Obituaries
Beth Alison Fikar
August 21, 1973 - August 5, 2020


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VISITATION
August 9, 2020 | 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 E. Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 - Memorial Service
- August 9, 2020 | 4:00 P.M.
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Yurs Funeral Home
405 E. Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 -
Burial Location
Private
Beth Alison Fikar, Age 46, passed away August 5, 2020, unexpectedly, but surrounded by loving family. She was born on August 21, 1973, to Sue and Jerry and grew up in Glen Ellyn, IL where she spent summers eating mulberries, making “perfume” from lilac trees, playing with Legos and Tonka trucks and fishing for bluegill. Like her mom, Beth was an animal lover from the start who loved all creatures—from silky to scaly—and everything in-between. A graduate of Illinois State University with a passion for Criminology and Political Science, Beth started her career as a skip tracer (Google it) and Internal Affairs Investigator for the City of Chicago before obtaining her Paralegal Certificate from Roosevelt University. Curious and whip-smart, she thrived on the fervor of pre-trial prep as a paralegal for the U.S. Department of Justice—a career cut short by chronic health challenges and the onset of Lupus. Beth was a voracious reader, trivia partner extraordinaire, unassuming intellectual, colored pencil enthusiast, amateur craft expert, avid knitter, video game junkie, and sit-down comedian. She was witty, warm, and found optimism and positivity in life through plants, flowers, and the beauty of living things around her. Her eyes sparkled with kindness which might be why she owned 18 different pairs of glasses. You would never have known that this clever, engaging, funny, and kind woman lost out on so much because of an incessant, unforgiving battle with Lupus to control her health.
Beth was preceded in death by her father Jerry who we know was waiting for Beffer when she arrived.
She is survived by her mother, Sue, and her sister Jill (Rick) Assad, her niece Dale and nephew Abe. She was dazzled by her niece and nephew as they were a bright light on some of her darkest days and had the love of family and friends who supported her in spirit on life’s journey. More importantly, she is survived by a 28-year-old newt named Jake, a cat named Herman, a tortoise named Bert, an unexpected baby canary, and about 1,500 books—most of them read. Her partner, Tim Goggin, loved Beth for her deep intellect, kind heart, and love of life.
Please join us in celebrating her life Sunday afternoon, August 9, 2020, between 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. at Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 . A small memorial service will begin at 4:00 p.m. There’s no in lieu of flowers for this lady. Beth loved flowers. She also loved the tiny zoo she lived next to as well. Donations may be made to Cosley’s Zoo in her name.
Condolences
Jenny Murtz from Arlington heights , IL
"Jill, I am so sorry for yhe loss of your sister. May the memories you have of Beth bring comfort during difficult times, and may you be wrapped in love by your family during this especially difficult time."
Lisa Walker from Morton Grove, IL
"Wishing you peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts."
Sue and Tom Rogers from Villa Rica, GA
"What a beautiful child that grew to become a beautiful caring lady. Remembering the fun little girl, the strong fighting women that didn’t let things keep her down. As I fight my own health issues I think of Beth and strive to be like her. Will miss you our world needs more Beth’s. Love 💕"
Pam Frazier from Mt Washington , KY
"Jill, I’m so sorry for the loss of your sister. Sounds like she was a great lady. I remember meeting her when y’all lived in Owl Creek. His my friend."
Robert Katz from Chicago, IL
"Beth was my patient (and a friend) for many years. Beth had a fabulous sense of humor, a really smart perspective on everything and she was my favorite. Dr. Katz"
Shakeel Syed from Arlington Heights, IL
"So sorry for your loss."
Katharine Levinson from San Diego, CA
"Your sister, Beth, is my long time Lupus pal/ support/ encourager who I’ve only ever known online from our groups we met in. But what a kind sweet soul who supported and congratulated from afar as well as always a listening ear. I’m really so sad, devastated for your tremendous loss and send my deepest heartfelt condolences. When I lost my father a year and a half ago, she was so very kind and supportive during that hard time. Beth, thank you for being such a kind friend. Your memory will continue to be a blessing."
Liz Todd from Fort Mill, SC
"Your description of Beth fit her to a tee. Reading it brought a smile to my face. I’ll be thinking about your family in this time of loss. My condolences are with you."
Pat Nafzger from Pendleton, KY
"Jill, I am so saddened to learn of Beth’s death. You did, indeed, lose her too soon. She was such a delightful person whom I always enjoyed and respected. Please accept my condolences and I will include you and your mom in my prayers. Sending love..."