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David Beachy Obituary
David D. Beachy, 88, of Middlebury, passed away at 2:26 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1935, in Millersburg, to Daniel C. and Susan (Miller) Beachy. On Oct. 13, 1955, he married Mary Ellen Miller; she survives.
Survivors in addition to his wife are four daughters and one son, Linda (Phil) Beiler of New Holland, Pennsylvania, Marilyn (Wilbur) Miller of Middlebury, Leon (Robin) Beachy of Marcham, England, Joyce (Dean) Miller of Goshen, and Lynette (Ben) Fisher of Strasburg, Pennsylvania; 24 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Esther (Arthur) Martin of Goshen, Sarah (Jake) Stoltzfus of Goshen and Barbara Bender of Goshen. He was preceded in death by parents; siblings, Katie Ann (Manas) Jones, Ida (Henry) Yoder, Alvin (Barbara) Beachy, Eli (Margaret) Beachy, Harvey (Marie) Beachy, Cornelius (Alma) Beachy, Anna (Dan) Gingerich, Daniel (Irene) Beachy, and Susie (Ray) Miller; two grandsons, Stephen Beiler and Jared Miller; and two great-granddaughters, Eleni Beiler and Arshia Beiler.
David was a devoted Christian and a faithful member at Woodlawn Church. He worked as a finish carpenter for Miller Brothers Builders for 37 years. After retirement he and Mary Ellen enjoyed volunteering at Calvary Bible School in Arkansas and Penn Valley Christian Retreat in Pennsylvania. He enjoyed working in his shop using his creative handy work in building wood projects and working in the yard and flower beds. He thoroughly enjoyed his work as an Amish taxi driver for the last 10 years.
Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, at Woodlawn Church, 62861 C.R. 41, Goshen. There will be one hour of viewing prior to the 10 a.m. funeral services on Monday, Feb. 26, at the same location. Services will be conducted by Pastor Steve Miller and the sons-in-law. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Goshen.
Online condolences may be offered at millerstewart funeralhome.com.
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