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Robert Beachem Obituary
He was born Jan. 10, 1940, in Ellwood City to Dwight L. Beachem and Nora Crouch Beachem.
He married H. Nora Taggart on Sept. 7, 1957.
He attended the Muddy Creek Presbyterian Church and was a former member of the F&AM Lodge 603 of Grove City. Bob loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, NASCAR and going to auctions and had an interest in glassware.
Survivors include his wife, Nora; three sons, Robert D. (Karen) Beachem of Slippery Rock, Darryl E. (Dianne) Beachem of Boyers and Jon A. Beachem of Boyers; two daughters, Loretta J. "Sis" Slater (companion Randy Page) of Polk and Maryann (Leo) Stepanian of Butler; five sisters, Shirley (Russ) Shay of Slippery Rock, Deb Lewis of Butler, Diane Carothers of Butler, Darlene (Gene) Covert of Slippery Rock and Joyce Beachem of New Castle; four brothers, Frank (Wanda) Beachem, David (LuAnn) Beachem and Danny (Kim) Beachem, all of Butler, and Ronald "Derb" (Brenda) Beachem of West Sunbury; four grandchildren; Chelsie, Michael, Kelsey and Colton; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Levi; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James D.; one daughter-in-law, Melissa Beachem; and two nephews.
BEACHEM - The family of Robert D. "Bob" Beachem, who died Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, will receive friends at the Smith Funeral Home, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock, on Monday from 3 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Matt Kail, pastor of the Muddy Creek Presbyterian Church, presiding.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Beachem
December 30, 2014
Nora & Family,
So sorry to learn of Bob's passing, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Leo (Bert)& Marge Geibel & Families
Hilliards, Chicora & Tennessee
Troy Bruner
December 22, 2014
Jon, sorry to hear about your Dad. I will pray that things get better for you. ~Troy
December 22, 2014
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Connie (Boben) Hillard
Saj
December 21, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7
Reid and Nancy Cornelius
December 21, 2014
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.
JIM & NANCY HARMON
December 20, 2014
MARY ANN...WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Betty Lou Francis Ivell
December 20, 2014
Nora and family: My heart and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. I hope Bob will enjoy celebrating Jesus' birthday with Him. God bless.
Sally Foust
December 20, 2014
Dear Nora and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May Gods love help to comfort you thrugh this time. Much Love
Rich and Sally(Eckert) Foust
Debbie McCommon
December 20, 2014
My deepest sorrow that Robert did not get the opportunity to say goodbye to his son Bill Duffy before he passed. Such sadness.
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