Fondly Remembers
the owner and operator of Four Paws for many years. Her love for all animals was unmatched. Not only did she raise puppies for many years, she was also adamant about feeding the hummingbirds every morning and the stray cats every evening. She couldn’t stand the thought of any animal going hungry. She was selfless and giving, always thinking of others, including the fur babies. Linda enjoyed community events, especially if it involved humanity, compassion and love for animals. She and Jerry always had a booth at the fair and enjoyed visiting with community residents. However, above all else, she treasured the time spent and memories shared with her family and friends. They were most important to her. Linda is survived by two sons, Kevin Beauchamp and Brian Beauchamp and his wife Terry, all of Lebanon, MO; siblings, Faye Robertson and her husband Ronnie of Conway, Dean Deckard and his wife Charlene of Lebanon and Joann West of Independence, MO; one grandson, Brandon Wilson and his wife Bridget; three great-grandsons, Augustus, Magnus and Lucas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean Mollison and her husband Mike of St. Peters, MO, Joan Schelechta of Gonzales, TX and Judy McGee and her husband Bill of St. Charles, MO; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Those preceding her in death include her parents; her husband, Jerry on October 23, 2024; one brother, Dale Deckard; two sisters, Joyce Massey and her husband, Bobby and Doris Reynolds; brother-in-law, Jim Schelechta; two nephews, Randy Robertson and Jimmy Schelechta; one niece, LaRee Deckard; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joshua and Geraldine (Spreeman) Beauchamp. Linda loved deeply and unconditionally. She was small, but mighty; quiet, but made herself heard when necessary. Our lives were better because of her. It’s our job now to make sure her legacy continues.
LINDA LUCILLE BEAUCHAMP, daughter of Alfred and Ruth (Still) Deckard, was born September 14, 1947, in Grovespring, Missouri and left the troubles of this world behind on February 17, 2026, at the age of seventy-eight years. On February 3, 1965, Linda was united in marriage with the love of her life, Jerry Melville Beauchamp. Together they shared fifty-nine years of laughter and love, prior to Jerry’s passing on October 23, 2024. Although Linda’s top priority was tending to the needs of her family, she also worked outside her home for a period of time. She worked as a seamstress for H.D. Lee Company for a few years, until she decided to start a babysitting business in her home. While her boys were young, she also became a part of raising other children. She was “day time mom” to several children in our community and appreciated deeply by their families. She cared for each child as if he or she were her own. Many stories have been told over the years, while reminiscing with those families about the days at Linda’s. Linda has also been a longtime pet provider. She was
“In a world divided by words, the bond between humans and animals speaks of unity without language.” ~unknown~
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