James O. Beebe's Obituary
James “Jim” O. Beebe, age 82, passed away on April 14, 2023, in Muskegon, MI. Jim was born on October 12, 1940, in Pontiac, MI, to his parents Oliver and Mary (Milner) Beebe. In 1955 the family moved from Walkerville, MI to Muskegon. After graduating from Reeths Puffer High School in 1960 Jim joined the Air Force serving for 12 years, and then settled in the Denver, CO area. In Denver he worked for the Mile High Camera Shop for 20 years and upon returning to Michigan in 1998, and settling in Montague, he spent 10 years working at The Camera Shop. This 2nd career allowed him to enjoy and follow his love of photography. Jim is survived by his children David (Brenda) Beebe of Northglenn, CO and Tammy (Scott) Ormiston of Elk City, OK; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; three siblings: Wayne (Sue) Beebe, Audrey Carew and Penny (Paul) Carlson as well as several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his wife of 24 years Elizabeth (Shubert) Beebe plus his step children Cheryl (Christopher) Smith, Teri (David) VanHall and Stephen Shubert; 8 step grandchildren and 11 step great-grandchildren. Jim was preceeded in death by his parents, Oliver and Mary; and his son Shawn Beebe. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Montague Fire Department, 5085 Wilcox Street, Montague, MI 49437. Please sign the family’s online guest book and share memories with the family at sytsemafh.com.
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