be held close during this difficult transition to a new normal. Thank you all for sharing your faith.
May holy angels lead you forth to paradise,
And may the martyrs greet your coming home.
May you find welcome there within God’s dwelling-place,
The radiant city, New Jerusalem.
I must admit I have never had the pleasure of meeting Kay and from the tributes it is clear that is certainly my loss. I have, however, had the joy of working with her son, Mike, for many years and she surely would be extremely proud of how kind and smart and professional and caring and wonderful Mike is to all of us who have the pleasure of embracing him in our work family. After a recent situation where Mike was his usual quiet, unassuming, helpful self I shared with my husband how much I appreciated all Mike does and that he makes my job so much easier. From what I can tell, Mike inherited the caring, helpful spirit so many talk about in their tributes about his mother. My heart goes out to the entire family and my prayers will be for strength and hope during this rough time of transition.
To Jim and the whole beautiful family, my sister Kay mentioned two things to me that always stayed with me, She once told me that she couldn’t imagine how anyone could be happily married if they were not married to Jim. (She was so in love with Jim) and She also once told me that the only thing that really matters in life is taking care of little kids. That second comment helps me make decisions to this day! I love you kay!
to jim sorry to read about kay passing but rest assured that she in in heaven. not only for raising 15 children and providing a happy life for everyone but also enduring your rowdy friends from work in the early days . the going will be tough for awhile but always remember the happy days.
Jim Beeson and Family, The Lord will open the gates of paradise and they will return to that homeland where there is not death but only lasting joy. Grant Kay eternal rest O Lord, and allow her to share in your heavenly glory. Precious Lord, take my hand and lead me home.
On behalf of the Cahill family, we extend our condolences to the entire Beeson family at this time and remember them in our prayers in the days ahead.
Love, peace and prayers,
Mike Cahill
Dear Beeson “kids”. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Admiration for your mother and dad in the legacy they created. You all live through the love she showed. Her faith lives through all of you. It was a pleasure to have all ( except one!) in my classroom at BGHS. Peace to you today and always, Mrs. Ann Rounds
nancysnelson@tds.net
Jim I was so sorry to read about the passing of Kay. I haven’t seen either of you for years now, but her picture still shows that beautiful sweet smile. One of my fond memories working at 'Ma Bell' was the day you came into work and said you & Kay were expecting (I believe that was Annie). It was a joyful moment for those of us who worked with you. Peace be with you and your family of many. Kay will have a special place in heaven.
Dearest Beesons , one and all. Ed and I were saddened to hear of your Moms’s and your wife’s ,Kay, passing. She has left a tremendous legacy to all of you displaying her LOVE, FAITH and DEVOTION of God. Ed and I were reminded of a small part of your lives we touched on Cherry Street, and the memories poured out today at her funeral. God bless each of you daily and remember all the good times and life’s sorrows will be shared always. Ed and Paula Roessler
Jim and family, we’re sorry for your loss. Kay was quite a gal — a devout christian, a devoted wife and mother and a community leader; with a heart of friendship and joy to her family,friends and all of mankind. We’ll miss her, but God has her now to set an example for all of us to follow. God bless you Beeson’s from Ed & Linda Morton.
Jim and family,
Jeff and I were so saddened to hear of Kay’s passing. May your many memories of her be of great comfort during this difficult time.
I still have the VHS tape I recorded of your family story that was broadcast on Channel 20. I believe at that time there were only 13 children?
You and Kay made a beautiful story together and I know she will be with you all in spirit until you meet again.
God bless you all and give you comfort……..❤️ߙ
Dear Jim,
I was so sorry to hear of Kay’s recent passing. Certainly you have a supportive family who will embrace each other and help you all endure this dreadful time. You are all in my prayers.
Suzie Duell Collins