Steven Beekil Obituary

Steve and I became very good friends when we met while teaching at Westside High School in Gary, Indiana. I accompanied him home to Chicago on many a weekend during the 1976-1977 school year. We had many enjoyable times together, and I can truly say those days are some of the most enjoyable and memorable of my life. Although I had not seen Steve for many years, he would call me out of the blue every so often and we would have a pleasant conversation, almost as though those days gone by had returned, if only ever so briefly. I was stunned and saddened to learn of Steve's passing when his step-daughter contacted my wife via facebook several months after his death to inquire how she knew her step-father. Needless to say, I am very disappointed I did not know soon enough to attend his funeral. Rare are the people who truly make your life the rich tapestry it will become. He most certainly was one of those people, and I will cherish our time together and the friendship we had. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Steve was my friend, and will live in my memories all the days of my life.

Dear Marcia,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow and loss. We deeply regret the the passing of our 'good Dr. B'. The world has lost a brilliant podiatrist and a great human being. Several of our family members walk more comfortably because of Dr. B's great skill. He was great as a professional and as a friend. We will certainly miss him and his amazing ability and the compassion with which he served. He was, indeed, a man on a mission.
Ed and BJ Richmond, Langley, BC

thank you Dr. Beeks for all you did for us. Our feet will miss you!

Condolences to your family,

Brian, Laura and Bethany Menagh
Abbotsford BC

Dear Marcia:
Al & I were so sad to hear of Dr Beekil's passing. He was such a warm hearted, compassionate man & he will be truly missed. We do hope that you are finding the strength to go on & that each day will bring you more peace.

We were very sorry to hear of Dr. Beekil's sudden passing. Our son just became a patient of Dr. Beekil's and immediately grew to love his visits - Both Dr. Beekil and Marcia's warming hearts and hospitality is genuine and he will truly be missed by many and missed as a great physician. Marcia, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Dear Marcia
I would like to offer my condolenses to you at this time of your grief. I only had the pleasure of meeting your husband about 5 times but could tell you that when he spoke of you or too you he would get this boyish grin across his face that showed how much he cared about you. It was a pleasure for me to have meet you both.

Bob Kennedy (Surrey BC)

Dear Marcia, my sincere condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you. I had only been a patient for a short time, but in addition to Dr. Beekil's superior medical abilities, you could feel the immense love you had for one another.

To the Beekil family: Our deepest condolences in this most difficult time. Steve was a kind and giving man. Scott and Sheila Schumacher (Surrey, BC)

Dear Marcia,

We have never had the pleasure of meeting, but we volunteered with Dr Beekil at the Downtown Eastside Foot Clinic in Vancouver. He was a warm hearted and giving man who had many great ideas to help those less fortunate than himself. We were very sad to hear of his passing and wish to express our condolences to you and your family. We will miss him very much, as will all those people he helped in our community.

If there is any way we can help you in Vancouver, please do not hesitate to contact us. (Robert Rickey has our contact details)

Regards

Suzanne & Brock

Dear Esther, Cindi and families, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers. May your many great memories of Steven help you through this very sad and difficult time. Sheri and Sigi Offenbach

To Aunt Esther, Cousins, Marcia, Feyge and Cindy.

Our cousin Steven, willl be sorely missed.

With love and care

Cousin Genie Eugene Shifrin

Dear Beekil Family:

Thinking of all of you at this most difficult time, and wanted you to know, our thoughts and pryaers are with you.

Audrey (Wolff) and Scott Taxer

Dear Esther and Cindy and Fayge (and families), our hearts goes out to you at this time of sorrow. Our families have been close for so many years and we have celebrated together as well as comforted each other at times like these. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Debbie and Bill Mlot and Family
Sharon and Bob Johnson and Family

Esther,

I'm not sure if you will remember me, I worked at RH Donnelley with you in the Skokie office. I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your son. I can still remember the look on your face as you spoke of your son. There was no prouder mother then you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Esther and family. I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Fondly, Linda Dubin-Gilman

Dear Marcia, Jen and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you. Our hearts and prayers go out to you, and hope you find some comfort in knowing that we care. Steve was such a warm and wonderful man, and we have fond memories of the time we got to share with him!
You are in are thoughts!
With love,
Joanne, Burt and Cousin Betty

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Steven. We love your family and our heart breaks with all of you.
Susan And Loren Adelman

Dear Marcia,
I was so sad to see Steven's name in the obituaries today. He was such a wonderful man! Peter and I thought of you very often since your move to Vancouver. We enjoyed Steven's emails and jokes. We are sorry to lose such a great mensch. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Teri Collins and Peter Cato

Dear Marcia, Cindy and families,

I am very sad to hear of Dr. Beekil's passing. I am happy to have known him and recently been able to say hello again on Facebook. My feet have not been the same since he left Chicago. My late Uncle Paul thought the world of him too. Now they are together and Dr. Beekil can take care of him again!

May wonderful family memories comfort you in this time of loss.

Rose Riccio

True friend. True heart.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Marcia & family, I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I knew Steven as member of our Rotary Club the year I was president. I was touched by his generosity and willingness to serve. Like other Rotarians who knew him I wish we had more time together. Peace to you and your family.