Funeral Details

Ardis Joyce Beckman, age 83

Dear wife of Theodore Beckman. Beloved daughter of the late Lillian Shpilar. Ardis was an educator, nanny, and most proudly a writer. She even published a book about grieving the loss of a pet “For Love’s Sake.” Graveside service Thursday 10:30 AM at Westlawn Cemetery (Section - Maple) 7801 W. Montrose in Norridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The ARK 3500 West Peterson Avenue, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60659, www.arkchicago.org or to any of the various pet rescue organizations such as PAWS Chicago, Riser Animal Hospital, and Treehouse Animal Foundation. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com