Edith Beer, 77, of Cottonwood died May 16. She was born September 3, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph E. and Clara (Cherry) Schuman. She attended St. Augustine Academy, Mrs. Beer worked as a bookkeeper for condo associations and a symphony. Her interest included quilting and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Beer; a brother Ralph Schuman, a sister Ruth McGloin, a son, Jeffrey Beer and a grandson Adam Beer. She leaves two daughters, Virginia Leamn (and her husband Lawrence) of Crown Point, Indiana and Chris Carvalho of Phoenix; a sister, Mary Girard of Geneva, Ohio; and three grandchildren. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to Northern Arizona Hospice, 269 S. Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com