Julia M. Beeman, age 68, passed away peacefully August 2020 after a decade long battle with Dementia / Primary Progressive Aphasia. Julie was born December 1951 in Frostburg, Maryland to Don and Helen Adams. In July 1970, Julie married Robert W. Beeman, her husband for over 50 years. Julie attended St. Michaels Church (her nickname was “Bunny”) and was a 1969 graduate of Beall High School in Frostburg, MD. Julie was the captain of the Beall High School Drill Team during her senior year and worked as a receptionist for two of the local doctors and office clerk at the Lutheran church.
Julie’s marriage to Bob, while serving in the U.S. Air Force, took her to: Hampton, VA; Fairbanks, AK and Colorado Springs, CO. In 1979 Julie and Bob planted their roots in Colorado and were blessed with the birth of Erica L. Beeman in June 1977 and Jered R. Beeman in September 1981. Both children bring tremendous joy and love to their family. Julie was employed with the U.S. Air Force / Civil Service for almost 35 years, retiring in February 2007. At her retirement she held the distinguished position as the Protocol Officer for the Air Reserve Personal Center, located in Denver, CO. Upon retirement Julie received the civilian award for “For Outstanding Civilian Service to the Department of the Air Force.”
Julie’s retirement provided the opportunity for her to do what she loved best; caring for the babies/children; her first grandchild; Emma Julia Brown, born November 2006. Julie’s grandchildren include; Caiden Ronald Brown, born February 2011, Hadley Grace Beeman, born March 2012 and Lucy Claire Beeman, born January 2014. Julie brought many gifts to all that were fortunate to meet her and get to know her.
She was an old soul, loved all, always had a kind word, was a great listener, willing to help, loved children, enjoyed all animals, laughed often, smiled always and could light up any setting with her presence. Nowhere are the qualities more evident than at Christmas. For over 23 years; Julie opened her home during the Christmas season – with over 100 people attending most years and over 36 Christmas trees to admire, the entire home was filled with; family, friends, love, joy, food, and for a few hours the air of peace and joy.
During the last four and a half years, Julie was a resident at Chelsea Place Memory Care in Aurora, Colorado. Without any doubt; the management and care staff at Chelsea Place provided; love, engagement, protection, compassion, quality care and many beautiful memories for Julie throughout the years. Our family is eternally grateful to all of their staff and especially; Jenni and Toni – whose love of Julie flowed endlessly during her final days.
Julie is survived by her husband Bob Beeman, daughter Erica Brown, son Jered Beeman and four grandchildren; Emma Brown, Caiden Brown, Hadley Beeman and Lucy Beeman and her sister JoAnne Wilson of Rockville, Maryland. All of whom she loved and touched deeply. Julie was laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery with military distinction. The Beeman family reside in Inspiration Metropolitan District.
The bench was paid for by the Beeman family.
The family invites you to sit and stay awhile at the Memorial Bench on the edge of the event lawn at Inspiration Club.
