Charles Stephen Beem
Obituary
Charles Stephen Beem aka "Steve the Barber" passed away August 17, 2023 from Parkinson's.
He was born August 9, 1941 to Bill and Nadine Beem in Toledo, Oregon.
He grew up in Crescent City, California where he graduated from Del Norte High School and went on to Barber School in San Jose.
During his career, Steve cut three generations of hair in Healdsburg and was soon coined for his "Beemer Haircuts" that spanned nearly 40 years, 1972-2012.
Steve loved and dedicated himself to his customers and to the Healdsburg sports community as it reflected in his contagious laughter, continuous involvement and sponsorships .
He belonged to the Lions Club and SIRS doing a multitude of charitable events. He loved to go to car shows, he owned a 29 Model A Pickup. He loved music. He was an accomplished and talented trumpet player. He loved movies…all kinds. Steve was physically active as well, whether it was playing racquetball, basketball, pickleball, fishing, boating, walking, listening to the beaches of Hawaii or working out at the gym, he lived life to the fullest.
Steve was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of those who met him, knew him and loved him.
Steve leaves behind his wife, Nancy Beem of 32 years, sons David Beem and Rick (Jenise) Beem, sisters Peggy (John) Feeback and Juliann (Danny) Mitchell; preceded in death by his sister Billie Kay McClendon; stepchildren Kent (Serene) Prat, Dean (Rachel) Prat and Jill (Jeff) Garibaldi; seven grandchildren Bethany, Alyssa, Lindsay, Seth, Christopher, Hunter and Kyle; and two great grandchildren, Jack and Olivia.
Please join us in a Celebration of Life at Clover Springs Lodge in Cloverdale, Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 1:00 pm.
Bring your memories to share. Light food and beverages will be served.
A special thank you to Vine Ridge and Hospice for Steve's wonderful care.
Published in Healdsburg Tribune · August 31, 2023