Joann M. Beebe

Joann M. Beebe, 92, of Humboldt, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in the Long Term Care Unit of the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

Joann was born on January 9, 1932, in Tracy, Minnesota, the daughter of A.T. and Marion (Davis) Anderson. Joann lived in several communities during her early years as her parents embarked on new adventures. Eventually, the family settled in Humboldt, Iowa, where she made lasting connections and cherished memories. She was raised and educated in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School where she played on the basketball team. Joann was united in marriage to Gary A. Beebe on May 20, 1952. The couple made their home in Humboldt where they raised their four boys. Joann was dedicated to her family and worked as the bookkeeper for their family business, Beebe Plumbing & Heating. 

Joann was a devoted member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church throughout her life. She found joy in playing golf for many years and had a talent for knitting afghans. Baking Christmas cookies with her grandchildren was a cherished tradition, as was capturing special family moments through photography and creating photo albums. Joann loved sharing coffee with friends and took daily walks to appreciate life’s simple pleasures. For over thirty-five years, she eagerly anticipated the annual fishing trip to Black Duck, Minnesota, where she made lasting memories with her husband, sons, and grandsons. Her heart swelled with pride as she attended her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s activities, and she meticulously recorded radio sports broadcasts on cassette tapes.

Joann is survived by her sons, Dan Beebe of Phoenix, Arizona and Dennis (Tamara) Beebe of Peoria, Arizona, her grandchildren; Jody (Brad) Kramer, Tami (Bryan) Summers, Jessica (Adam) Smith, Jaclyn (Dave) Olson, Jordan (Brittany) Beebe, Jarrod (Candace) Beebe, Jenna (Clay) Burmester, Tiffany (Chris) Gleason, Brent (Tashza) Beebe and Brooke Beebe, 29 great-grandchildren, her great-great-grandson Roman, her brothers, John and Bob Anderson, daughter-in-laws; Terri Beebe of Dakota City, and Melissa West of Surprise, Arizona, sister-in-law Darlene Hellickson of Humboldt and brother-in-law Richard Beebe. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gary, sons, David and Dean and her sister Mary Lou Manship.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 25th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24th at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral & Cremation Service in Humboldt. Family graveside service will follow on Thursday. www.masonlindhart.com