Jacqueline Beilstein Obituary

Jacqueline Mary Beilstein passed away on March 17, 2025. Jackie was born on December 3, 1938 in Dover, NH to Elden A. Bickford and Gertrude Clairmont Bickford.
After graduating from St. Mary's Catholic High School in 1957, Jackie worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Dover Chamber of Commerce for three years. She met her future husband, James (Jim) Beilstein, at a dance in Portsmouth, NH in 1960 and they were happily married for 61 years until Jim passed away in August, 2022. For Jim's military service, Jackie and Jim were stationed overseas and in several states in the US before settling in Apple Valley, CA, where they raised five children.
Jackie's greatest joy came from spending time with her family. She loved playing cards and board games with her children and grandchildren. She also took great pleasure in watching her children, and later her grandchildren, participate in a variety of activities including football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, softball, volleyball, gymnastics, golf, and drama.
Jackie is survived by her children, Mary Bowman of Indio, CA, Scott Beilstein (Kristin) of Apple Valley, CA, Mark Beilstein (Michelle) of Lake Oswego, OR, Matt Beilstein (Nicole) of Yucaipa, CA, and Stephen Beilstein (Alana) of Sparks, NV; her grandchildren Courtney, Cameron (McKenzie), Kelsey (Devin), Kenedy, Kristopher, Colin, Hannah, Morgan, Alana, Hannah Belle, Luc, and Elyse; and her great grandchildren Dax, Alex, Zek, and Henry.
Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, and by her grandson, Kyle. She was be laid to rest on June 16, 2025 beside her husband at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA.