Beatrice Bernice Quaites was born August 9, 1939 to Henry Jaro and Birdie Mae Woods in Portland, Oregon. She moved to Omaha in 1942 and graduated from South High School in 1958. Beatrice was united in holy matrimony to Jimmie Quaites, July 13, 1958. To this union four children were born, Robin Rennee’, Vicki Jo, Raymond Eugene and James Vernon Quaites.
Bea enjoyed bowling in the Sunday Mixed League, playing volleyball and helping others. She was employed at Richard Young Hospital for 27 years in the Nursing Department. She was recognized and honored for administering CPR and saving the life of an individual who was experiencing a life-threatening condition at the bowling alley.
She was a member of St. John AME Church for a number of years and later joined St. Mark Baptist Church in the mid 70’s. When her health permitted, Bea was an active choir member who enjoyed singing for the Lord. She also served as Coordinator of the Music Ministry and was President of the choir. Bea was instrumental in helping to reorganize the Gospel Children’s Choir and faithfully attended Sunday School, prayer meeting and bible study.
Bea was preceded in death by her father and mother, sister Henrietta McClarty (1982) and brother James Woods (2010). She was a loving and devoted mother to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She leaves to cherish fond memories, four devoted children, Robin Quaites-Sherman, Vicki Quaites-Ferris (Jason), Raymond Quaites and James Quaites (Lisa), life-long love and confidante Jimmie Quaites, sister-in-law Elizabeth Woods, cousins Carolyn Davis (Warren), Mary Alice Mason, Ronald Selleaze, Fayetta Burch (Portland, OR), Avel Gordly (Portland, OR), nieces, nephews and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends.
VISITATION: Friday, March 3rd from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, followed by a service from 7:00 – 8:00 pm at St. Mark Baptist Church. Funeral services on Saturday, March 4th at 9:00 am at St. Mark Baptist Church, 3616 Spaulding Street, Omaha, NE. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. ROEDER MORTUARY 4932 Ames Avenue (402) 453-5600 www.RoederMortuary.com
Bea gave new meaning to dedication in my book! I will miss her! I wish 10,000 angels for family and friends to give strength through the loss of such a wonderful lady! Prayers be with the family! Rest In Peace Bea!
To lifetime friends, Vicki, James, Robin, and Raymond, our prayers are with you as you grieve during this season. I pray that you sense the powerful and loving prescence of God at work as you celebrate, mourn, and heal (over time) as you reflect upon the life of a great woman who also happen to be your mother. Be comforted in that God is a very present help in the time of need!
Love and blessings.
Bea held things together at Richard Young. She kept things on an even keel and her pleasant smile was always reassuring. She was an anchor when the ship was sinking. May Our Lord bless and keep all who loved her and whose lives she touched. May God surround you with constant love and keep you in endless care.
I want to extend my sympathy in the death of your Mother. I worked with Bea @ RY. She was always a ray of sunshine.
She will be sorely missed. I will be remembering you in pray during this time of grief. May the GOD of Comfort give you peace in knowing she is in Heaven..
God Bless you