Beatrice Noyola Gaskamp, 79, of Waco, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at Providence Health Center in Waco.
Visitation: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Lake Shore Funeral Home in Waco.
Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday October 22, 2019, at Lake Shore Funeral Home with Brother Bobby Johnson officiating.
Bea was born July 22, 1940 in Gatesville, Texas, as the youngest of five children, to Miguel and Louisa Noyola. She graduated from Gatesville High School, where she was a member of the marching band, played the clarinet, and also sang in the choir. Her love for music continued throughout her life as she was often heard singing.
She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on June 11, 1976 and continued to serve Jehovah faithfully and teach her beliefs of Jehovah God’s promises. Bea was a member of the Richland Congregation in Waco until her death. She wholeheartedly believed in the resurrection and looked forward to living again in a paradise earth.
Bea married Rudolph Gaskamp on June 9, 1979 and they were married for 40 years.
Bea began working for HEB in 1976, where she retired after 21 years. After she retired, she began caring for children and became a loving caregiver to Colton, Caylee, and Clayton Kirk and Kiley and Anna Kimmett whom she loved dearly. Bea and Rudy enjoyed spending time with them and attending their extracurricular activities. Often times, the children in her life were the topic of conversation who brought her much joy. She was happiest when spending time with her family and friends.
Anyone who had a conversation with Bea could attest to the fact that she always made you feel like you were the only one in the room. She was very nurturing, selfless, empathetic, and put others before herself. Bea was fun-loving, always up for a good time, looked forward to taking girls trips with her friends, and traveling with her family. Bea was an excellent cook; her most requested dish was her famous pancakes which can best be described by her grandchildren as “off the charts”.
Bea is survived by her husband of 40 years, Rudy; two children, Beverly Collins of Dallas, Texas and Keith Moore and wife, Alisha of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren, Taylor and Macy Moore of Houston, Texas; and one great-grandchild, Jayden Moore of Houston, Texas; sibling, Martin Noyola and wife, Rosie of Houston, Texas; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The worldwide work of Jehovah’s Witnesses at www.jw.org.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Sorry to hear about a beautiful friend! She will always have a special place in my heart ❤️
So sorry to hear about my cousins death. Have beautiful memories of our childhood together. She will be missed by all. Jehovah will certainly remember her at the resurrection. To Rudy and her loved ones may Jehovah be with you at this time.
So sorry for your loss. She was such a loving woman and will be greatly missed. Praying for strength and comfort for all her family and loved ones until Jehovah wakes her up and we can hug her again. Love you Rudy and Bev ????
Rudy we are so sorry to hear about Bea. We look forward to the time of seeing her again . Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Donald and Cynthia Herbelin
Beverly, I hope when you see this that you’ll remember our little lunch break from Tennyson Junior High. It was so sweet and thoughtful that you and your mom not only invited me over, but gave me an open invitation to return. She was like that with everyone she met. My prayers for you guys because I know how close you were. May Jehovah give you strength , courage, and endurance for now and the future to come until He returns her to us in paradise! ????????
Rudy, my heart and spirit is with you this day I can’t imagine what you’re going through, I just lost a dear loved one about 2 weeks ago my brother and that makes us ..so happy to know that we will see them again I’m looking forward to that the same beautiful Bea. Not only was she beautiful she had a beautiful heart and I know she loves you very much. We will see her again soon
Randy & I are so sorry for your loss. I remember Bea when I first came to know Jehovah. She was a fine example then & lived her entire life an example for all of us. Now she is in the safest place anyone could hope to be, in Jehovahs memory. Till then, we will pray for your endurance, looking forward to much happier times.
Rudy, Beverly and Keith so sorry for your loss. She was always beautiful in and out. She took time to go visit mom in the nursing home. I was glad she was a faithful servant to Jehovah. Matilda and Leonard Maynard
I love you more than anything Grandma, i know we’ll see each other again soon, until then it’s i miss you.
So, so sorry to hear about Bea. I loved visiting with her every few weeks and hearing about her family and the kiddos who she loved so much! So sorry for your loss ZRudy! I will keep you and your family in my prayers!
My heart breaks for you. Someone told me this 13 years ago…When all has settled down, this will be the most difficult time
Bring all the things back to your mind that made you laugh,cry, get mad..etc
These memories will pull you through the really hard times.
Pray to Jehovah for strength to carry on.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours
Love, Becky Lewis
My dear uncle Rudy, I’m totally shocked and deeply saddened of this tragic news as I just learned about this on Tuesday through my son who called me. Please know I would had been there to be of moral support. However, you have Jehovah and his beautiful people there and who love Bea and you.remember we’re just around the corner and we will be there to greet her and Chris and all of our love ones! Please hang in there and know we all love you and your family ❤️
Love your sister,
Yvonne Castillo Zollicoffer
Rudy I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Bea well and I could see the love you both had for each other. Take care my friend. RIP Bea