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Russell Beecher Obituary
January 20, 1943 - September 14, 2012
Chapel Hill, NC
Having spent about 6 weeks at UNC Hospital with a variety of serious complications following a heart attack, Russ Beecher, beloved husband of Jackie for 48 years, honored father of Jason, Marnie, Gabriel, and Ben, and grandfather of five darling children, passed away. We would like to think that he had completed his final assignments on earth: He played a major role in his wife's recovery from cancer and made sure that all his children were happily settled personally and professionally. We are devastated by the loss of the mainstay of our family.
We were blessed by the love of a truly honorable, compassionate, and humble man, who touched the lives of many people, including students, teachers, and families around the world. As a last selfless gesture, Russ left instructions for his body to be donated to the UNC Medical School to further the education of future physicians.
If you desire to pay tribute to a great man, please send donations in honor of Russell Beecher to
The Lineberger Comprehensive Care Center
Attn. Bone Marrow Transplant Program
External Affairs Office
CB# 7295
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Checks should be made out to "UNC Bone Marrow Program." In the memo line, please write "In Honor of Russ Beecher."
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Memories and Condolences
for Russell Beecher
Sandy Champlin/MacPherson
October 4, 2012
I was a class mate of Russ. I am very sorry for your loss.
October 2, 2012
So sorry to hear about Russell. May he rest in peace.
Grace Boutwell Morse
October 2, 2012
With sincere condolences to the Beecher famiy. I was a high school classmate of Russ's in MA. Many of us wondered where Russ had landed. Happy to read that you had such a long and happy life with him!
will laughlin
September 27, 2012
Russ was always at his softest when talking about you, Jackie. His love for family was deep. Will miss him.
September 27, 2012
Our most sincere condolences to the entire Beecher family. You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time.
- Huffman Family (Andy, Julia, Molly, and Maxwell)
Jane Samuel
September 24, 2012
To Russ's family--While I did not have the opportunity to work with him, I often speak of Russ as the person who put the firm foundation beneath the education department of Auldern Academy. It is due to his work that we now have the reputation of offering our girls an excellent academic experience while they deal with the emotional issues that have brought them our way. His talents were a gift that will continue to give to the both the students and staff of Auldern Academy.
Jane Samuel and the Staff of Auldern Academy
Leigh & Matt Herring
September 23, 2012
We are so glad to have met you. God bless you. R.I.P
Love Leigh & Matthew x
gladys
September 23, 2012
Jackie
My condolences, I remember when we did a house swap you in California and I in your condo in San Juan, P.R. I can't believe just today I found his e-mail thanking me for the use of my townhouse in Foster City, CA.
L'Shana Tovah
Gladys Chandler
Ricky Hards
September 22, 2012
A wonderful father in law who gave me his beautiful daughter to spend my life with.
I'll miss you dad,
Ricky.
September 22, 2012
My heart is broken. Jackie
Us
Marnie Hards
September 22, 2012
Dad,
You were the greatest father a daughter could ever wish for. My heart is broken. I love you, more than you will ever know. Love, Marnie
Melissa Kay Weir
September 21, 2012
Dr. Beecher,
I am so sad to hear that you have left us. I am still at ACS and have many great memories of you and Jackie, teaching Gabe and parties at your house!
May you rest in peace.
Melissa xx
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