Esther Beam,97 years old formerly of North Salem Passed away on July 29,2006 in Kentucky. She was born July 26,1909 in Venice Italy. She married Richmond W. Beam in 1909 who precedes her in death. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Murray, KY. Surving is a son Richmond W. Beam Jr. of Dexter KY a brother Charles Masso of Erie PA. and 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and a daughter in law Verna Beam of Bellingham,WA. She was preceded in death by a son Joseph Eugene Beam a brother and 2 sisters. Visiting hours will be from 4.00 until 8.00pm August 3 at the Porter Funeral Home in North Salem, IN. The funeral service will be at the North Salem Christian Church on Aug. 4 at 10.00am Interment will follow in the K of P Cemetery in Lizton, IN. Contributions may be made to the United Cancer Society.