Beulah Grace Galbraith Torgerson

Beulah Grace Galbraith Torgerson (Boo), of Sun City West, AZ, passed away in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on September 1, 2017.Beulah was born in Salt Lake City, UT on October 30, 1921. She later moved with her family to Omaha, NE, where she graduated from Central High School in 1939. Beulah returned to Salt Lake City where she met John Severin Torgerson (Jack). They were married on October 30, 1943 at the Yuma Army Airfield, AZ. They were married for 57 years, until Jack's death in 2000. Beulah was married to Edward Fred Heckenbach in 2004 until his death. Beulah and Jack were stationed in AZ and LA during World War II. After the war, they returned to Utah to make their home and later were transferred to Colorado. After retirement, in 1983, Beulah and Jack moved to Sun City West, AZ to establish their residency. Beulah is survived by two nieces, Judy Ford Garrigues and Bonnie J. Ford; a grandniece, Julia M. Ford-Carther; two grand nephews, Gregory R. Garrigues (Betsy) and D. Alexander Ford-Carther (Katrina); other nieces and nephews and friends.Beulah is preceded in death by her parents, Minnie Ashton and Charles E. Galbraith; sister, Helen Galbraith Ford (Clifton R.) Solomon (Joseph E.); husband, John S. Torgerson; husband, Edward F. Heckenbach and nephew, Robert G. Ford.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Premiere Hospice and Palliative Care, ATTN: Donations, 3550 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Please visit www.sunlandmemorial.com to leave on line condolences for the family.