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Ida Laura Beacom

Ida Laura Beacom, age 101, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2017.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grand and great-grandmother. Following high school, she attended Bucknell University. Upon graduation in 1937, she moved to Wilmington where she worked at the DuPont Co. for 10 years. She also volunteered for both the Delaware SPCA and Junior Board.

Predeceased by her husband, Edward A. Beacom, she is survived by her four children, Edward Beacom, Laura Beacom, Jane Singer, William Beacom, six grandchildren, Lindsay and Andrew Barton, Brian and Julianne Beacom, Scott and Susanne Singer, and her great-granddaughter, Brinley Beacom.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to her favorite charity: Sunday Breakfast Mission, Box 352, Wilmington, DE 19899.

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Funeral Services

A memorial service will be held at the Country House, Saturday, November 4th. 11am, Danby Chapel.

Condolences

    Kurt Wilhelm writes,
    Ed and family, Deepest sympathy for your loss. Kurt,Tracy and Ruth Anne Wilhelm
    10/31/2017 06:33 am
    Rob Abel MD lit a candle and writes,
    Dear family, I was saddened to learn of the passing of your wonderful Ida. She was so gracious, compassionate and a source of joy to so many, I was privileged to have shared in her care as well as her mother's. Her legacy will be remembered in my heart. I also recall seeing her on her train rides to New York. Her smile would light up the aisle. I only hope that the many wonderful memories will comfort you at this time. Please know that there are so many others sharing in your loss. With sincere sympathy, Rob
    10/31/2017 08:41 am
    Ginger Junkin, née, Ficke writes,
    Dear Jane, I shall miss your sweet mother. She was a good friend to my mother, so I was glad to be able to spend time with her after my mother died. IL was remarkable, so sharp and fun to talk with. I will miss her. Love to the family, Ginger
    11/02/2017 09:26 pm
    Ginger junkin writes,
    I met IL when I would visit my mother at the Country House. She was such a dear, always fun to be with, sharp to the end. After my mother died, I continued to visit IL when I was in town to see my uncle Ben Melvin. I shall miss IL, she was a special person!! Love to the family, Ginger
    11/02/2017 09:52 pm

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