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Dennis Beadles Obituary
He was a graduate of the University of Evansville with a master's degree in education, a major in social studies and a minor in science. While being involved with the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation for 34 years, he taught at Tekoppel, Helfrich, Central and North where he was the department head for 10 years. He was the Supervisor of Social Studies department for the last six years. In the evening, Dennis dedicated his time to teach Adult Basic Education for approximately 25 years. Dennis felt that teaching was a profession that never felt like work; it was a joy to be a part of. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Dennis enjoyed collecting Evansville postcards and memorabilia, traveling, camping, fishing, planting tomatoes and genealogy. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandson while giving him history lessons over donuts. Dennis served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam and earned the rank of sergeant.
He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, J. Andrew and Gretchen Beadles of Evansville, Ind.; daughter, Amanda Beadles of Evansville, Ind.; mother, Evadine Bevels, Florida; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Beverly and Larry Ice, Florida, and Lisa and Stan Bright, Florida; grandchild, Riley Beadles; and nephew, Michael Duncan.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Pam Beadles, and his father, William Beadles.
Funeral services are planned for 11 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2006, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, Ind. with Rev. Ray Deeter officiating. Burial will be held at Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit from 12 to 8 p.m., today, July 27, 2006, and from 9:30 a.m. to service time on Friday at Browning Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for the Dennis Beadles Scholarship Fund for EVSC students planning on majoring in history or government.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Beadles
Deb Hutton
August 10, 2006
I would like to extend my sympathies to Dennis' familiy. I have served on the board of the Indiana Council for the Social Studies for six years with Dennis and have been so impressed with his cheerful spirit and creative ideas. He will be greatly missed acrss the state!!
Florence Pfettsccher
August 8, 2006
Dennis Beadles has done a lot for postcard collecting in EVANSVILLE . I have one of his CD'S and enjoy it He was a very nice person and interesting to talk to
Sara (Garrett) Schmitt
August 2, 2006
Andy, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost my Dad about 7 years ago. It's hard, I know. Your Dad was a great guy. Your family is in my prayers!
R G
July 31, 2006
Mr.Beadles was a nice teacher. My prayers are with his family.
Tania and Mark Hutchinson
July 29, 2006
We would like to send our sympothy and love to Amanda and Andrew Beadles. We are so sorry for your loss.
Scott Leatherland
July 28, 2006
Mr. Beadles was one of the best teachers that I had at any level. He was my science teacher at Tekoppel Grade School in the late 1970s. The lessons that I learned in Mr. Beadles’ science classes at Tekoppel were essentially the same as the ones I had when I took biology as a college student. It takes an incredible teacher and communicator to clearly present zoology and botany concepts to seventh and eighth graders and Mr. Beadles did it every day.
I had the pleasure of being a member of one of the science fair "teams" that he took to the annual regional science and engineering fair at the University of Evansville. It was a outstanding experience and one that I’ll never forget.
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Beadles’ family and friends.
Cindy Wargel
July 28, 2006
My brother and I would like to extend our sympathy to the family of Mr. Beadles. He was a great teacher and one of our favorites at Tekoppel Grade School. He always had a smile no matter what. He will be missed by the many people and lives he touched. God Bless.
Randy Huff and Cindy (Huff) Wargel
Brenda Piper
July 28, 2006
I met Dennis 30 years ago,my first year of teaching, at Tekoppel.
Since then he had taught my oldest son, Chris at North, been my Social Studies Supervisor, and worked at Central where my youngest son attended. Every encounter with Dennis was a pleasure. He will be deeply missed.
Lee Morganett
July 28, 2006
Dennis was a wondeful person and educator. He will be missed by many people including me.
Sheri
July 27, 2006
I can't imagine any student that was lucky enough to have Mr. Beadles as a teacher, not having their lives touched in some way. He was an amazing, funny and caring teacher. He will be greatly missed.
Paul Black
July 27, 2006
You were a good man Dennis The whole Bosse class of '63 will miss you. God speed to your family.
Lisa Harris
July 27, 2006
Mr. Beadles was one of my favorite teachers at North. I loved how he could make government and political science so interesting, and he was always such a positive person. My prayers are with his family.
Becky Buchanan
July 27, 2006
My sympathies to the family. Mr. Beadles was a fine teacher and I had the great opportunity to be in his class at NHS.
Andrea (Hawes) Harp
July 27, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family. Mr. Beadles was a great teacher.
Brett,Regina,Kenny,&Dawn Frantz
July 26, 2006
God Be with you all. Dennis will be greatly missed. He was a great person.
We love you all very much! You will be in our prayers.
Love and Prayers
Brett,Gina,Kenny,& Dawn Frantz
Deanna Bright
July 26, 2006
I just wanted to pay my respects to Dennis. I didn't really know him personally, but he was a dear friend of my husband, Larry Bright since they was little boys, & his sister Lisa is married to my husbands brother, Stanley Bright. I am sure he will be greatly missed. God Bless Lisa, Stan & all his family.
Virginia Smith
July 26, 2006
Dennis as a member of the Board of Directors of the Indiana Council of Social Studies has been an model of a leader in Social Studies educaton. He's been such a "clear thinker" and has helped guide the organization. As a member, as well, I have appreciated his direction and devotion to Social Studies. I will miss him greatly! Our board meetings will NOT be the same.
Duane Chattin
July 26, 2006
Dennis was an exemplary educator who demonstrated a great commitment to citizenship education. I enjoyed working with him for many years when he brought students to Vincennes University annually to compete in the "We the People" competition. His dedication to education and the development of good citizens created a lasting legacy that will make a positive impact for many years. Dennis will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May God Bless Dennis, his family and many friends.
Tiffany Hendrix
July 26, 2006
Mr. Beadles was one of my favorite teachers at North. He made government interesting and fun. He was the reason I studied political science.
Jalane Weber
July 26, 2006
I've just worked with Dennis for 6 months but what a kind and gentle man he was. There was no doubt about his love for his wife, Pam and History!
Adam Wilson
July 26, 2006
He was a great teacher who truly loved what he did. I enjoyed going to Washington D.C. with him for National Close-Up, he really knew the interesting places there. I will truly miss him and my sympathy goes out to his family. He is definitely one of the reasons I minored in social studies and became a teacher myself.
Sheila Perkins
July 26, 2006
I was one of Mr. Beadles' students at North and I have only good memories of him. He always had a smile on his face and he had the brightest outlook on life. I will keep his family in my thoughts and prayers.
Norma Kacen
July 26, 2006
Dennis' spirit was a gift to all whom he touched. Everyone who knew him has lost a friend.
Susan
July 26, 2006
Mr. Beadles was my favorite Science teacher ! He encouraged me to do better than I even thought I could. What a great person !!
Shirley Behme
July 26, 2006
We wish to express our sympathy from the Pike County Public Library where Dennis spent so much time researching his familytree. He was such a good, friendly person. So nice to everyone he met!
Willis Schroader
July 26, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis. I have known Dennis since we were about 9 years old, he was a kind and gentle person who I always admired.
Pat Winstead
July 26, 2006
My daughter, Carrolette, had Mr.Beadles at Helfrich Park Middle School. I think he was one of the best teachers in the corporation. He did great work with the children and his passing is a great lost. Sincere Sympathy, Pat Winstead
Tom Lonnberg
July 26, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathy in Dennis' passing. I had the pleasure of working with Dennis on many projects with the Vanderburgh County Historical Society and Evansville Museum. In my role at the Museum, Dennis was always so gracious and generous in sharing his knowledge and collection. Recently, he was very helpful with the Vietnam exhibition at the Museum. We are proud to have some of his material relating to Vietnam on exhibition. We will miss Dennis--a good man and a good friend.
Sue Peterson
July 26, 2006
Mr. Beadles was a wonderful teacher with a very sweet spirit. I was blessed to be taught by him at Tekoppel. He would always say that he envied me because I was talented in art and he wished he could draw well. Mr. Beadles mentioned he was colorblind, so I would tease him that he was wearing one brown sock and one blue. What a nice man.
Larry Bright
July 26, 2006
I've known Dennis as far back as I can remember. We both lived on E. Ill St. Went to Howard Roosa school. Dennis & I played for years. I went to church with him & his dad.What a great family. In school Dennis was known as the (Witch Doctor! ) They would perform in school plays & bring down the house. Low & behold years later my brother would marry Dennis younger sister Lisa.A lot of times when I would come in to town Dennis & I would get togather.I could go on & on.What a Great friend&person! Love you Dennis! God Bless the Beadles family.
Frances Schneider
July 26, 2006
Mr. Beadles was a great teacher, he has touched many people. May he watch down on us from above.
Jim Sharp
July 26, 2006
Andy-Amanda, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad was one of my favorites. He was an outstanding teacher and educator. I regret being out of town at this time but know I am thinking of you.
frank elbrink
July 26, 2006
Mr. Beadles was one of my favorite teachers.
Sandy Balsdon
July 26, 2006
Andy, Amanda and Family, I pray God will comfort during this diffucult time. My prayers are with you.
Angie Hickrod
July 26, 2006
I was very heartbroken to hear of Mr. Beadles passing today. He was my favorite teacher at Tekoppel Grade School. He was always a very loving teacher who was highly respected. He gave his students that same respect back. He was always there to make us laugh when we needed it or just to talk to if we needed someone to talk to.
I will never forget him for his caring ways he showed us. He will be greatly missed.
I'm sorry to say that I'll be leaving town Thursday for a family vacation to California, or I would certainly be there to pay him my respects one more time.
With deepest heartfelt sympathy,
Angie (Peerman) Hickrod
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