Eileene Kreisher

Died February 20, 2018

Eileene "Tisty" Beckman, 78, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at her home in St. Maries, Idaho. She was born March 28, 1939, to Roger and Mary (Patterson) Kreisher, in Elk River.

Eileene moved with her family to Lewiston in 1949. She graduated from Lewiston High School with the class of 1957. Following graduation, she moved to Germany for a short time, and then returned to Lewiston. Eileene married LeRoy Beckman on Feb. 14, 1974, in Lewiston, and they recently celebrated their 44-year anniversary. They lived in Lewiston for five years before moving to St. Maries, where she was a homemaker and raised her family. Eileene also volunteered for many local organizations, including Hospice for Benewah County and the St. Maries Senior Center. She also was a volunteer caregiver for the St. Maries-area elderly.

Eileene was an exceptional artist. She painted oil and acrylic portraits and landscapes. Poetry was another passion of hers, and she was a very talented poet. She volunteered for the St. Maries Council of the Arts and enjoyed craft work and making baskets. She enjoyed four-wheeling on the numerous trails around Clarkia, Elk River and St. Maries. One of Eileene's favorite pastimes was playing the guitar and singing.

Eileene is survived by her husband, LeRoy, at the family home in St. Maries; daughters Ronda Angel of Spokane, and Raina (Mike) Overberg of Clarkston; sons Troy Dole of Clarkston, Roger Dole of St. Maries, Robert (Leslie) Beckman and Todd (Tami) Beckman, both of Prescott, Wash., and Stacy (Connie) Beckman of Walla Walla. She also is survived by her brother, Jimmy (Elnora) Kreisher of Moscow; 20 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffery Sutton.

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure."

A private graveside memorial service will be held in the spring in Elk River.