RUBY BECKMAN
Ruby Beckman, age 96, of Brookville, died Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville.
Born September 25, 1925 in Weisburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Prudence (Back) Woliung. On June 1, 1946, in Klemmes Corner, she became the wife of Loren Dale Beckman, and he preceded her in death on April 21, 2001.
A homemaker, she had also worked in the Franklin County Clerk’s office. She was a member of the Franklin County Democratic Womens Club, as well as the Brookville Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include three daughters, Linda Dale (Jerald) Vaughan of Brookville, Michele Jan Whitacre of Batesville, and Kimberly Thelma Beckman (Tom Vohland) of Brookville; a son-in-law, Lindsay Jackson of Brookville; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, and husband Dale, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Melody Ann Jackson, who died December 18, 2015; a son-in-law, Ron Whitacre; two sisters, Thelma (Lester) Beckman and Matilda ‘Tillie’ Baker.
In keeping with Ruby’s wishes, there will be no public services. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County Humane Society or the Brookville Healthcare Center Patient Activities Fund. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Beckman family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com
Loved her she was such a joy to run into ! Loved her smile & Hugs !!! She will be missed 😢
Ruby has always been such a special lady! I will miss her!