Fred was born on April 23, 1933 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was an avid runner and golfer. He also enjoyed to go fishing with his family. His favorite past time was watching Ohio State play football and spending time with family. He also enjoyed traveling with his Navy buddies from the U.S.S Essex. He served three years in the Navy and worked 30 years for Western Electric/AT&T. While at AT&T, he worked with young adults as Junior Achievement representative.
Fred is survived by his wife Linda Green Beecher; son, Freddie Beecher and wife Ronna; daughters, Penny Beecher and Sherrie Beecher Guthrie; step-daughter, Suzy and husband Jimmy Foshee; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren; along with six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren on Linda’s side; sisters-in-law, Teresa and husband Dwight Hanks and Ann and husband Ralph Penuell; brother-in-law, Bill Green and wife Pat; and special neighbors, John and Sherri Mayo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick A. and Violetta Beecher; grandmother, Sally Curfman; special Uncle Everette Curfman; son-in-law, Mark Guthrie; and step-son, Randy Golden.
The family would like to thank Nightingale Hospice for their services over the last few years, especially the special care given by their nurses Wade Shaw and Sha Conway.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask you make a donation to any of the Veterans charity of your choice to honor Fred.
