John Beachman

John Robert Beachman, age 73, started his new beginning on Dec.4, 2019, at Kobacker House in Columbus, OH. He was born on January 5, 1946, in Columbus. He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from Ohio State and received a Master’s in Business Administration from Xavier University.

John’s engineering background was the impetus for his passion for creating spreadsheets for his activities and interests. He was an avid Buckeye fan and a Cleveland Browns fan, never giving up hope.

He had a 34-year career with American Electric Power, retiring in 2001 at age 55. This enabled John and his wife, Ellen, to travel extensively, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Together they took over 80 cruises and visited numerous countries. In June of this year, John and Ellen celebrated 50 years of marriage with a Greek Island cruise.

In addition to Ellen, he is survived by his loving family-son, Jason (Melissa), daughter Amy Cottrill (Michael), and 3 grandchildren; Liam, Lydia, and Thea. He is also survived by a brother, James Chickrell, of Powell, OH. John’s wife and family were the delight of his life and their activities were his priorities.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Chickrell.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Schoedinger’s Worthington Chapel at 6699 N. High St. in Worthington. Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Monday, December 9. The funeral will be Tuesday, December 10, at 10am at Schoedinger’s.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to The Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (https://tttsfoundation.org/) or Kobacker House (https://www.ohiohealth.com/locations/hospice/kobacker-house).