Clara W. Beebe

1868–1927 (age 59)

Civic Leader

Biography

Clara W. Beebe, a civic leader born in 1868, devoted her life to strengthening community institutions in Salt Lake City. She was known for bringing together neighbors, church groups, and charitable organizations to address the needs of the city during a period of rapid change, ensuring that civic engagement was accessible to many.

Her gentle but determined spirit left a lasting impression on the residents of Salt Lake City, and she became a quietly influential presence in relief work and public gatherings. Clara Beebe’s memory persists through the friendships she nurtured and the civic vitality she inspired at the turn of the century.