Marie E. Beebe 68, died September 8, 2008 at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kansas. She was born July 29, 1940 in Belize City, Belize, the daughter of Hugh Weir and Rosalie (Menzies) Bishop. Marie married David E. Beebe of St. Charles, Missouri May 19, 1961 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Most recently they have lived in St. Charles, Missouri, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and San Antonio, Texas. They have been Great Bend, Kansas, residents for the last four years. Marie and David lived in Europe and the Far East and many points in-between during Davids military career. Marie had many occupations through the years including being a hair stylist, secretary, teaching English to Japanese professionals, a cake decorator, elementary school teacher and for the last nine years she was the care giver for four of her grandchildren on a daily basis. Marie enjoyed traveling and being with her family and friends. She earned a Bachelors degree in Education from the University of Texas at the age of 56. Marie was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish and the Altar Society. She is survived by her husband, David, of the home; mother, Rosalie Bishop, Miami, Florida; one daughter, Dr. Marjorie M. Beebe, Great Bend, Kansas; one son, Robert (Vanessa) Beebe, Flint, Texas; grandchildren: Hannah, Abby, Eve, and Aaron Schifman, Great Bend, Kansas; and Lauren and Katherine Beebe, San Antonio, Texas; and step-grandsons: Matthew and Jacob, San Antonio, Texas. She is also survived by eleven brothers and four sisters. She was preceded in death by her father and son-in-law, Bradley Schifman. Altar Society Rosary will be at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil Service will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Floyd McKinney officiating. There will be a viewing at Baue Funeral Home, 3950 West Clay, St. Charles, Missouri at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2008. The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. in the Baue Chapel. Burial will immediately follow. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice.