Beatrice Ventula Galton

Beatrice Ventula Galton, or "Miss Bea" as she was affectionately called, passed peacefully in her sleep on August 20th, 2020 with her daughter at her side in Shawnee, Kansas.

Miss Bea was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 30th, 1932. She lived a very active and creative life as the seventh child out of eight born to Theodoro and Isabella Ventula. From an early age, she could dance, sing, play the piano, guitar, ukulele and auto harp. She was a child prodigy.

Miss Bea married Ernest Galton, a classmate since junior high. They were such a good looking couple. Sadly, Ernest preceded her in death, but many good memories remain, especially the day Ernest surprised her with a white baby grand piano. She played the piano like a classically trained pianist although she never received any formal training.

The couple ended up having three children: Kainey Jennifer, Ernest Lynne, and Ted Cy. Later 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren were added to the family.

Throughout the years, Miss Bea attended business college and became a secretary for Builder's report and Camp Smith Marine Base.

Later, Miss Bea opened Mon Petite Gift Shop in Waipahu, Hawaii where she could showcase her many talents such as: clothing designer, seamstress and craftswoman. She even had fashion shows where models would walk down the runway in her beautiful clothes and handbags that she'd designed.

Miss Bea was also a talented artist. She had several one-man art shows where people could admire and purchase her artwork that included portraits, gorgeous Hawaiian scenery and pictures of beautiful flowers. She taught art many years, inspiring her students to bring out their creativity. Her paintings are in many Hawaiian homes.

After retirement, Miss Bea and husband, Ernest, decided to move to Shawnee, Kansas because they wanted to be closer to their daughter whom had moved there for educational opportunities. They wanted to travel and take advantage of a cheaper cost of living. However, they were lucky because they could travel back and forth to Hawaii whenever their culture and Polynesian roots beckoned them back home.

Even in Kansas, Miss Bea continued to sew and design and work on crafts that she would send back to Hawaii to her loyal clients who continued to purchase her art.

Overall, Miss Bea's greatest achievement was her direct spiritual hotline to God. She was a healer and spiritual advisor for many people. She spoke many languages and wrote in dialects that had been dead for ages. Politicians, musicians, and various others sought her advice and wisdom. Miss Bea was really special and unique. Nothing written about her could ever justify her life. Towards the end, Miss Bea's body was just too frail to continue. She was so sweet and cute with her little stuffed animals that will accompany her back to Hawaii. She will finally be reunited with her husband Ernest whom she will be buried next to at Hawaiian Memorial Park in Kaneohe, Hawaii.

Aloha and Shalom Miss Bea!

God and all his angels are rejoicing in welcoming His beloved daughter in to the Kingdom of Heaven.

Goodbye and Fond Farewell-Until we meet again!