Ernest Ray Beecher ^{1 2 3 4 5}

   FamilySearch ID: LF2L-T2W.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Newspaper: The Sentinel: Births at Carlisle Hospital on Nov. 27 Were: Mr. And Mrs. Donald (Viola Hancock) Beecher, Dickinson, a son., 29 Nov 1954, Carlisle, Cumberland, PA. ⁶

2. Newspaper: The Sentinel: Julie Coleman exchanges vows with Ernest Beecher, 15 Jul 1976, Carlisle, Cumberland, PA. ⁵ MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS -- Julie Marie Coleman became the bride of Ernest Ray Beecher in a candlelight ceremony July 10. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mahlen M. Coleman, 417 Chestnut St., and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Beecher, KD5 Carlisle. The Rev. Samuel O'Brien performed the double ring ceremony at 7 p.m. in Wesley United Methodist Church. Mrs. James Clippinger, Mount Holly Springs, was organist. Mr. Coleman escorted his daughter to the altar and presented her in marriage. Her princess-style gown of white quiana featured a mock-turtle neckline and bodice of soft folds falling from the shoulder to the waistline which was enhanced by a diamond-shaped insert of seed pearls. A frame of venise lace flowers held her elbow-length veil of illusion. She carried a colonial bouquet of red roses and babies breath. Ms. Nancy Coleman was her sister's maid of honor, and Ellen Beecher, the bridegroom's sister, was the flower girl. The maid of honor wore a sleeveless yellow gown with matching jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, and carried one yellow rose. The flower girl's frock was yellow with green flower print and wide sash and bow, and she carried a basket of yellow roses. For their children's wedding Mrs. Coleman chose a mint green gown and Mrs. Beecher, an aqua blue gown and floral jacket. Complementing their ensembles were corsages of white roses and matching accessories. Donald Beecher served as his brother's best man. Ushers were two other brothers, Jim and Joe Beecher. Ring bearer was Robert Scholly. Laurie Ann Beecher, the bridegroom's sister, was the acolyte and guest book attendant. The reception was held in the Citizens Fire Hall. Servers were Mrs. Jeffrey Kuhn, Mrs. Shirley Kuhn and JoAnn Griffie. The bride is a student at Carlisle High School. The bridegroom is a 1972 graduate of Big Spring High School. Mr. and Mrs. Beecher are living at 416 Chestnut St.

3. Newspaper: The Sentinel: Ad: Ernest R. Beecher, Painting and Paper Hanging, interior and exterior. Quality work, reasonable rate, free estimates. Over 15 years experience. Ernie at 486-7563 or Mike at 249-2718., 16 Jul 1987, Carlisle, Cumberland, PA. ⁷

4. Residence: on 3 Jan 1997 in Carlisle, Cumberland, PA. ⁴

5. Residence: on 25 Jan 2003 in Carlisle, Cumberland, PA. ³

6. Residence: 10 Beecher Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015 in 2008 in Carlisle, Cumberland, PA. ⁸

7. Occupation: President, Penn Township Fire Company in Oct 2008 in Penn Twp., Cumberland, PA. ⁹

8. Residence: on 4 May 2013 in Carlisle, Cumberland, PA. ¹⁰

Ernest married Julia Marie Coleman, daughter of Mahlen M. "Mel" Coleman and Doris J. Walters, on 10 Jul 1976 in Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland, PA.¹ (Julia Marie Coleman was born in Apr 1959 in , , PA ¹¹.)