Ruth Ann (Stonelake) Beagen, 70, passed away peacefully in her home with her treasured sister by her side on Thursday morning, November 9, 2017. Ruth was born in Waukegan, Illinois on June 8, 1947 to Raymond Edwin Stonelake and Lois Marie Stonelake who have long passed before her. She has two siblings, Linda Weerts and Timothy Stonelake. Ruth is preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas Francis Beagen Jr. She is survived by her three beautiful children Brenda Overson, Bradley Dunagan, and Kacie Redmond, and five grandchildren Lavoy, Devlynn, Dylan, Jager, and Cruz.
Ruth’s life was a garden of faith, family, and friends. Her parents instilled in her a rich faith in the Lord, and it was this faith that influenced all facets of her life. She touched many lives with her generosity always sending small gifts and surprises to the people in her life, be they well-known or complete strangers. Ruth was blessed with the opportunity to travel the world with her husband Tom, where they gained some of their most treasured experiences together. Ruth had impeccable talent in gardening and interior design. She had a keen eye for beauty and this was evident in both her happiest and hardest of times. She always found beauty in the world drawing from her Finnish “sisu” which gave her strength. She held great joy and pride in her heart as a mother and grandmother, doting on the lives of her family.
She will be dearly missed.
Memorial services will be held Friday November 17th at 10:00am, at Central Christian Church in Mesa, AZ with a small placement service at 1:30pm at Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery in Mesa, AZ.
Donations can be made in her name to Hospice of the Valley or through Razzle Dazzle Flowers and Gifts.
Always kind and gentle. I will dearly miss being called her “gentleman”.
This is a beautiful heartfelt tribute to Ruth and so true. My sister my lifetime friend through thick and thin. We always believed in each other. So many memories will live on with me and my family forever. She fought the good fight and kept the faith.
I already miss our early morning coffee telephone conversations. She will be missed but will always be in my heart.
I loved my Ruthie.
This describes our Ruth perfectly. I miss my best friend very much. Until we meet again, Ruth.
I did not have the opportunity to spend time with or get to know Ruth that well. But I know her kindness and loving character resonates through her daughter Kacie. She loved and is loved. Sweet travels Ruth.
Beautifully written and a great tribute. I will miss her sending me “treats” via kacie once my mother was gone. ? She would tell me that even if my mother wasn’t there I still deserved the “treats” a mother would send. It made me feel very cared for and I will miss her. I hope her family can find peace and comfort in this hard time. Lots of love from The McKee’s.
Ruth, the true meaning of a kind, generous and loving friend. Never did I think I would form such a bond when you came into my life when we moved into the neighborhood on Ellis/Stewart. So many memories. You are forever in my heart dear friend.
Beautiful lady with a big beautiful heart.
Always a smile even when times were a challenge.
Thinking of everyone else, always, it is now time for us all to never stop thinking of you. You will be missed
Ruth was a champion for Finnish culture and the keeper of our family history. Her generosity and enthusiasm for family gatherings will always be remembered. We all miss her greatly.
Ruth was such a genuine true lovely lady. Her love was with everyone she meet. We loved talking a sharing stories of our families. I will never forget you. I will miss you. Rest in peace.
Aunt Ruth was so kind and caring, and had a way of bringing family around her to celebrate. She stood up for what she believed and always showed up for others when they needed her. And her apple pie was legendary. I loved her very much and will miss her dearly.