Estella Beckmann Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Estella M Beckmann (nee Murillo) Age 89 of Florissant, was born June 14, 1930 in El Paso, TX. She graduated from El Paso High School in 1948. She married William (Bill) A Beckmann Jr. on August 18, 1956 and moved to St. Louis. They raised their family of 8 in Florissant, MO: William A Ill (Cindy) Beckmann, Julie (John) Dillick, Daniel (Mary) Beckmann, Andrew (Karen) Beckmann, Mary (John) West, Matthew (Jenny) Beckmann, Judy Beckmann, and Jennifer (Scott) Becker. Estella spent her years raising and caring for her 8 children, 22 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She also worked for over 20 years as a Latch Key Site director for The Emerson Family YMCA, providing her special love and care for the children of others in the before and after school program at Brown Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District. She was dedicated to her faith and served the Lord through many ministries at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church in Florissant. A prayer warrior, she could often be found praying for her family, friends, and those in need. She placed the following message in sympathy cards for those that had lost their mother: "Your Mother has left something very precious for all of us. She has taught us about life, death and love. We will always be better people because she walked among us. Now we must walk in the world for her, always remember what she taught us" She was proceeded in death by her husband William, her grandson Michael, and great grand-daughter Autumn. SPECIAL NOTE: Due to the pandemic, visitation and Funeral Mass are limited in numbers or private restricted to the immediate family to observe the guidelines and the family appreciates your understanding of this. No flowers are being accepted at this time, however, In lieu of flowers, Memorial masses will be accepted or donations may be made to the: Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter 9370 Olive Blvd. | St. Louis, MO 63132

Estella Beckmann

June 14, 1930 - May 29, 2020