Jackie L. Beehler

Jackie L. Beehler, 58, of Leland, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Ottawa Pavilion after a long battle with breast cancer. Ottawa Funeral Home oversaw the cremation. Jackie was born July 23, 1951 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to James and Grace (Pitts) Murray. In life, Jackie was an artist who loved to draw and make sculptures. She also had a great love for her family and the outdoors and will be greatly missed. She is survived by one son, Scott (Sue) Murray of Sycamore, IL; two daughters, Bethany Beehler and Kristi (Kevin) Carpenter both of Ottawa; one Grandson, Alexander Walsh; two sisters, Betty (Jack) Gjovaag of Portland, Oregon and Carol Homan of Wilsonville, Oregon. She is preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be directed to the family.