HUDSON FALLS – Andrea Lynne Beahan, 56, of Deer Run Drive, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Born on March 18, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Cleta (Moran) Beahan.
After her graduation from Brockport High School, she continued her education at SUNY Brockport, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
She worked as a social worker in Rochester, finding jobs for people with developmental disabilities. Working with the disabled gave Andrea a strong purpose in life. If was her gift back to society. While in Ithaca, Andrea changed profession to become a car salesperson and was very successful. After moving to this area, she worked in car sales for a while and then went back to her love of helping the downtrodden. She began working for Shelters of Saratoga, helping people get back on their feet and she started The Outreach and Drop in Center in Saratoga Springs. Her passion was helping the homeless and victims of society.
Andrea was known as “Mommy Bubba” to her two adopted sons, Gonzalo Scott Beahan-Yates and Josiah David Beahan-Yates. The boys where her heroes and the center of her world.
Andrea was funny and loved to make people laugh. She had a big heart and was always a giver to her family, friends and clients. When Andrea spoke, she made you feel as though you were the most important person in the world. She will be remembered for being a loving mother, devoted friend and sister and will be greatly missed by those that she touched.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Scott Francis Beahan and her niece, Leah Higgins Beahan.
She is survived by her sons, Gonzalo and Josiah Beahan-Yates; her partner, Marie Chase; her sister, Jo Ellen Schwallie and her husband, Scott; her brother, Daniel Beahan and his fiancé, Loni Boundy; her nieces, Shiela Spoth and her husband, Eric, Allyson Wise and her husband, Scott and her nephew, Aeron Schwallie and his fiancée, Kelly Teufel; her good friend and mother of her children, Heather Yates; and several other family members.
Friends may call on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from to 10 to 11 a.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main in Hudson Falls.
Memorial Services will follow the calling hour on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations in Andrea’s name may be sent to Shelters of Saratoga, P.O. Box 3089, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
I was saddened to hear this news. She was a friend of mine and my family. Many prayers and hugs are being sent to her and her family 💕
Very sad to hear about Andrea. She was a good friend to me in high school; sorry to have lost touch with her. My prayers to the family
I will forever be grateful that you taught me to laugh at the “fun” in our dysfunctional family. You had a beautiful voice and an even more beautiful heart & spirit. You weren’t just my cousin, you were like a sister me growing up. I remember the day you figured out I was pregnant with my 2nd son, Thomas and helped me tell my dad, oh how we would laugh! I pray you are at peace now and no longer struggling with the pain. You will not be forgotten, my sweet cousin!!
Heartbreaking news. Andrea was my first friend. My early childhood memories center on her. So funny, warm and fearless. A perfect friend.
Love and peace to all those grieving.
i have wonderful childhood memories of Andrea. She was compassionate, sweet and always fun to be around. May we find comfort in knowing that she is with her mom,dad, and brother again.
I was very sad when I read of Andrea’s passing. She was one of my former first graders. However, I did see her from time to time over the years. I remember with fondness when she introduced me to her children at her Mother’s funeral. May all of the family find peace and remember all the good times that Andrea brought to us all.
Condolences to the Beahan family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.