Obdulia ‘Julie’ Beecher, of Warwick, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on May 11, 2025, at the age of 76. She was the beloved wife of Cramer Beecher Jr.; and loving mother of Cramer Beecher III and Jeremey Beecher Sr., a retired Warwick Fire Department Rescue Lieutenant, and his wife, Jessica. She was also the proud grandmother of three cherished grandsons, Jeremey Jr., Jace, and Jaydin, who brought endless joy to her life.
Originally from Arizona, Julie moved to RI as a young woman to marry Cramer. She quickly bonded with her mother-in-law, who taught her to cook treasured Italian family recipes. She continued to cook with warmth and love throughout her life. Julie had a special cheerfulness about her; she never missed sending a birthday or holiday card, was always ready for a good conversation, and lit up every time she talked about a trip to the casino. She was fun, open-hearted, and had a love for hot sauce. Truly, the hotter the better. Julie was a fan of Twins Pizza, Mick Jagger, and most of all her family.
A dedicated and caring colleague, Julie worked for many years at Vishay Electro Films, Warwick, RI, earning the admiration and friendship of co-workers. She was generous with her time, accepting of everyone, and never shy about offering her opinion when it was needed.
Julie was the daughter of the late Eduvigus Valenzuela. She also leaves behind her mother, Obdulia Arellano Valenzuela, and her brother, Ruben Valenzuela, both of Queens Creek, Arizona, as well as two sisters, Rachel Valenzuela and Angelina Garcia, both of Mesa, Arizona; dear sisters-and-brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews who will forever hold her memory close.
Julie will be remembered for her smile, kindness, and the love she shared so freely with those closest to her.
