Barbara E. Beams

Barbara E. Beams, 79, of Van Wert, died at 4:48 a.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Vancrest Health Care Center of Delphos.

She was born November 8, 1933, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Virgil and Ilo (Gipe) Hines. She married Keith Beams, who survives in Delphos.

Other survivors include two brothers, Richard Hines of Union City and Bernard (Vivian) Hines of Elida; a sister, Nancy (Bill) Winters of New Haven, Ind.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A son, Robin L. Beams, and two sisters, Judy Goins and Doris Hines, also preceded her in death.

Family funeral services will be conducted at a later date.

No calling hours are planned at this time.

Preferred memorials: To the family.

Arrangements were handled by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert.

Online condolences may be sent to www.alspachgearhart.com.