Great Bea

DOROTHEA PINKSTON
Dorothea Beatrice Pinkston 1914 ~ 2010 Dorothea Beatrice Davis Pinkston (Great Bea), age 95, passed away April 20, 2010 in St. George, UT at the Ridgeview Gardens Assisted Living Center, from causes incident to age. Bea was born July 15, 1914 in Kansas City, MO, the third of six children to Lee Orbie Davis and Ester Marie Calkins. She married Lyman Palmer Pinkston on May 1,1934 in the Mesa, AZ Temple. They lived in Glendale, North Hollywood, and Granada Hills, California. Lyman and Bea served as Mission Presidents from 1965-1968 in the Gulf States Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They retired to Midway, UT where they were involved in community and civic activities including the annual Swiss Days Festivals, raising beef and singing in the church choirs. Later, they moved to Orem, UT where Bea received the prestigious award of Most Beautiful Yard from the City of Orem. She is an accomplished artist and her oil paintings grace the homes of her children and grandchildren. She is also well known for her beautiful quilting and delicious cooking. In her later years Bea participated in several Humanitarian projects. She is survived by six children: Pat and Margaret Pinkston of Simi Valley, CA; Lynn and Walt Bever of Colton, OR; David and Kay Pinkston of Washington, UT; Susan and Dennis Lamb of Gilbert, AZ; Christine and Larry Romney of Thatcher, AZ; and Mike and Karen Pinkston of Dublin, CA; 36 grandchildren, 115 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Bea is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, husband Lyman P. Pinkston, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Beloved by the residents and staff of Ridgeview Gardens and the caring staff of Zion's Way Hospice, she had a smile for everyone. A viewing will take place on Monday April 26, 2010 from 11:30 to 12:30 at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State, in Orem followed by the graveside service at 1:00 at the Orem City Cemetery. Bea lived her life serving her church, her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

One of Great Bea's Great Great Grandchildren is Kael Bradley. I'm so glad I was able to get this picture! I am just amazed at her wonderful posterity she has left. An amazing, inspirational woman, who led a great life. I'm glad I got to know her for the short time we had together. I hope I can be like this amazing lady. This is Derek's Great Grandmother.

In this picture is Great Bea, Great Grandpa Lyman, and the little boy is Derek's Grandpa "Papa Pat".