Patricia "Pat" Beasey Hamman

Patricia “Pat” Beasey Hamman, 90, Peru, passed away early Saturday, January 15, 2022. Pat was born on January 9, 1932 in Peru, Indiana, to the late Chester and Bertha (Hartgrove) Garbert. On May 28, 1950, she married Frederick A. Beasey. He preceded her in death in 1989. In 1997, Pat married Murray Hamman. He preceded her in death in 2016.

Pat graduated from Peru High School in 1949. Most of her working years were spent as an administrative assistant in the accounting profession. She worked for Zaremski Accounting and then for Thomas A. Kirk & Associates until her retirement. Although never formally educated after high school, Pat was a natural learner and educated herself on numerous topics.

She was once active in the PTA and served on the Miami County YMCA Board of Directors. She helped to create, and then participated in, the Women’s and the Couples’ Volleyball Leagues at the Miami County YMCA. She was an active member of Psi Iota Xi philanthropic sorority for over 50 years and served as the organization’s president in the early 1980’s. Pat was also a member of First Christian Church where she spent over 60 years serving the Lord.

Living in Miami County all her life, Pat made many lasting friendships. She was known for her keen sense of fashion, and no matter the occasion, was always put-together and looking sharp. In her earlier years with her first husband and only daughter, Terrie Ann, she enjoyed time at Lukens Lake and Mississinewa Reservoir with a host of friends. In her later years, she enjoyed wintering in Florida with her second husband. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a special place in her heart, and she loved them dearly. A few of her various hobbies included auctioning, antiquing, oil painting, crosswording, reading, and gardening. She wasted nothing, repurposed everything, and respected the value of a dollar. In her most recent years, she enjoyed working outside in her yard and talking with those neighbors who walked, jogged, or rode bicycles past her house.

Pat was blessed with excellent health most of her life until falling ill in August of 2021. True to character, she fought to stay in the home she loved, but in December, she moved to Blair Ridge where her family commemorated her 90th birthday with her just last week.

Survivors include her beloved and devoted daughter, Terrie Beasey Hanson, and son-in-law, Bill Hanson, of Peru. Together, Terrie and Bill grew to be Pat’s everything. Her stepdaughter, Denise Hamman Yater (Tracy) of Peru; grandson, Derek Hanson of Peru; and granddaughter, Tricia Hanson Anderson (Kip) of Westfield; great-grandchildren Gavin and Alivia Hanson, Matt and Kate Harrison and Hailey Anderson. Surviving siblings include her sisters Janet Kay Montgomery and Marilyn (Jim) Allen, both of Peru, and her “baby” brother Larry Garbert of Florida, who visited her often. Her siblings gave her several special nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and first and second husbands, Pat was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Garbert, and her sister, Jayne Lutz.

Visitation will be held from 11am to 1pm on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Funeral service will follow at 1pm with Pastor George McCarty officiating. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Miami County Helping Hands, The Salvation Army in Peru, or Harvesting Capabilities in Peru in Pat’s honor.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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