Lawrence Roland Beebe

LAUREL, Del (formerly of Milford, Del) – Lawrence Roland Beebe, who went by Roland, was born on October 14, 1935, to Sara Beebe and Lawrence Beebe. He died on April 26, 2023, at the age of 87 and was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Beebe, and his wife of 68 years, Ila Beebe. He is survived by three children: Lawrence Eugene Beebe and wife, Linda; Roland Glenn Beebe and wife, Marjorie; and Linda Joanne Beebe-Smith and husband, Merrill.

Roland was born and raised in Delaware and graduated from Milford High School. He and Ila lived at Slaughter Beach with their family before moving to Thompsonville. During that time, he was very involved in the community, serving as treasurer of the Slaughter Beach Memorial Fire Company and lifelong member of the South Bowers Fire Company. He was a former president of the Milford Lion’s Club and served as the Lion’s History Committee Chairman.

His passion for local history was great, and in 1990, he wrote a book titled Milford Neck: A Short History.

After retiring from NAPA Auto Sales, he and Ila sold their home and traveled in an RV for ten years before settling down for the last time in Magnolia, Delaware. He continued to be involved in the Lion’s Club as well as the Delaware Genealogical Society, and he discovered an interest in clock making. Throughout his life, he loved country music and often saw performers at the Delaware State Fair.

In 2022, Roland and his wife were moved to a memory care facility in Maryland. His legacy lives on through his 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

A visitation will be held from 1:00pm-2:00pm on Friday, May 5, 2023 in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Homes, 119 NW Front Street, Milford, Delaware 19963 where a funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00pm. Interment will be held privately.

Online condolences are welcome for the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com