Elise Virginia Beckwith's Obituary
Elise Virginia Beckwith 73 of Decatur died Saturday August 28, 2004 in her daughter's home surrounded by her family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Wednesday September 1, 2004 in St. James Catholic Church with Father Jeff Grant as Celebrant. Visitation will be 5-7:00 pm Tuesday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with a parish prayer service at 4:45 pm. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. James Catholic Church or DMH Hospice. View the on-line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
Elise was born on August 8, 1931 in Gardner, MA the daughter of Lucien and Elise Robicheaud Dupuis. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth Society, and NWRAPS. She married Eugene F. Beckwith in 1952 he preceded her in death on August 28, 1996.
She is survived by her sons, Stephen Beckwith of Springfield; Richard Beckwith of; Willoughby, OH; daughters, Karen Shaw of Decatur; Linda Scribner and husband Kenneth of Decatur; daughter-in law, Angelia Beckwith of Decatur; grandchildren, Christina Shaw, Jonathan Shaw, Stephen Beckwith, Ellen Beckwith, Lauren Scribner, Cara Scribner, Andrea Scribner, Joseph Scribner, Allison Beckwith, and Jenna Beckwith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one son, Lawrence Beckwith.
Special Thank You to DMH Hospice staff she loved you all.
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