Life With Boys

The mis-adventures of two crazy boys and their bleary eyed parents.


Barbara Beach — Remembering Ellen Ray Beck

Recovered Beck family correspondence — October 30, 2011. Barbara Beach sent this remembrance on the 30th anniversary of her mother’s death, along with four digitized family images.

Just remembering Mom, your grandmother, today, on the 30th anniversary of her premature passing. You may have these pics already, but I don’t have too many “digitized.” She was a very patient, loving, and strong woman whose children and grandchildren were her life. Some of you remember her more that others. Some of you never knew her at all, but she loves you anyway, just the way you are. Sincerely with love, *B.

Surviving attached images: Beck Family 1953.jpg; John and Ellen Wedding 3 10 34.jpg; Ellen and John to Marry.jpg; Ellen Ray and her brother Howard.jpg.


October 30, 2013 — another remembrance from Barbara

Some of you, her grandkids, have more memories of her than others, but she passed on 32 years ago today. Just remembering her with lots of love today. *B.

PS. I didn’t know her when she was this young at her prime. She was 42 when she gave birth to me. I know I should scan this, but no time now. She loves you all.

Surviving attached image: DSC06537.JPG.



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