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Lloyd Nelson Beecher Jr.
(1942-2018) |
Lloyd Nelson Beecher Jr. 1 2
Another name for Lloyd was Bud Beecher.2 3 FamilySearch ID: GXC5-T6T. Noted events in his life were: 1. Newspaper: Journal Times: Births: Mr. And Mrs. Lloyd Beecher, Route 2, Box 50, Fransville, a son, Aug. 3, St. Mary's hospital., 3 Aug 1942, Racine, Racine, WI. 4 2. Newspaper: Times-Press-Recorder, 20 Nov 1969, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, CA. 5 Poly Instructors Making Homes Here 3. Newspaper: The Tribune: Births: BEECHER - Born to Mr. And Mrs. Lloyd Beecher, of Arroyo Grande, a son August 5 in Sierra Vista Hospital., 7 Aug 1970, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA. 6 4. Residence: on 8 Aug 1998 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA. 3 5. Obituary: The Tribune: obituary of Lloyd Beecher on 25 Jul 2018 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA. 2 Lloyd "Bud" Beecher, age 75, passed from this earth surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, due to colon cancer. Bud was born to Lloyd and Lillian (Volk) Beecher in Racine, Wisconsin, where he lived until his family moved to Norwalk, CA in 1948. Bud grew up in Southern California, where he met his high school sweetheart and future wife, Nellie Weeda. He earned a bachelor's degree in History and a master's degree in Social Sciences from what was then Fullerton State College. He earned his PhD in Diplomatic History at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, where daughter Lynne was born. Soon after relocating to San Luis Obispo, CA in 1969 to begin his career as a Cal Poly history professor, son Matt was born. After 32 years at Cal Poly, where he received the Cal Poly Distinguished Teaching Award, Bud began pursuing a second career in Marriage and Family Counseling. He earned a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and promptly opened his own practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist. For 15 more years, Bud worked and thrived in this capacity until his retirement in 2013. Bud and Nellie were actively involved in supporting their children and grandchildren in their various sports, dance, and musical performances. Bud was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in San Luis Obispo, especially in the area of Adult Education. In 2016, Bud, along with Rev. Luanne Griguoli, established Opening Doors of Interfaith Understanding, a bimonthly open gathering of Muslims, Jews and Christians for the purpose of dialogue and fellowship. Bud's very active life included running, cycling, swimming, as well as camping, fishing, travel near and far, and a dedication to the arts. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and mentor. His wisdom, encouragement, sense of humor, and listening ear will be deeply missed. The family wishes to thank those who cared for Bud in these recent months, particularly the dedicated nurses, health professionals, and caregivers from Dignity Hospice. Bud is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nellie; daughter, Lynne Baker (Jim); and son, Matthew Beecher (Tara). He was a beloved Opa to his grandchildren: Tyler and Hailey Baker, and Kory and Garrett Beecher. He also leaves behind siblings: Mike Beecher (Debbie), Ralph Beecher, and Lauretta Beecher Van Netten (Randy); as well as many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 11, 2018, at First Presbyterian Church in San Luis Obispo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church in San Luis Obispo (P.O. Box 491, SLO, CA 93406) or Dignity Health Hospice (c/o Marian Foundation, 1400 Church St., Santa Maria, CA 93454). Lloyd married Henrietta Patricia Weeda on 4 Aug 1962 in , Los Angeles, CA.1 (Henrietta Patricia Weeda was born on 19 Jun 1942 in Naaldwijk, , Zuid-Holland, NLD 1.) |
1 Ancestry.com, California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985 (State of California. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.), Henriett P. Weeda and Lloyd N. Beecher, m. 4 Aug 1962, Los Angeles, CA.
2 "The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA)," 25 Jul 2018, page A4, Obituary of Lloyd Nelson Beecher.
3 "The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA)," 28 Nov 1998, page 53. Beecher - Mellick Wedding.
4 The Journal Times (Racine, WI), 3 Aug 1942, page 4. Birth of Lloyd Nelson Beecher Jr.
5 "Times-Press-Recorder (Arroyo Grande, CA)," 20 Nov 1969, page 2.
6 "The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA)," 7 Aug 1970, page 9. Birth of Matthew Beecher.
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