Meredith "Penny" Beaman

Meredith "Penny" Beaman was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother "Gigi", sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away peacefully at her home in Fridley, MN on August 23,2021 at 78 years old. Penny was born on January 1, 1943 to Thomas and Stella (Bougetz) McKeon. She attended Ascension Catholic School in Minneapolis for 8 years and then transferred to Robbinsdale where she finished high school. After high school she got married and started raising a family. Penny was loved by everyone she crossed paths with, and she had a passion for helping others. She started working as a server for Broadway Pizza in Minneapolis and was one of the best - she had such a beautifully kind, and friendly personality that she had several regulars that would keep coming back time after time and asking to sit in her section. Penny worked there over 25 years until she had to retire due to breast cancer. She beat the cancer and continued helping others by providing foster care for children. She loved her foster children as if they were her own. It was amazing to see Penny constantly giving unconditional love and it never running out. Since 2015 due to ongoing health issues, Penny has been residing at the Landmark of Fridley Assisted Living. While living at the Landmark Penny was loved by both staff and other residents. Before Covid she was very involved with bingo and enjoyed going down to have coffee and dessert and socialize with friends. Though Penny's health has been failing for years, few people knew the extent to which she struggled. Her joy and love for her family kept her pushing through the pain, until she became too weak and tired of hospital stays, constant pain, and not being able to do the things she'd like to do anymore. She made a choice in how she wanted her journey to go, and was respected for her brave and courageous choice. She was strong until the end of her journey here on earth. Penny is survived by her children, Tami (Larry) Ryther, Tom (Bobbie) Meister, Terri (John) Cedar, Robert (Courtney) Meister, and Jennifer Kantor; 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Tim Mckeon and Tari (Mike) Nichols, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. The family would like to thank the Landmark of Fridley staff for the wonderful care and compassion given to Penny. A memorial service for Penny will be held on Friday, August 27th at 5 PM with visitation at 4 PM at Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids.

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Meredith "Penny" Beaman

January 1, 1943 - August 23, 2021

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Meredith "Penny" Beaman

January 1, 1943 - August 23, 2021

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