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Ronald Beaman Obituary

Ronald Dean Beaman, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Lansing Care and Rehab, Leavenworth, Kansas. He is survived at the home by his wife Virginia Kay Beaman.

Born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas, Ron served in the Air Force.

Ron attended Washburn University and Clark School of Business in Topeka, Kansas and worked as an accountant for a number of years.

In 1978 Ron and Kay became Roller Skating Rink operators in Sedalia, Missouri and in 1986, in Leavenworth, The Wheel Thing Skate Center, from which they retired in 2018.

Ron enjoyed riding and racing motorcycles and in latter years they would meet friends in Colorado where the men would trail ride in the Rocky Mountains. Ron and Kay traveled over much of the States camping along the way.

Ron is survived by his widow, V. Kay of Leavenworth: a brother Leroy Beaman and Dwan Beaman, in-laws P.K. Witty and Susan E. Witty, nephew Jason P. Witty and Tina M. Witty, and nephew Jeremy J. Witty and Julie L. Witty; niece Cammie Arrington and David Arring, grandnephews Maxwell P. Witty, Jakob T. Witty, Andrew C. Witty grandniece Sage R. Witty, Olivia Arrington.

A celebration of life will held at a later date.

Those wishing to honor Ron, please send funds to Gentiva Hospice 5375 S.W. 7th St., Topeka, KS 66614 or The Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, KS. Condolences may be left on Ronald's online guestbook at www.davisfuneralchapelinc.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jul. 26, 2023.

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Susan and Kim Witty

November 18, 2023

In loving memory of a great guy! We will love you and miss you always. Hope you're riding your motorcycle and winning races!

Kathy Dial Broyles

August 4, 2023

So sorry to hear this. Praying for the family. I have so many good memories of Ron and Kay and the skating rink. Much love, Kathy Dial Broyles

Helen Pendleton Rumbaut

July 31, 2023

I was sorry to hear that the brother of my classmate/friend, Leroy Beaman, has passed. My condolences to all the family and friends of Ronald Beaman. May the Lord Jesus comfort them and give them His peace, which passes understanding.

Bob Howard

July 26, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with Kay and rest of Ron's family

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