Barbara Jean Beickel

Barbara J. Beickel, 84, died, Wednesday, November 16th at her home in La Grande.

A gathering of family and friends will be at held her gravesite at Grandview Cemetery on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Attangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.

Barbara Jean was born on April 7, 1938, the daughter of Harold and Kathleen (Winn) Sutton, at the hospital in Elgin.  She was raised and educated in Elgin, graduating with the class of 1956.  She was married to Richard Cason in Elgin that same year and together they had two children, Kathy and Kenny.  Barbara attended beauty school and achieved her license and operated the Pretty Quick Salon in Elgin.  Her marriage later ended in divorce.

In 1971 she met Elmer Beickel on a blind date and shortly thereafter they were married in Reno, Nevada.  After their marriage she worked with Elmer in his shop, La Grande Quick Print for 20 years before she retired.

Barbara was a member of the American Legion, TOPS, she loved animals and her grandchildren.  She enjoyed watching Hallmark movies and bowling.  She was very interested in researching her ancestry, especially her family that served in wars.  She was an excellent cook and also enjoyed gardening at her home and camping, both in the mountains and at the beach.

Surviving relatives include her children, Kathy, & her husband Jim Brasch, of La Grande, Kenny, and his wife Kristi Cason, of Bremerton, WA; step-son, Roger Beickel of Monument; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Cindy Gibson of West Linn and other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Elmer and step-son David Beickel.

Contributions in memory of Barbara J. Beickel may be made to the American Legion or the Blue Mtn. Humane Association.

Condolences may be left at www.danielsknopp.com

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Memorial Service

Friday, May 26, 2023
1:00 PM

Grandview Cemetery
Foothill Road
La Grande, Oregon 97850