Lawrence Richard Beeman (1881 - 1935)

BEEMAN, JENNINGS

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Date: 6/17/2020 at 14:44:34

The Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa
January 24, 1935, Page 6

L. R. Beeman

With his comrades from Isaac Davis Post of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and member of the local I.O.O.F. Lodge in charge of the services, Lawrence R. Beeman, 53, was buried with full military honors Sunday afternoon. He had served in the navy during the World War.

While he had not been in good health for some time, it was not known that his illness was serious until shortly before his death. He had gone to the Veterans hospital in Des Moines for treatment and there underwent an operation. His weakened system failed to withstand the ordeal and he passed away January 16.

Lawrence Richard Beeman

Lawrence Richard, son of Cyrus L. and Hannah E. Beeman, was born near Woodburn, Iowa, May 18, 1881, and passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, January 16, 1935. He was 53 years, 7 months and 28 days of age.

Mr. Beeman grew to manhood here in Clarke county. For about seventeen years he lived in Des Moines, the remainder of his life was lived in this neighborhood.

He was united in marriage with Marjorie Jennings, in March 1904. To this union were born three children.

He enlisted with the United States Navy, June 19, 1918. He served on the U.S.S. Alabama and the U.S.S. Eastern Queen. He was released from service January 19, 1919; and received his honorable discharge, Sept. 30, 1921.

He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 95 of Osceola, Iowa, passed all the chairs and at the time of his death was the chairman of the board of trustees.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.