Arthur Gene Beecher 5 6 7
- Born: 20 Feb 1940, Ashland, Ashland, OH 6 7
- Marriage (1): Phyllis Jane Kortright on 2 Jun 1962 in Richmond, Wayne, IN 1 2
- Marriage (2): Judith Arlene Swank on 21 Dec 1968 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, IN 3
- Marriage (3): Judith Arlene Swank on 21 Dec 1968 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, IN 4
- Died: 22 Sep 2023, Bargersville, Johnson, IN at age 83 6 7
- Buried: Sep 2023, Greenwood, Johnson, IN
Another name for Arthur was Art Beecher.
FamilySearch ID: GBMY-ZWC.
Noted events in his life were:
1. Census in 1950 in Ashland, Ashland, OH. 8 The 1950 census recorded Doyle Beecher, postal clerk for post office, 43, living with wife Edith E., 40; and son Gene, 10. Everyone was born in Ohio.
2. Residence: 111 North Convent St., Bourbonnais, Illinois on 2 Jun 1962 in Bourbonnais, Kankakee, IL. 2
3. Newspaper: Palladium-Item: Beecher - Kortright Wedding, 3 Jun 1962, Richmond, Wayne, IN. 2 Nazarene Church Is Scene Of Beecher-Kortright Vows Miss Phyllis Jane Kortright, | daughter of Mrs. Ida Kortright, 232 South Fourteenth street, and A. Gene Beecher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Beecher, Ashland, Ohio, were married Saturday at 6 p. m. in the First Church of the Nazarene. Rev. C. R. Lee, pastor of the church, was the officiating clergyman. White bridal pedestals of white gladioli and pink carnations decorated the altar, was lighted by tapers in sevenb branch candelabra tied with white bows and ivy. White bows also marked the family pews. Music was provided by Miss Barbara Nichols, organist, and Miss Ruth Marie Eimer, Columbus, Ohio, vocalist. Miss Eimer sang, "I Love You Truly," (Bond); "0 Promise Me," (DeKoven); "Saviour, Like A Shepherd, Guide Us," hymn, and, during the ceremony, "Wedding Prayer," (Dunlap).
The traditional marches were played by the organist. For her wedding the bride was attired in a gown of Chantilly lace made with molded bodice, sequin and pearl trimmed sweetheart neckline and long sleeves tapering to bridal points. The full, hooped ruffled skirt was with a lace redingote-type overskirt and extended into a chapel train. Her elbow-length veil of English illusion cascaded from a tiara of pearls and iridescents. Carries Bouquet Her flowers were a cascade arrangement of white Butterfly roses, centered with a white cattalya orchid mounted on a white Bible.
A shower of satin sreamers tied in lover's knots fell from the bouquet. She was given in strong. marriage by her uncle, Carl Armstrong.
Miss Nancy Kortright, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore a monta blue nylon chiffon over matching taffeta gown. The bridesmaid was Miss Kathy Cherry, Joliet, Ill., classmate of the bride.
The junior bridesmaid was Miss Jane Bowman, Greenville, Ohio, cousin of the bride. They were attired in powder blue nylon chiffon over matching taffeta. All attendants wore white gloves and small halo-type hats with veils to match their dresses. They carried wicker gathering baskets filled with marguerite daisies and Mayday rosettes. Clusters of satin loops interspersed the flowers.
Junior attendants were Rosemary Farmer, cousin of the bride, and Rodney Grim, Greenville, Ohio, also a cousin of the bride. The flower girl wore a white frock and halo hat tied with ribbon and carried a satin basket of rose petals which she scattered over the bridal aisle. Vernon Schwin, Ottumwa, Iowa, classmate of the bridegroom, was the best man. Ushers were Ron Tryon, Terre Haute, Ind., and Larry Knight, Hoopeston, Ill., students at Olivet Nazarene college, Kankakee, Ill. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Kortright wore a pink lace over matching taffeta dress with white accessories. Mrs. Beecher, mother of the bridegroom, wore a navy dress with white accessories. Kortright's corsage was roses centered with a gardenia. Mrs. Beecher's corsage was of white carnations. Reception At YWCA A reception at the Young Women's Christian association (YWCA) followed the ceremony. Serving were Mrs. Wilbur Bowman, Mrs. Robert Grim, Greenville, Ohio; Miss Wanda Hoover, this city, and Miss Mary Krick, Shelbyville. They wore corsages of pink and white carnations. Serving tables, covered with white linen cloths, were decorated with blue candles in crystal holders. The bride's table held a three-tier wedding cake topped by a miniature bride and bridegroom and decorated with blue sugar. bells. White and blue bows surrounded the cake and punch bowl.
Following a wedding trip through Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Beecher will reside at 111 North Convent street, Bourbonnais, Ill. Mrs. Beecher traveled in a twopiece navy blue dress with white accessories.
Mrs. Beecher will graduate in August from Olivet Nazarene college in Kankakee, Ill., and will teach next autumn. Mr. Beecher is senior at Olivet college. He also is employed by General Foods corporation, Kankakee.
4. Residence: on 17 Feb 1967 in Custer Park, Will, IL. 9
5. Newspaper: Daily Journal: Marriages: Arthur Gene Beecher, 28, Greenwood, teacher, and Judith Arlene Swank, 25, Greenwood, teacher., 9 Dec 1968, Franklin, Wayne, IN. 10
6. Occupation: teacher on 9 Dec 1968 in Greenwood, Johnson, IN. 10
7. Residence: on 17 Mar 1982 in Indianapolis, Marion, IN. 5
8. Obituary: Jessen Funeral Home on 22 Sep 2023 in Whiteland, Johnson, IN. 6 Arthur Gene Beecher, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Bargersville, Indiana, on September 22, 2023, with Judy, his wife of 54 years, by his side. Arthur was known as "Art" to his friends in Indiana and "Gene" to his family in his birth state of Ohio. He was born on February 20, 1940, in Ashland, Ohio, to Doyle and Edith (Cook) Beecher and grew up enjoying the outdoors in the company of his beloved cousins.
He graduated from Ashland High School in 1958 and Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois, in 1963, where he received a B.A. in science. He completed additional coursework and field study in science at Bowling Green University in Kentucky and Kansas State University and received a master's in education from Indiana University in 1973. Art began his teaching career in 1963 at Reed-Custer High School in Braidwood, Illinois, where he taught biology and was senior class and student council sponsor. After moving to Indiana in 1967, he taught various science classes and coached football at the former Perry East Junior High School and then taught at Perry Meridian Middle School in Southport. In 1972, he began teaching science at Greenwood High School and was a sponsor of the Key Club. In 1988, Art finished his teaching career at Greenwood High School, where many of his fellow teachers had become lifelong friends.
Art was a loving and committed husband, father and proud grandfather. He was at his best at family gatherings where he would start the meal with a solemn prayer and proceed to regale everyone with humorous tales about his childhood, his years as a teacher and memories of interesting people he had encountered over the years. Art enjoyed telling a good story, fishing, cars (especially Volvos), working outdoors, and traveling to Colorado and Wisconsin.
He is survived by his wife Judith Arlene (Swank) Beecher, his children Michelle Beecher Lanosga (Gerry) of Indianapolis, and Matthew Allyn Beecher (Jaci) of Greenwood, his five grandchildren Max Arthur Lanosga, Cole William Lanosga, Miles Gerard Lanosga, Ava Michelle Beecher and Sam Grayson Beecher, as well as his good friend and brother-in-law Bryan Swank (Becky) of Columbus, IN, and their son, Darren Swank of Bloomington, IN. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Jane (Kortright) Beecher, and is survived by her sister, Nancy Kortright, of Avon, Indiana.
Thank you to the many kind friends, neighbors and health care providers who have given support, comfort and assistance to Art and his family.
Family and friends are invited to share their memories of Art at a visitation on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Jessen Funeral Home, 729 N. US Hwy 31, Whiteland, IN. At a later date, there will be a private family graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, IN, where Art will be laid to rest under a sycamore tree.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either Olivet Nazarene University, Hope Scholarship Fund:
One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, or Happy Hollow Children's Camp, Inc., 615 N. Alabama, Suite 134, Indianapolis, IN 46204, www.happyhollowcamp.net.
Arrangements entrusted to Jessen Funeral Home & Simple Cremation ~ Whiteland Chapel. 729 N. US Highway 31, Whiteland, IN 46184. (317) 535-6880. www.jessenfuneralhome.com.
Arthur married Phyllis Jane Kortright, daughter of James Anderson Kortright and Ida Agnes Grim, on 2 Jun 1962 in Richmond, Wayne, IN.1 2 (Phyllis Jane Kortright was born on 12 Dec 1940 in Richmond, Wayne, IN,11 12 died on 17 Feb 1967 in Chicago, Cook, IL 9 12 and was buried on 22 Feb 1967 in Fort Jefferson, Darke, OH 9 12.)
Arthur next married Judith Arlene Swank on 21 Dec 1968 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, IN.3 (Judith Arlene Swank was born on 11 Jul 1943 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, IN 3.)
Arthur next married Judith Arlene Swank, daughter of Floyd William Swank and Mary Jane Dawson, on 21 Dec 1968 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, IN.4 (Judith Arlene Swank was born on 11 Jul 1943 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, IN 13.)
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