Ronald Paul Beekman

Ronald Paul Beekman, born March 10, 1948, to Kenneth and Ruby Beekman of Atlantic

Iowa where he grew up with his siblings Karen and Dennis, attended school and graduated

from Atlantic High School May of 1966.

After graduating high school, Ron enlisted in the United States Airforce in May of ’67 where

he proudly served our country during the Vietnam War and earned the rank of Sargeant E-4

before completing his tour of duty December of 1970.

Upon his discharge from the Military, Ron moved to Tulsa, Ok with his brother Dennis and

his wife Phyllis where he began a career as a project manager at Oklahoma Fixtures. After

working at Oklahoma Fixtures for many years, Ron then became employed at Lowe’s Home

Improvement company where he worked for 25 outstanding years before taking a leave of

absence in March 2024.

Ron loved family, attending family gatherings (mostly for the food!!!), community events

and showing up to watch his nieces and nephews sporting events to cheer them on. He

was a very positive and uplifting man who showed great love to all of those around him, and

making special connections to everyone who was blessed to know him.

Rons final days of life were lived out at Brookdale Assisted living in Claremore, OK where he

made many friends and brought much joy and love to all the amazing staff of Brookdale and

Suncrest Hospice who cared for and checked on him daily before his passing from this life

on May 26, 2025.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth D and Ruby A Beekman and is survived

by his sister, Karen Dant and nieces and nephews, Lisa Juhl and husband Doug, Craig Dant,

Larry Dant and wife Jennifer, Jackie Stewart and husband Jerry. Ron is also survived by his

brother, Dennis Beekman and wife Phyllis and niece Shannon Goetz and husband Geno,

along with numerous great nieces and nephews.

Rons family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful staff of Brookdale

Assisted Living and Suncrest Hospice for the amazing care and love they gave to Ron over

the past 3 ½ months, along with the Department of Veterans Services, Doctors and staff for

proving great care, services and much needed medical equipment over the years.