Doris Maxine Beeker ^{2 3 4 5}

   FamilySearch ID: G44Z-WPJ.

  Noted events in her life were:

1. Census in 1930 in Brookston, White, IN. ⁶ The 1930 census recorded owning a $2000 home: Manford E. Beeker, mechanic in own garage, 31, living with wife Dena S., 31; and daughters Martha A., 10, and Doris M., 9. Everyone and their parents were born in Indiana except Dena's parents in Holland.

2. Census in 1940 in Brookston, White, IN. ⁷ The 1940 census recorded owning an $1800 home on State Road 43: Manford E. Beeker, diesel operator for city light company, 41, living with wife Dena, 41; and daughters Martha, clerk for retail clothing store, 20, and Maxine, bookkeeper for poultry & cream company, 19. All were born in Indiana.

3. Newspaper: Journal and Courier: Beeker - Frey Wedding, 15 Sep 1949, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, IN. ¹ Brookston Girl Weds Graduate of Purdue
BROOKSTON -- Miss Doris Beeker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manford Beeker of Brookston, and William R. Frey, son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Frey of Blue Island, Ill., were married Sunday, Sept. 11, in the Federated church of Brookston. Rev. C A. Mitchell officiated at the double-ring ceremony before an altar decorated with baskets and bouquets of yellow and white gladioli, asters and chrysanthemums and flanked by palms and seven-branch candelabra. Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Grace Cottrell, organist, played bridal music and accompanied Richard Luety who sang. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Mrs. John Mugg of Bluffton, sister of the bride, was matron of honor, and the bridesmaids were Miss Caryl Frey of Blue Island, sister of the groom, and Miss Betty Beisel of Stockwell. Becky Jo Mugg, niece of the bride, was flower girl. Walter Silvestri of Blue Island was best man and Thomas Martin and Walter Keating of Chicago were ushers. All are fraternity brothers of the groom. A reception was held in the church dining room. The serving table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake and yellow and green candles in crystal holders. Assisting in serving were Mrs. John Judd, Lafayette; Mrs. Jack Kellog, Monon; Mrs. Kendall Jones, Louisville and Mrs. Charles Miller, Mrs. Dale Owens and Mrs. Wilbur O. Harmon. The bride was graduated from Brookston high school and attended Lafayette Business college. She is a member of Psi Iota Xi sorority and is employed in the cashier's office at Purdue. The groom was graduated from Blue Island high school and received the bachelor's degree from Purdue in August. He is a member of Theta Chi fraternity. He is employed in the athletic ticket office at Purdue. The couple left on a wedding trip in the East.

4. Census in 1950 in Brookston, White, IN. ⁸ The 1950 census recorded William R. Frey, assistant in athelic ticket office at state university, 24, living with wife Doris M., 29. He was born in Illinois and she in Indiana.

5. Residence: in Jun 1960 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, IN. ⁹

6. Newspaper: Journal and Courier: Mr. And Mrs. William Frey of Lafayette are parents of a son, Douglas William, born in Home hospital. Grandparents are Mr. And Mrs. Manford Beeker of Brookston and Mr.and Mrs. William Frey Se. Of Blue Island, Ill., 16 Jun 1960, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, IN. ⁹

7. Residence: on 4 Jun 1979 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, IN. ¹⁰

8. Obituary: Journal and Courier: obituary of Doris Maxine Frey on 13 Feb 2012 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, IN. ⁵ Doris Maxine "Max" (Beeker) Frey of Lafayette, died at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012 in her residence.

Born on October 28, 1920 in Brookston, she was the daughter of the late Manford E. Beeker & Dena Coopman Beeker. She was a graduate of Brookston High School.

She married William R. Frey on September 11, 1949 in Brookston and he preceded her in death on February 27, 1979.

She retired from Purdue University Airport in 1983 where she worked in flight operations. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church and the Circle One Group, PSI IOTA Sorority, & Eastern Star. She was an avid Purdue Boilermaker fan & loved the Chicago White Sox. She enjoyed playing euchre & liked candles.

Surviving are her children: Deborah "Debbie" A. Johnson of Lafayette, Diane Clark (husb: Steven) & Douglas Frey both of Indianapolis, 3 grandchildren: Lisa DeaKyne (husb: Brian), Kristen Swartzell (husb: Charles) & Stephanie Clark all of Indianapolis & 4 great-grandchildren: Matthew, Katie, Jamie & Nicholas DeaKyne all of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by a sister: Martha Mugg.

Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Thursday at Hippensteel Funeral Home with service to follow at 2 p.m. Interment at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care. Memorial contributions may be made to Tippecanoe County Mental Health Association. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com.

Doris married William Russell Frey, son of William C. Frey and Martha, on 11 Sep 1949 in Brookston, White, IN.^{1 2} (William Russell Frey was born on 25 Jul 1926 in Blue Island, Cook, IL,^{11 12} died on 27 Feb 1979 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, IN ^{2 11 12} and was buried on 2 Mar 1979 in West Lafayette: Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, Tippecanoe, IN ^{11 12}.)