Sheila Rose Beech, 91, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2025.

Sheila was born on June 3, 1934, in Birmingham, England. She lived in England, until immigrating to the United States with her husband and two daughters in 1963, where they made the Bay Area their home. 

Sheila was a stay-at-home mom, devoting herself to her family. Upon retirement, Sheila and her husband relocated to Lake County, where they lived for over 40 years.

Sheila was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Kenneth John Beech. 

She is survived by her brother, Brian Gates (Joan); daughters, Carol Jacquez (Sal), Denise Curran (Mike); grandchildren, Leah Marshall; Justin Jacquez; Brandon Jacquez (Mellissa); Michelle Crabtree; Scott Crabtree (Amber); Ben Crabtree-Alvarado (Angel); many great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild.

Sheila had a passion for gardening, and her talent for cooking and baking brought warmth and joy to family gatherings. Her legacy will live on in the values she instilled in all of us. Her presence will be missed.