Beatrice M. Oachs, 92, Barnum, died Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.
She was born on October 7, 1916 in Vernon Center, MN to Trellis and Lois Spence. At the age of 10, Beatrice moved with her family to Mapleton, MN returning to Vernon Center in 1929 where she attended school. On May 9, 1935, Beatrice married Thorl Oachs in Mankato. They lived in the Mankato area where Beatrice was a homemaker and also worked in restaurants. In 1955, they moved to Skelton Township. Beatrice worked at Billman's Coffee Shop in Barnum and later worked at Diamond Match for 8 years. She also worked in the kitchen at the Moose Lake State Hospital for several years. Beatrice farmed with her family through the years. Beatrice loved crocheting and was an excellent cook. She enjoyed fishing and especially liked her trips to Canada. Beatrice and Thorl also enjoyed wintering in Southern Texas and Mexico.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Thorl in 2002; son: Gary; granddaughter: Annette; 3 brothers; and 1 sister.

Beatrice will be lovingly remembered by her 7 children: Alvin (Hazel) of Barnum; Wayne (Maria) of Cloquet; Ronald (Janet) of Grantsburg, WI; Eugene (Pat) of Casper, WY; Diane (Richard) Romanoski of Barnum; Sharon (Steve) Mohelski of Barnum; and David (Karyn) of Moose Lake; brother: Robert Spence of Willmar; 3 sisters: Nancy Wyler; Marilyn George; and Betty Zeigler all of Mankato; 22 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service for Beatrice Oachs was held at 11 AM Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Barnum Community United Methodist Church. Pastor Lee Kantonen officiated. Music was provided by Nancy Finifrock and Jerry Pederson. Inurnment was held in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Moose Lake. To sign the guestbook online, go to www.hhkfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.