Husband Clarence Henry Beecroft [9837] 1
Born: 24 Dec 1904 - Iowa, United States 1
Christened:
Died: 25 Dec 1961 - Olmsted Co, MN 1
Buried: - Shiloh Cemetery, Shiloh Township, Grundy, Iowa, United States 1 2
FamilySearch ID: LCXM-MT2
Find A Grave ID: 40974724
Father: Thomas Theodore Beecroft [8243] (1872-1927)
Mother: Sophia Freerksen [10529] (1885-1973)
Marriage: 25 Jul 1934 - Wellsburg, Grundy, Iowa, United States
Events
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1910 in Shiloh, Grundy Co, IA. Thomas T Beecroft, age 37y, born IA; wife Sophie, age 25y, born IA; son Clarrence H, age 5y, born IA; dau Magaretha, age 2y, born IA; dau Marie, age 0y 6m, born IA.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1930 in Wellsburg, Grundy, Iowa, United States. 1930 Wellsburg, Grundy Co., Iowa Federal Census. Enumeration District #38-20.
National Archives microfilm #T626, roll 656.
SHEET 4B. Enumeration Date: 23 April 1930
112, Beecroft, Sophia, Head, Widow, 45, Iowa, None
Beecroft, Clarence H., Son, Single, 25, Iowa, Agent/Marathon Oil
Beecroft, Margaret E., Daughter, Single, 22, Iowa, Asst. Post Master/Post Office
Beecroft, Ardie J., Daughter, Single, 18, Iowa, None
Beecroft, Theodore T., Son, Single, 16, Iowa, None
Beecroft, Doris, Daughter, Single, 12, Iowa, None
Beecroft, Junice, Daughter, Single, 7, Iowa, None
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• He worked as an Agent/Marathon in 1930.
• He died on 25 Dec 1961 in Olmsted Co, MN. BEECROFT, CLARENCE H.
Date of Birth: 12/24/1904
Place of Birth: OUT OF STATE
Mother Maiden Name: FREERKSEN
certid# 1961-MN-013670
Date of Death: 12/25/1961
County of Death: OLMSTED
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• His obituary was published in The Wellsburg Herald on 4 Jan 1962. Beecroft Services Held December 28
Clarence Beecroft died Christmas morning December 25th at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. of complications following heart surgery. The operation itself was successful but the third day complications set in and Mr. Beecroft passed away Monday morning with Mrs. Beecroft and children at his bedside.Mr. Beecroft was born Dec. 24, 1904 in Wellsburg, the son of Mrs. Sophia and the late Thomas Beecroft. He attended school in Wellsburg and was a member of the first senior class to graduate in 1923. He was married to Esther Meyer July 25, 1934, and they resided in Wellsburg most of their married life.Mr. Beecroft graduated from the Coyne Electrical School in Chicago and did this work for a number of years with Earl Neessen. In 1937 he and his brother Theodore bought the D-X service station and bulk plant and this partnership continued till the death of Theodore (Ted) in 1948. Due to ill health Mr. Beecroft sold his business in 1954 to John Kruse. The last few years he was an automobile salesman for the Grundy Motor Co. at Grundy Center and secretary of the Wellsburg Community School.He was active in community and civic affairs, being a member of the Community Club for 25 years and a member at one time of the Wellsburg Town Council. He played for many years in the Wellsburg Band and served on the board of the Shiloh Cemetery Association. He was also an active member of the Second Christian Reformed Church, serving as both deacon and elder on the consistory.He is survived by his widow; one son James of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and one daughter Joan at home; his mother Mrs. Sophia Beecroft of Wellsburg and four sisters: (Margaret) Mrs. Ralph Johnson of Alden; (Doris) Mrs. Homer Aiken of Rapid City, South Dakota; (Junice) Mrs. Herman Groote of Holland, and Miss Ordie Beecroft of Wellsburg.Services were held Thursday, December 28, at the home and later at the Second Christian Reformed Church, with the Rev. Carl Toeset officiating.Mrs. Wilbur Knock, and Mrs. Harold Okones sang "Lord to Me Thy Ways Make Known" and "One Sweetly Solemn Thought". Mrs. Ray Toomsen was organist and Mrs. Leland Luwe pianist.Mrs. Ben Peters, Mrs. J. L. Fischer and Mrs. Adolph Deters were in charge of the flowers. Serving as pallbearers were Harold Okones, Jerry Huisman, Adolph Deters, J. L. Fischer and George Hayenga.Interment was in Shiloh cemetery.
Wife Esther Mayer [10108] 1
Born: 5 Dec 1904 - Wellsburg, Grundy, Iowa, United States 2 3
Christened:
Died: 9 Dec 1982 - Greenfield, Adair, Iowa, United States 2 3
Cause of Death: heart attack
Buried: - Shiloh Cemetery, Shiloh Township, Grundy, Iowa, United States 2
FamilySearch ID: K2FH-CLT
Find A Grave ID: 40974685
Events
• Her obituary was published in The Grundy Register/Wellsburg Herald on 16 Dec 1982. Heart Attack Claims Life Of Mrs. Beecroft
Funeral services for Mrs. Esther Beecroft were held on Monday, December 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Second Christian Reformed Church. The officiating pastor was Rev. John H. Elenbaas.A mixed quartet, Mrs. Harold Okones, Mrs. Ivan Slifer, Roger Nederhoff and Willis Nederhoff sang two selections. Flower attendants were Mrs. Lucille Claassen and Mrs. Gladys Ashby.Pall bearers were Harold Okones, Darrell Breneman, W. Dale Murray, James VanDeest, Bernerd Harms and Kenneth Cordes. Interment was held in Shiloh Cemetery in Wellsburg.Arrangements were in charge of Doyen Funeral Home.Mrs. Esther (Meyer) Beecroft, 78, died suddenly of a heart attack on December 9 at the Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield, Iowa. Her daughter was present at her side.Esther was born December 5th, 1904, in Wellsburg, Iowa. She was baptized in the Wellsburg Reformed Church in 1905. She made Confession of Faith in the Holland Christian Reformed Church in 1919. She graduated from the Grundy Center High School in 1923 and received her college training at Iowa State College. She taught in the public schools of Holland, Austinville and Wellsburg until 1934 when on July 25th she was united in marriage to Clarence Beecroft.The greater part of her married life was spent in Wellsburg. This union was blessed with two children; a son, James of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a daughter Joan of Greenfield.Her husband passed away December 25th, 1961, as did a granddaughter, Dawn McCord in 1969. She was preceded in death also by her parents, Peter and Kate Meyer and four brothers, Donald, Roy, Arthur and Carl.Esther resumed her teaching career in the Wellsburg Elementary School in 1962 and retired in 1972.Esther was a talented musician. At the age of 16 she began playing the organ and continued to do so until her death. She also shared her lovely singing voice with many in times of both joy and sorrow. The number of people that have been comforted and inspired by her talents is indeed countless.Esther became a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church in Wellsburg by letter of transfer in 1938. Her dedication and active participation in her church will be well remembered as a soloist, accompanist, choir member, organist and Willing Worker member.She was an outlying correspondent for the Waterloo Courier for over 20 years. She was a respected and admired woman in her community. Her willingness to help a neighbor or friend when needed will not soon be forgotten.Her later years were devoted to her children, enjoying her grandchildren, Clinton and Kelly McCord, and being with her many friends and neighbors.She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Children
1 M James Thomas Beecroft [19327] 3
Born: 14 Jun 1935 - Iowa Falls, Hardin, Iowa, United States 3
Christened:
Died: 1 Nov 1998 - Sand Lake, Kent, Michigan, United States 3
Buried: 1998 - Pierson Township Cemetery, Pierson, Montcalm, Michigan, United States 3
FamilySearch ID: LFG9-1F9
2 F Joan Beecroft [19328] 3
Born: Abt 1944 - Iowa, United States 3
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
FamilySearch ID: LBHD-MPN
Burial Notes: Husband - Clarence Henry Beecroft
Lot 4, grave 10
Burial Notes: Wife - Esther Mayer
Lot 4, grave 9