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Dorothy J. Bekkum

October 25, 1950 – February 19, 2020
Obituary of Dorothy J. Bekkum
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The Runge Mortuary & Crematory

Dorothy J. Bekkum, 69, of Davenport, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in The Runge Mortuary Chapel with visitation starting at 12 P.M. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.therungemortuary.com.

Dorothy was born October 25, 1950 in Unionville, MO, a daughter of Jake and Delores (James) Childers. She was united in marriage to Floyd Sims, until they divorced. She later married Brian L. Bekkum on February 3, 2001 in Davenport, IA.

She worked for Casey’s for 15 years and later working for Genesis West. Dorothy was outgoing, caring, and a very spiritual woman who put others needs ahead of her own. She enjoyed black coffee and a cigarette, playing bingo at Meskwaki Bingo Casino and the Rhythm City Casino.

Those missing her deeply and sending her home include her loving husband, Brian, of 19 years; daughters, Sharron (Terry Heston) Sims, Jessica Bekkum, and Brenda Sims; numerous grandchildren, especially, Tevin and Takota Bekkum; and 4 great grandchildren, all of Davenport.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmom, Vi; first husband, Floyd; and her sister, Vicki Witt.

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FAMILY

Jake ChildersFather (deceased)

Delores (James) ChildersMother (deceased)

Brian L. BekkumHusband

Sharron Sims (Terry Heston)Daughter

Jessica BekkumDaughter

Brenda SimsDaughter

Tevin BekkumGrandchild

Takota BekkumGrandchild

Floyd SimsEx-Husband (deceased)

Vicki WittSister (deceased)

Also left to cherish her memory are numerous grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her step mother, Vi.

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