Joseph G. "Jody" Beachner, 31, of St. Paul, died unexpectedly Friday morning, November 7, 2008, at his home.
He was born April 8, 1977, at Ft. Scott, Kansas, to Jerry and Janey (Bradshaw) Beachner. He grew up and attended schools in St. Paul. While in high school he was active in sports and was class president for four years. He graduated in 1995. He attended Pittsburg State University.
He was a construction worker and had worked for Beachner Construction in St. Paul, Earl May Nursery in Kansas City, JRB Industries in Parsons, and Mission Construction in St. Paul.
Jody found the most enjoyment when spending time with his son. He also enjoyed riding four-wheelers, archery, and classic cars.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. He had a great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and prayed the rosary frequently.
Survivors:
One son – Tavin Allen Joseph Beachner Belton, Missouri
Parents – Jerry and Janey Beachner St. Paul, KS
Three brothers – James Beachner and his wife Becky Parsons, KS
Tom Beachner and his wife Debbie Olathe, Kansas
Michael Beachner and his wife Angela St. Paul, KS
Three Sisters – Suzie Diskin and her husband Terry St. Paul, KS
Joan Shannon and her husband John Alexandria, Virginia
Annette Treiber and her husband Bill St. Paul, KS
Twenty-one Nieces and Nephews
Godparents – Herb and Doris Jean Moses
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Fred and Anna Beachner; maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Pauline Bradshaw; and a niece, Leslie Treiber.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Paul. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. The Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at St. Francis Church. The family will receive friends following the Rosary.
Memorials are suggested to the Tavin Beachner Educational Fund or the St. Francis Parish School of Religion Fund. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
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