In Loving Memory of Veronica M. Beckman
It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt Veronica M. Beckman, affectionately known as “Vicki and Aunt Mic” of St. Louis County, MO on July 29, 2026. She was surrounded by the family she cherished so dearly in her final moments.
Born on June 13, 1947, in St. Louis County to Edward and Jeanette Meyer grew up with a kind heart and a gentle spirit that would define her entire life. She later met the love of her life Mark and they shared 38 wonderful years of marriage, building a home filled with laughter, patience and unconditional love.
Vicki has passed after the death of her father (Edward), mother (Jeanette) and sister (Loretta).
Vicki loved wrapping gifts for the grandkids for birthdays and especially for Christmas. She had to make sure the ribbon matched the wrapping paper and it was taped properly.
Vicki loved going to the athletic events, and the theater events of the grandchildren, no matter the weather or the distance from home.
When Vicki wasn’t going to the grandchildren’s activities, Vicki had several other groups to attend such as the Canasta group, the Rummy group, the Dominoes group, the Lunch Bunch, Yoga, Bowling and Pickle Ball.
Vicki also found time to have lunch once a month with her Berkley H.S. girlfriends. She also had the Emerson Girls lunch group also.
Vicki loved life and lived it to the fullest! She kept very busy during her retirement.
All in all, Vicki enjoyed and lived life to her fullest!
There will be a Celebration of Life for her. The date and time will be announced at a later date.
I`m so sorry Mark. You have my deepest condolences. Vicki was such a sweet lady!
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” ~ Matthew 5:4
Dear Mark and family, Vicki was a blessing and light to all of us. I will miss her dearly.
She shared wonderful friendships for a lifetime with the Berkeley girls.
My mom cherished her lifelong friendship with Vicki. She is now with the Lord in peace and reunited with loved ones. I know my Mom will be greeting her with open arms.
Sending all our love to you!
🔳 “Vicki, A Special Lady Remembered”:
A Poem by Coach Denney for Mark and Family.
▪️There Are Some People We Meet Along Life’s Way,
Who Are A “Positive Force” And Quietly Brighten Every Single Day.
▪️With A Smile, A Kind Word, And A Caring Heart,
They Leave A Lasting Mark Long After They Depart.
▪️Vicki Was A Wife, A Mother, A Grandmother Too,
A Blessing To So Many, Faithful And True.
▪️Though Cancer Took Her From Our Sight,
Her Love And Her Legacy Still Shine Bright.
▪️At Maryville’s Kaldi’s Coffee Shop She Managed With Care,
Creating A Warm Welcome For Everyone There.
▪️Students, Faculty, Coaches, Friends Old And New,
Found A Gathering Place Because Of What She Would Do.
▪️Right Next To Our Wrestling Dojo In Her Kaldi’s She Stood,
Turning Ordinary Moments Into Something Good.
▪️I Saw Her Most Every Day Through The Years,
Sharing Stories, Laughter, And Sometimes A Few Tears.
▪️She Built More Than A Coffee Shop Along The Way,
She Built A Family That Remains To This Day.
▪️Her Student Workers Loved Her, That Much Was Clear,
For She Made Everyone Feel Valued And Dear.
▪️When Recruits And Their Parents Came To Maryville To See,
One Of The First Stops Was Kaldi’s With Me.
▪️I’d Introduce Them To Vicki With Pride And Delight,
Knowing Her Presence Would Make Things Feel Right.
▪️Most Mornings We Both Arrived Before Dawn’s Light,
She Prepared For The Day, I Prepared For The Fight.
▪️And More Than A Few Times, To Her Great Dismay,
I’d Sneak Up And Scare Her To Start Off The Day.
▪️She’d Scold Me A Little, Then Smile Before Long,
Another Small Verse In Our Friendship’s Song.
▪️Those Moments Seem Priceless As I Look Back Today,
Treasured Memories That Never Fade Away.
▪️I’ve Always Said God Gave Me One Gift To See,
The “Special Ones” He Places In Front Of Me.
▪️And Of All The Good People I’ve Known Through The Years,
Vicki Was One Of The “Special Ones”, That Much Appears.
▪️There’s A Hole In Her Family’s Heart Today,
A Space That Her Absence Can Never Replace.
For Love Like Hers Leaves An Unforgettable Trace,
Etched Forever In Time, In Memory, And Grace.
▪️She Made Her Corner Of The World A “Better Place” To Be,
At Kaldi’s, At Maryville, At Her Home, And For People Like Me.
▪️And Though We Miss Her Presence More Than Words Can Say,
The Difference She Made Will Never Fade Away.
▪️So Thank You, Vicki, A “God Gift” You Were, For The Life You Lived So Well,
For The Countless Acts Of Kindness Too Numerous To Tell.
▪️The Coffee Is Still Brewing, The Memories Still Flow,
And The Lives You Touched Continue To Grow.
▪️Until We Meet Again Beyond Time’s Shore,
Your Friendship Will Be Treasured Forevermore.
Coach
I am so very sorry for your loss and pain. I sure loved Vicki. She was always like the older sister I never had. She was such an incredible role model, demonstrating that anything could be achieved if one worked hard enough.
🔳 “Vicki, A Special Lady Remembered”:
A Poem by Coach Denney for Mark and Family.
▪️There Are Some People We Meet Along Life’s Way,
Who Are A “Positive Force” And Quietly Brighten Every Single Day.
▪️A “Positive Force” She Was, With A Smile, A Kind Word, And A Caring Heart,
They Leave A Lasting Mark Long After They Depart.
▪️Vicki Was A Wife, A Mother, A Grandmother Too,
A Blessing To So Many, Faithful And True.
▪️Though Cancer Took Her From Our Sight,
Her Love And Her Legacy Still Shine Bright.
▪️At Maryville’s Kaldi’s Coffee Shop She Managed With Care,
Creating A Warm Welcome For Everyone There.
▪️Students, Faculty, Coaches, Friends Old And New,
Found A Gathering Place Because Of What She Would Do.
▪️Right Next To Our Wrestling Dojo In Her Kaldi’s She Stood,
Turning Ordinary Moments Into Something Good.
▪️I Saw Her Most Every Day Through The Years,
Sharing Stories, Laughter, And Sometimes A Few Tears.
▪️She Built More Than A Coffee Shop Along The Way,
She Built A Family That Remains To This Day.
▪️Her Student Workers Loved Her, That Much Was Clear,
For She Made Everyone Feel Valued And Dear.
▪️When Recruits And Their Parents Came To Maryville To See,
One Of The First Stops Was Kaldi’s With Me.
▪️I’d Introduce Them To Vicki With Pride And Delight,
Knowing Her Presence Would Make Things Feel Right.
▪️Most Mornings We Both Arrived Before Dawn’s Light,
She Prepared For The Day, I Prepared For The Fight.
▪️And More Than A Few Times, To Her Great Dismay,
I’d Sneak Up And Scare Her To Start Off The Day.
▪️She’d Scold Me A Little, Then Smile Before Long,
Another Small Verse In Our Friendship’s Song.
▪️Those Moments Seem Priceless As I Look Back Today,
Treasured Memories That Never Fade Away.
▪️I’ve Always Said God Gave Me One Gift To See,
The “Special Ones” He Places In Front Of Me.
▪️And Of All The Good People I’ve Known Through The Years,
Vicki Was One Of The “Special Ones”, That Much Appears.
▪️There’s A Hole In Her Family’s Heart Today,
A Space That Her Absence Can Never Replace.
For Love Like Hers Leaves An Unforgettable Trace,
Etched Forever In Time, In Memory, And Grace.
▪️She Made Her Corner Of The World A “Better Place” To Be,
At Kaldi’s, At Maryville, At Her Home, And For People Like Me.
▪️And Though We Miss Her Presence More Than Words Can Say,
The Difference She Made Will Never Fade Away.
▪️So Thank You, Vicki, For The Life You Lived So Well,
For The Countless Acts Of Kindness Too Numerous To Tell.
▪️The Coffee Is Still Brewing, The Memories Still Flow,
And The Lives You Touched Continue To Grow.
▪️Until We Meet Again Beyond Time’s Shore,
Your Friendship Will Be Treasured Forevermore.
Coach
Mark & Family….So sad and sorry to hear of Vicki’s passing. Her bright light and generous spirit was so evident in everything she did and said…. always smiling and bringing laughter and fun to everyone around her. Catching up with her occasionally was so special and we could pick up right where we left off months or years before….she had that knack of making you feel that you were the special one. She will be so missed and our hearts go out to all of you in her family. God bless.
I only knew her as Peaches for the longest time. I am sorry that she is no longer with us. I will miss seeing her at the family reunions. She is now back listening to Uncle Ed’s stories.
I only knew her as Peaches for the longest time. I am sorry that she is no longer with us. I will miss seeing her at the family reunions. She is now back listening to Uncle Ed’s stories.
Vickie was my canasta partner and I will miss her. She always made sure you had a birthday celebration and brought some kind of goodie, She will be missed