Ruth Beachler Obituary
Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Fredric (Fred) Beachler and brothers, Charles (Chuck) Cooley and David (Dave) Cooley.
She is survived by her children and stepchildren, Debra Walma, Victoria Wolfson (Jacob), Fredric Beachler (Susan), Phillip Beachler (Christine), Kathleen Hurt, Phyllis Plumley, Tony Beachler, Tracy Woody (Mark), and Stacy Beachler; 19 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Charitable donations can be made to The American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or a charity of your choice. (Click one of the links below to donate online)
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3627 Linden Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
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