She was born June 25, 1937 in Patoka, IL to Alva and Ida (Epping) Herrin. She married Darrel Beckman n Sep. 30, 1966 in Peoria. He passed away Sep. 30, 2001 in Peoria. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Lori Slater, and ten brothers and sisters.
Survivors include one son, Darren Beckman of Peoria, two grandchildren: Jake, Jessica, seven great-grandchildren: Brody, Bentley, Kale, Layla, Phoenix, Brenley, Lincoln, and two sisters: Shirley Cox-Christie of Marquette Heights, and Wanda (Jerry) Wallis of Marquette Heights.
The family would like to thank Julie for being by Dorthy's side and caring for her the last six months along with her neighbor Carin for her care and devotion for Dorthy.
Dorthy worked for FW Means Services in Peoria for 20 years retiring in 1980.
She was a member of Creve Coeur First Baptist Church then later Springfield Rd. Baptist Church in East Peoria.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Dorthy's life will be at a later date. Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com for the Beckman family.
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