Mary Evelyn Beemer (Maurer) died peacefully on Sunday March 9, 2025 of natural causes. Born May 14, 1934 Mary lived to be almost 91, a feat that she was quite proud of. Mary walked on her own, ate lunch at her kitchen table, went outside for fresh air and enjoyed watching TV a week before she passed.
Mary was preceded in death by husbands Rex I. Beemer and Thomas C. Moore, parents Guy and Esther Maurer, sister Leona Smith and brother William Maurer. Mary and Rex Beemer had three sons Craig (Deb) of Hudson, Wisconsin, Mark (Melissa) of River Falls, Wisconsin and David (Kristina) of Bath, Maine. Mary’s sons and grandchildren (Andy, Laura, Kate, Heidi and Chloe) were part of Mary’s life, as were her five great grandchildren.
Mary Beemer was born in Tipton, Iowa and attended the University of Iowa where she studied nursing and met her future husband Rex. Mary was a loving wife and mother and during her married years she played Bridge with a women’s group in Woodbury, Minnesota and was active in politics. She liked to fish with her husband and children. She raised her three sons in Woodbury and lived on Pinewood Court for 32 years. Mary was proud of her three sons’ success in sports and their graduation from college.
Not long after her first husband Rex’s passing, Mary purchased a cabin in Ely Minnesota to be near her sister Leona and her brother-in-law Delbert Smith. In her later years, she loved spending winters in Punta Gorda, Florida and taking the occasional cruise with her second husband Tom.
Mary enjoyed reading Romance novels, listening to Frank Sinatra, and singing with her Woodbury United Methodist Church and “The Bells” at Brandon Oaks in Roanoke, Virginia.
Mary had a creative sense of humor. She named her Ely cabin “Sonbeem Cabin” and developed go-to catch phrases to help her deal with her mental decline. “That’s stupid.”, “Never seen that before.” and “What’s new?” became linguistic gems that continue to tickle those who really knew her.
The Beemer family would like to thank the Memory Care unit at Woodland Hill in Hudson, Wisconsin for their care in Mary’s final year.
While every life must come to an end, Mary will be missed by her family. Visiting mom or gramma was an excuse for her sons and their families to get together. They will try to maintain their traditions and tell fun stories about Mary and Rex Beemer. As per Mary’s wishes, a graveside service will be held in Hampton, Iowa this summer. Donations may be made in Mary’s name to your local Methodist Church.
