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Esther Beam

April 15, 1944 — October 10, 2019

Esther Ruth Beam, 75, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Hennis Care Centre at Dover following a period of declining health.

A daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Collar) Harig, Esther was born April 15, 1944 on her family’s farm outside of New Philadelphia.

Esther was a woman of faith and was a member of LifeWay Church at New Philadelphia. She worked as a manager at Dairy Mart, which later became known as Circle K, at New Philadelphia and during her younger years, she worked as a seamstress.

She is survived by her husband, Okey Beam whom she married on March 8, 2003; her children, Derl (Mary) Phelps of New Philadelphia, Paul (Beth) Phelps of Dover and Mark (Angela) Phelps of New Philadelphia; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Marie Festi of Dover and two brothers, Carl and Glen Harig both of Uhrichsville.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Lowell Phelps, who passed away on February 9, 2001; a granddaughter, Ashley Phelps and a brother, Paul Harig.

In keeping with Esther’s wishes, cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. A memorial service celebrating Esther’s life will be held on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in LifeWay Church at New Philadelphia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Contributions may be made in Esther’s memory to LifeWay Church, 742 Cookson Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.

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