On August 8, 2024 Shirley Beek of Rockville passed peacefully. Beloved Wife of the late Herman; devoted mother of Karen (Richard) Perkins, Douglas (Melissa) Beek, Clifford (Lisa) Beek; Cherished grandmother of Nicole (Todd) Forster, Alex (Jenny) Perkins, Jennifer (Bradley) Hunter, Jonathan Beek, Mollie Beek, and Remi Beek; also survived by five great grandchildren. Born June 12, 1925 in Scranton PA. She moved to Washington, DC upon high school graduation in 1943 to work for the Department of Navy to sell War Bonds. Shirley met the love of her life, Herman, at a JCC dance on 16th Street who was serving in the US Navy at the time. They married July 18th 1948 and enjoyed 52 blessed years of marriage. Shirley was a pioneer for working women, having established a career within the US Government and then succesfully transitioning to a succesful career in the residential real estate industry. Graveside funeral services will be held August 11 at Judean Memorial Gardens. Shiva will be held at 7 p.m. at Woodmont Country Club, Rockville MD.