Robert Carroll "Bob" Beecroft and Ruth Ann Barnes
Husband Robert Carroll "Bob" Beecroft [12648]
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Born: 6 Feb 1930 - Columbus, Platte, Nebraska, United States Christened: Died: 26 Sep 2016 - Foley, Baldwin Co, AL Buried: 28 Sep 2016 - Lay Cemetery, Miflin, Baldwin Co, AL 1 Find A Grave ID: 170633510
Father: William Heathcot Beecroft [7367] (1882-1955) Mother: Emma Kipp [7368] (1890-1942)
Marriage: 1953Events
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1930 in Columbus, Platte, Nebraska, United States. Name:
Robert Beecroft
Titles and Terms:
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1930
Event Place:Columbus, Platte, Nebraska, United States
District:0007
Gender:Male
Age:0
Marital Status:Single
Race:White
Race (Original):White
Relationship to Head of Household:Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):Son
Birth Year (Estimated):1930
Birthplace:Nebraska
Immigration Year:
Father's Birthplace:Illinois
Mother's Birthplace:Nebraska
Sheet Number and Letter:2B
Household ID:50
Line Number:87
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:T626
Affiliate Film Number:1290
GS Film number:2341025
Digital Folder Number:004610722
Image Number:00638
Household Gender Age Birthplace
HeadWilliam H Beecroft M 47 Illinois
WifeEmma K Beecroft F 40 Nebraska
DaughterGenevieve Beecroft F 17 Nebraska
DaughterEileen Beecroft F 16 Nebraska
DaughterDelores Beecroft F 10 Nebraska
SonRobert Beecroft M 0 Nebraska. • He appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Columbus, Platte, Nebraska, United States. Name:
Robert Beecroft
Titles and Terms:
Event Type:Census
Event Date:1940
Event Place:Ward 1, Columbus, Columbus City Township, Platte, Nebraska, United States
Gender:Male
Age:10
Marital Status:Single
Race (Original):White
Race:White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):Son
Relationship to Head of Household:Son
Birthplace:Nebraska
Birth Year (Estimated):1930
Last Place of Residence:Same House
District:71-8
Family Number:21
Sheet Number and Letter:2A
Line Number:8
Affiliate Publication Number:T627
Affiliate Film Number:2261
Digital Folder Number:005460567
Image Number:00102
Household Gender Age Birthplace
HeadW H Beecroft M 55 Illinois
WifeEmma Beecroft F 50 Nebraska
SonRobert Beecroft M 10 Nebraska
SonNorton Beecroft M 7 Nebraska. • His obituary was published. Robert Carroll Beecroft, age 86, a native of Columbus, Nebraska and a resident of Foley, Al., passed away Monday, September 26, 2016
Robert was an Educator in the Sault State Marie, MI Public Schools and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a believer in the Lord Jesus. Loved people and was a generous man that loved his job. He was a life time member of the Elks Lodge 552. Robert never meet a stranger, he will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth Barnes Beecroft of Foley, Al., one son; Bill (Sharon) Beecroft of Nashville, TN., one daughter; Carole Beecroft (Allen) Lewis of Elberta, AL, three grandchildren; Daniel, Mary, Ryan and many other nieces, nephews and friends.
A Graveside service will be held from Lay Cemetery, Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 3:00pm.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donation be made to the Boys Town, Nebraska, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010.
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Published in The Sault News from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2016.
Wife Ruth Ann Barnes [14920]
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Born: 13 Mar 1930 Christened: Died: 2 Oct 2017 - Alabama, United States Buried: 5 Oct 2017 - Lay Cemetery, Miflin, Baldwin Co, AL Find A Grave ID: 203906594Events
• Her obituary was published. Ruth Barnes Beecroft, age eighty-seven, passed away on October 2, 2017 at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. She was a retired public school teacher.
She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, Robert Beecroft; her parents, Glenn and Margaret Barnes; and a brother, Charles Barnes.
Ruth is survived by her son; Bill Beecroft (Sharon); her daughter Carole Beecroft Lewis (Allen); one brother, Robert Barnes (Ruth); a sister, Priscilla Campbell; and her faithful companion, Bebe, her pet Chihuahua.• Her obituary was published. BEECROFT
FOLEY, ALABAMA
Ruth Barnes Beecroft, age 87, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI and a resident of Elberta AL, formerly of Foley, AL, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center.
Ruth taught in the Sault Area Public schools for 33 years. Upon retirement, she and Bob retired to Orange Beach, AL, eventually residing in Foley, AL. Ruth loved children and enjoyed her job as kindergarten teacher. She also loved church activities and was involved in the AWANA club. Ruth supported the ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship.
Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert Beecroft; her parents, Glenn and Margaret Barnes, and a brother, Charles Barnes
She is survived by her son; Bill (Sharon) Beecroft and daughter Carole Beecroft (Allen) Lewis; one brother, Robert (Ruth) Barnes, one sister Priscilla Campbell and many nieces, nephews. She is also survived by a faithful companion, Bebe, her pet Chihuahua.
Graveside service will be held from Lay Cemetery, Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 3:00pm
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be sent to the Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Eastern UP (Upper Peninsula of Michigan), PO Box 2004, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.
Children
1 M Bill Beecroft [14921] (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Sharon [14923] (living)
2 F Carole Beecroft [14922] (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Allen Lewis [14924] (living)
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