Valena Mae BeighValena Mae Beigh of Warsaw and Winona Lake passed away at 6 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, in her residence at age 93.
Valena was born on Aug. 29, 1925, in Bremen, to Forrest J. and Gladys Eva Ranstead. She was a 1943 graduate of Claypool High School. On Feb. 14, 1946, Valena was united in marriage to Edwin Merl “Ed” Beigh in Warsaw. Together they shared nearly 55 years before his death on Jan. 27, 2001.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Valena loved God and possessed extraordinary faith. She also loved her family, flowers and warm weather.
Having resided in Warsaw and Winona Lake for most of her life, Valena was a lifelong homemaker and seamstress who volunteered her time to many organizations, causes and individuals. She loved life and her many years of service with the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary.
She will be truly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, David (June) Beigh of Lafayette; Roger (Pam) of Napa, Calif.; Karen (Steve) Foster of Warsaw; Paul ( Arianna) Beigh of Miami, Fla., and Cathy (Bart) Hanft of Warsaw. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Ed Beigh, she was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.
Friends may gather with family at Trinity United Methodist Church, 832 E. Center St., on Friday, May 31, from 10 to 11 a.m. for a time of visitation. Beginning at 11 o’clock, Pastor Ernie Troxell will officiate a funeral service which celebrates Valena’s life. Burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Titus Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Memorial gifts may be directed to the Salvation Army, PO Box 1257, Warsaw, IN 46581; or to Trinity United Methodist Church, 832 E. Center St., Warsaw.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
