Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Stroke Foundation. Beem, John, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the age of 86. Dearest husband of Esther Pratt-Beem; dear son of the late Garrett and Florence Beem; devoted father of Carol (Richard) Hoover, John R. (Cathy) Beem, Christine Collins, Jim (Rita) Pratt and the late James Beem; beloved grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 9. John was employed as a Purchasing Agent with National Vendors-Day Brite Lighting before his retirement. After retirement, he was a volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital with over 5000 hours of service. He was a Lifetime Elder at Dardenne Presbyterian Church and served in the US Coast Guard during WWII.