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IN MEMORIAM

Rebecca Beyman,

born June 10, 1950 ,

on the first anniversary of her crossing over on

March 6, 2004

As osprey she soared, as bear she dreamed, as snake she listened to the heartbeat of Earth. As fawn she held, in the softest part of her heart, those in need of compassion and she cared with special fervor for children from other cultures and those uniquely gifted. Rebecca’s altar was filled with images of the children she taught. She requested that there be no memorial service for her. Her ashes were scattered in private ceremonies at her birthplace on Hood River and by a creek on the Sonoma Coast . The third and final offering of her remains occurred at the center of her spiritual practice in Waltoykewel (Nomlakiland); here some of her ceremonial items were burnt, as her ashes were offered around the fire and the ceremonial Tree of Life. We send abounding gratitude for her generosity of heart. For many years she suffered more pain than any human should have to bear. She bore it quietly with dignity and with grace, immersing herself in a creek special to her for soothing and healing, literally and in the imagination. The Bear Woman Who Changes now holds her in her arms in Waltoykewel. She Who Watches Over The Dead, the spirits of the mountains who formed her, and the rivers and streams that cleansed her have also been entrusted with her care. Good-bye and auf Wiedersehen Rebecca, Riva, Riverwoman! Zachary Beyman and Jürgen W. Kremer

Condolences may be posted at Abby Chapel of the Redwoods Mortuary

Below find:

Pictures of Rebecca

Pictures of ceremonies for her crossing over

Pictures of some of her sculptures