BEAMAN
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was standing on the Golden Gate Bridge welcoming soldiers coming home after the war’s end. After the war, Beaman’s family settled down in Long Beach. They stayed there until their second child was born, Bob, on Dec. 14, 1951. Kenneth worked for the City of Long Beach and Ruth worked in several jobs while her mother- in- law Lydia watched the kids. The family strived to live as a family and enjoyed quality time together, going to church, beaches, national parks, camping, parties and playing sports and games.
After Ken retired,Ruth started working at a local insurance and was an active member and president of Insurance Women of Long Beach. In 1982, they came to Leisure World and bought an apartment in Mutual 6, where she has lived ever since.
They traveled to many countries and the different states. Ruth also enjoys painting, ceramics, needlework and flower gardening . She arranged flowers for her First Christian Church of Leisure World and assisted in church functions.
When Ken passed away in 2004, Ruth devoted herself to the Lord by going to church, Bible classes and enjoying life to the fullest. She has three grandchildren, two step- grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. BEAMAN
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After two years passed from the centenarian event in 2022, Beaman still is in good health for her age of 103 years. She drives her golf cart to go to clinic and church with her caregiver. She likes to dress up, eat well, and enjoy a glass of wine with friends. Ruth says “God is good all the time, thank you, Golden Age Foundation, from the bottom of my heart for your gifts and love to me.”
To honor a centenarian, contact a GAF volunteer: Carl Kennedy at 661-810-9410; Beth Greeley at 714-329-3621; Cheryl Falconer at 714-904-1984; Fara McCartney at 714-625-5141 or Anna Derby at 562-301-5339.
