Eunice Beatrice “Bea” Alexander, 89, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at her home. 

She was born September 12, 1928, in Hartsville, TN, to the late Harford and Ida Sloan Minick.  She married Arthur Alexander on February 18, 1947.  They were married for 28 years.

Bea was a Color Artist for Baumers Photography for 20 years and retired in 1992.  She had been a member of the Goodland Presbyterian Church for many years before moving to Lafayette.  Bea enjoyed reading, gardening and spending time with her family.

Surviving are her children Bonnie S. Pfister of Indianapolis, Mary G. Alexander-Conte (Joe) of West Lafayette, Gary D. Alexander (Marcia) of LaPorte, Karen Carter (Rick) of West Lafayette, 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.  Also surviving are her brothers Jesse Minick of Remington and Ray Minick (Ethel) of Rensselaer.  Bea was preceded in death by a son-in-law Vic Pfister and brothers James, Russell and Paul Minick.

 In 2004 Bea became reacquainted with an old family friend Chuck Egan, who became her loving companion.  He preceded her in death on August 17th.    Bea was blessed to have Chuck and his children Karen Kormondy (David), Marcia Schade, Margaret McMahon (Joe), and Brian Egan all of Loveland, CO, Kyle Egan of Fort Collins, CO, Kevin Egan (Kathy) of Frisco, TX., 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. 

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel,  400 Twyckenham Blvd.   Service will be at 1:00 pm on Friday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel.  Interment will be at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette.  Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in Bea’s memory.