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Patrick Beecher Obituary

Apr. 15, 1956 - Jan. 18, 2014
SOUTH BEND - Patrick J. Beecher, 57, of South Bend, passed away on Saturday, January 18th, at 10:02 PM in South Bend. Patrick was born on April 15, 1956, in South Bend, IN, to the late William R. and Mary A. (Schoeler) Beecher. Patrick is survived by one sister, Bonita (Roger) Franic of Lafayette, IN; and four brothers, William B. (Toni) Beecher of Ashland, OR, Kevin E. (Kayoko) Beecher of National City, CA, Brian C. Beecher of Lafayette, IN, and Christopher M. Beecher of Fort Wayne, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Tim D. Beecher in 2012. Patrick was a former groundskeeper at the South Bend Country Club. He was a member of Chain-O-Lakes Conservation Club of South Bend for many years. A private service will be held by the family at a later date. Cremation has taken place. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, located at 355 W. 16th St., Suite 5100, Indianapolis, IN. The HANLEY & Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home handled arrangements and extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Beecher family.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Jan. 22, 2014.
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Shared some good times with you at LaSalle. Rest in peace, Pat.

Carol Chenez

February 3, 2014

I remember Pat from LaSalle. He was a good friend, Good Bye and RIP, Pat.

Orion Yeandel

January 29, 2014

Pat will be missed. Have not seen him since Red Door Days. Nicest guy ever and lots of fun, he was like an icon.
My sympathy to his family. Rest in Peace Pat.

Pamela

January 27, 2014

Your passing definitely leaves an empty space in this life, Pat. RIP

January 25, 2014

Tommy Barrett

January 25, 2014

Joanne Szymanowski

January 24, 2014

Good bye old friend / Brother. We sure had fun times. I will miss you.

Ron Campbell

January 23, 2014

Pat you were a unique man all your family @ chain o lakes miss you

chain o lakes

January 23, 2014

Good bye birthday buddy

Deborah Jud

January 23, 2014

Haven't seen him in awhile, but he will be missed. Pat had a huge heart, and was always willing to help anybody that needed it. He was one of a kind. Rest in peace.

Char Grant

January 22, 2014

Sending Condolences to the entire Beecher family. May you rest in peace!

January 22, 2014

Beecher Family,
I went all through school with Pat. Marq., Muessel and LaSalle.
I would bump into him from time to time over the years.
My sympathy for his passing.
Richard Albright

Richard Albright

January 22, 2014

RIP PAT

Jacqueline Johnson

January 22, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss, I have known Pat for over 20 years i've worked with him at 2 different rv manufacturers, we actually use to drive together a few times because his way to work was so close to my house, so we car pooled together.If there is anything i could do for your family do not hesitate to contact me 574-220-8650,God bless you.

Jeff Thibault

January 22, 2014

I remember sitting next to Pat in one of my classes at Marquette School. We would always get in trouble for talking! I am so sorry to see news of his passing and will always remember him fondly. Au Revoir, dear friend!

January 22, 2014

You will be missed Pat .

Russ Z.

January 22, 2014

R.I.P. Pat!

Larry Runyan

January 22, 2014

We will miss you Pat! Love the Szymanowski's and Freel's

Joanne Szymanowski

January 22, 2014

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