Gail Lee Beda
Gail Lee Beda was born on December 6th, 1945. She passed in her sleep during the early hours of September 20th, 2022. She was 76 years old.
The love of her life was Joseph Stephen Beda. Joe and Gail just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 24, 2022 surrounded by friends, family and love.
Gail is survived by 2 children, Jill Beda Daniels married to Peter Gary Daniels and Joseph Stephen Beda married to Rachel Donahue Beda. Gail was blessed with 6 grandchildren, Harper Ryan Daniels, Eby Gray Daniels, Fisher Weyesa Daniels, Tate Wilde Daniels, Anne Ellizabeth Beda and Nora Lucina Beda. She was also blessed by many good dogs including William, Pee Wee, Levi, Casey, Dolly, Huckleberry and Willie.
More than anything Gail was friendly and kind. Within 5 minutes of meeting you, she would have painlessly extracted your entire life story. It was rare that she didn’t get off a plane without at least one invitation to dinner. Her generous nature was there for everyone to see.
There was only one thing in this world that Gail hated: blueberries.
In her last days Gail spontaneously shared with us this joke: A group of older ladies were out to lunch and one of them looked over at the table next to them and whispered, “I hope we never get that old!” Her friend responded with, “That’s a mirror.”
Gail was “The Laundry Queen”. She took care of those around her by keeping order. Laundry was her love language. She could often be seen with the ironing board set up in the kitchen making sure that everything was in order. She also showed her love by folding buckets and buckets of laundry. She wouldn’t take no for an answer.
Gail dedicated herself to her family. She poured her soul into raising her children. Her favorite title was Grandma. She told every grandchild that they were her favorite and swore them to secrecy to not tell each other.
The world is lonelier without her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the People’s Resource Center (https://www.peoplesrc.org/). A memorial will be planned for close friends and family in the fall to honor Gail. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside.
I met Gail 20 years ago when she joined my Curves in Wheaton. I could always count on her to make me laugh. We would go to lunch often and I missed that when Covid hit. I knew your family well thru her. I will pray for all of you.
Jill, I am so sorry for your loss.
Prayers for peace for your family.
The Cornells
Gail was an amazing woman with a bubbly personality. She will be missed by so many.
Jill, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was so sweet and she will be missed. All of the Mackies have you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
I am going to miss her bc when we used to have a pool party over at our other friends house she would make me laugh a lot and she would all ways sent me birthday cards and x mas cards every year and I love her and her family too and it will not be the same with out her her I am going to miss seeing her smile 😊 all the time
So many wonderful memories. Gail always wore a smile on her face. She gave great hugs and always made our family feel like we were part of hers. She was such a proud mom and grandma. I know she left so many joyful memories for you all to cherish.
Gail Beda was a much loved resident of the Royal Hills Condo Community. Gail’s had a quick wit and
charming personality, which made you feel at ease. She was always there to listen and help you and ask how are you doing. Although, not a MAH JONGG champ, she made the game so much fun-inside joke, ending up with 16 tiles or coining the tile 1 Bam as 1-mosquito. She was a wonderful friend to me-always supportive with lots of common sense. Condolences to Joe and her wonderful family.
Rest in Peace dear friend.
Bonnie Boerger
RHC
Royal hills club will never be the same. Gail was so quick witted. She was such a good friend to everybody she met. She will be missed dearly. We love you Gail.
Always so hard to lose a parent, the deepest connection one has throughout a lifetime. Thinking and sending prayers to you and your family.