June 8, 1928 ~ March 18, 2019
Kathryn L. “Katie” Riedel Beavis, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019. Katie was born in Wallins Creek, Kentucky on June 8, 1928 to the late Estel E. and Tellula (Collier) Miller. On August 20, 1949 she was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Riedel and he preceded her in death on November 19, 1994. Later, she was united in marriage to Donald “Don” Beavis and he survives.
Katie was a loving and caring homemaker for most of her life. After her children were grown, she worked as a bookkeeper at St. Barnabas Catholic Church for several years. Katie, Dick and all of their children enjoyed camping together for many years, they were long-time members of Good Sam’s Camping Club. Katie also enjoyed volunteering with Senior Promise at Franciscan St. Francis Health.
Other survivors include her six children, Karen (Bill) Gardner of Greenwood, Nancy (Ward) Everly of Westfield, Thomas (Vicki) Riedel of Greenwood, David (Debbie) Riedel of Franklin, Richard “Rick” (Beth) Riedel, Jr. of Trafalgar, and Janice (Keith) Etter of Greenwood; her brother, Jerry Miller of Indianapolis; her sister, Susie (Bruce) Blair of Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren, Eric, Jill, Kyle, Katie, Jennifer, Matt, Andy, Keri, Zach, Amanda, Aaron, and Austin; and 13 great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her three brothers, Ray, Virgil, and Larry Miller.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Katie Riedel Beavis from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019 at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 8300 Rahke Rd., Indianapolis. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the American Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association; envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. You are invited to visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences to Katie’s family.
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Katie had such a beautiful smile and beautiful heart! I sure will miss seeing her! My thoughts and prayers are with the family!
I will definitely miss my former neighbor, Katie! Was so saddened to hear of her passing. Katie and Don were the very best next door neighbors a gal could ask for, always watching out for me. And cleaning out my flower beds! 🙂 Katie, my dear, may you rest in peace. Michele Steinmetz and Stan Walusz
Katie was one of the very first people to welcome us to Holiday Cove in Cortez Fl. We became yearly returners and became good friends with Katie, then Don, too. Sure remember all the good times we had. She was very special. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family Bill & NoreenLynch
When we retired and became Snow Birds We met Katie , she was a great leader and we had fun every day It was like our second Child hood every day was something new and was the best years of our retirement She will always be remembered by most. Tootsie.
we enjoyed our time at holiday cove,with Katie directing activies,our sympathy to your family at this time,burt and carol wynsma
My sincerest condolences for your loss. During such difficult times God is close to us as a source of comfort (Psalm 34:18). May you find strength and peace through prayer and his word the Bible.