Violet Beckmark

Violet Katy Beckmark, age 98, a resident of Siren, Wisconsin, passed away August 30, 2016 at the Traditions of Frederic Assisted Living Home in Frederic, Wisconsin. Violet was born December 3, 1917 in her grandmother’s home in Lewis, Wisconsin to Charles and Alice Blom of Siren. Her father and uncle owned the Blom Brother’s General Store in Siren, and her parents also ran a boarding house out of their home. Violet was very proud of the fact that the Bethany Lutheran Church of Siren was organized in her parent’s home in April, 1921. During that time and year Dorcas Ladies Aid of Bethany Lutheran Church was also organized at the home of her parents. Violet and her parents were charter members of the Bethany Lutheran Church. Violet was the last Charter Member. Her father, Charles Blom was the first township chairman when the town of Siren was created in 1913. He was later town treasurer and held numerous offices throughout his life in Burnett County. Violet attended school in Siren, however because it was not offered, she had to attend her Senior year of high school in Frederic. She graduated in 1935. Violet met her future husband while attending Frederic High School. On June 26, 1943 Violet married LeRoy Beckmark. They were the first couple married in the Bethany Lutheran Church. Ruth and Charlotte Dennis came to live with Violet and LeRoy until they graduated from High School. LeRoy and Violet then adopted three daughters: Meraye (who passes away as a baby), JeRaye and Shannon. Violet was a house wife and also was a strong supportive spouse of her husband LeRoy and his volunteering endeavors, which included The Siren Fire Department, Siren Ag Club, and Bethany Lutheran Church Council. Violet was a member of the Eastern Star of Masonic Lodge in Frederic. Violet and Leroy were married 65 years. Violet was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy, children, Meraye, JeRaye, Shannon and Ruth Dennis. Her parents, and numerous other family members. Violet is survived by her cousin Eldora Brown (who was raised by Violet’s Parents), grandson, Benjamin Carlson, Greg Carlson, Charlotte (Don) Jensen, Eric (Debbie) Nystrom and Paul Nystrom, plus many cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren with Pastor Paul Peterson officiating. Interment will follow at Lewis Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com