Barbara L. Beckman

Barbara L. Beckman, born on January 12, 1948, in Minneapolis, left this world on October 29, 2025, surrounded by the love and care she had dedicated her life to providing to others. She was a devoted nurse, who spent many years assisting Hospice patients, offering them not just medical care, but also compassion and gentleness in their final days. Her work often extended beyond the clinical; she was a steadfast source of comfort for families during the most challenging times.

Barbara was cherished by her family, which included her loving husband, Glenn R. Beckman. Together, they created a warm and welcoming home filled with laughter and love. She is survived by her beloved son, Keith, and his wonderful spouse, Cassandra Beckman. Their family has been enriched by the presence of her grandchildren, Guiseppe and Jocelyn, who brought her immense joy and pride. Barbara's heart swelled with happiness as she watched her family grow, forming bonds that would last through generations.

She also enjoyed a close relationship with her brother, Kenneth, and his wife, Sandra Oemcke. Their shared memories and support for one another were foundational in her life. Barbara took great joy in being an aunt to her nephews, Eric (Missy) Oemcke, Jonathan (Darcie) Oemcke, and Thomas (Jenn Elder) Oemcke. Each of them carried pieces of her spirit within them, a testament to the loving matriarch she was.

Barbara’s legacy continues through her great nieces, Virginia and Lily Oemcke, who were sure to carry forward the kindness and love she shared with everyone around her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Werner and Laverne Oemcke, who instilled in her the values of compassion, service, and love that Barbara passed on to her own child and grandchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held on November 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM at NewComer Funeral Home, Westside, located at 2636 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626. Following the memorial, she will be laid to rest in a burial service at Riverside Cemetery, 2650 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612, on November 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM, where family and friends will gather to honor her memory and the extraordinary life she led.

Barbara L. Beckman will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her. Her kindness, compassion, and unwavering commitment to her loved ones and patients serve as an enduring inspiration to us all.