James W. "Jim" Beeson
November 8, 1946 ~ April 1, 2018
James W. (Jim) Beeson, of Flat Rock, formerly of Beech Grove, died Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 at dawn. Jim was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Edinburgh, Indiana and formerly of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Beech Grove. Jim was born November 8, 1946 in Beech Grove to George and Pauline Beeson who preceded him in death. His wife Kathleen (Kay) Beeson, daughter Anne M. (Ned) Endris, his three infant siblings Katherine A. Beeson, Geoffrey A. Beeson, George P. Beeson, and adult brother Charles M. Beeson also preceded him in death. Jim and his beloved wife Kay were married on December 30, 1966 at St. James Catholic Church. This loving marriage of 51 years produced 15 children. He is survived by his brother Richard J. (Dick) Beeson, children Gregory (Julie) Beeson, Joseph Beeson, Michael (Cara) Beeson, Mary (Mark) Schober, Patrick Beeson, Phillip Beeson, Bernadette Ball, Rita (Chad) Stuck, Lucia (Phil) Garber, Thomas (Heather) Beeson, John Paul Beeson, David (Katelyn) Beeson, Stephen Beeson, Dominic (Kaylyn) Beeson. He is also survived by 38 grandchildren with one on the way.
Jim had a deep faith that sustained and nurtured him throughout his life. He loved his wife, children, and grandchildren deeply with his huge heart and humorous personality. He loved to tell stories over the years to his children, grandchildren, family and friends. He worked for ATT formerly Indiana Bell for 38 years. He served honorably in the U.S. Army Signal Corp from 1966 to 1969. He spent many years officiating wrestling and football and was inducted into the IHSAA Hall of Fame with his brother Dick. He lived his retirement years in peace with his wife Kay on his river home surrounded constantly by children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St. (US Hwy 31 South) from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Name Catholic Church in Beech Grove on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Catholic Youth Organization of Indianapolis. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences to the family.
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Your Mom and Dad and Uncle Dick and I shared many fond memories with our families. Your parents knew how to raise a great family and I can’t think of many people who demonstrated their faith as well as they did. You have all had a rough few years; but be ever grateful that they and Annie were such an integral part of your family. I’m so glad that all you cousins reconnected again. I’ll always love you all! Aunt Karen
I soent a lot of time with Joe, Greg, and others. Wush i could make it but im out of state now and have to wirk. I have always enjoyed their Dad
I remember Jim and Kay as such s blessed couple, faithful and living examples of God’s word. They were a blessing to all who knew them . Jim will have a wonderful reunion with Kay. I will pray for you all. God bless you.
Jim is a legend in Indiana wrestling. Jim’s legacy in wrestling officiating will last a very long time. Jim Beeson was one of my mentors as a wrestling official and I will always appreciate his guidance, instruction, and all the knowledge that he imparted to me. I will miss Jim’s bubbly personality and friendship, Cheers mate!
Jim was blessed with a loving and caring family, not to mention large! God blessed Kay and Jim with all that is good in this life. I enjoyed working with Jim at the “phone company” . Jim was a great guy and will be missed, but we will see him again.. … Larry Reynolds
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Thanks to Jim’s dedication to officiating wrestling, I was privileged to know a man of great integrity and faith whose love of life and sense of humor benefitted all of us lucky enough to call him a friend. We are all comforted by our memories of him and the knowledge that he and Kay are all united and at peace.
I was not lucky to have known Jim but I did know his daughter Julie and she loved him so much. I wish the family peace and comfort in this time of need.
We lived in the same neighborhood as Jim & his family in Beech Grove, In. Then I had the pleasure of working with & getting to know Jim better in Engineering when the phone company was SBC Ameritech. He loved his family very much. I’ll never forget the chart he showed me that he had put together on Excel with statistics of all of his kids. Ages, grades & at what level each one was in school each year. Always smiling is the way I remember him. So sorry that the family has had to endure so much sadness the last few years. Just know he was a very kind man who loved each & every one of you. Pam Marshall
I had the privilege of being a classmate of Jim’s third through eighth grade. at Holy Name School. Jim was kind, considerate and had a good sense of humor. Though living away from Indiana I would hear stories about Jim from siblings still living in Indy and how he carried the same character traits throughout his adult life. I feel blessed to have known him and will keep his family in my prayers.
Marianna 'Nikki' Billington Templeton
Beeson family:
The Lord will open the gates of paradise and they will return to that homeland where there is not death but only lasting joy. Grant Jim eternal rest O Lord, and allow him to share in your heavenly glory. Precious Lord, take his hand and lead him home.
On behalf of the Cahill family, we extend our condolences to the entire Beeson family at this time and remember them in our prayers in the days ahead.
A Letter from Heaven
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I’m not here to see.
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry,
the way you did today.
While thinking of the many things,
we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you.
And each time you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me too.
When tomorrow starts without me,
don’t think we’re far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I am right there in your heart.
Your Dad was truly a great man. Your family has been very blessed. So, keep the Beeson legacy going and your Mom and Dad’s name will live on forever.
Love, peace and prayers,
Mike and Joan Cahill
He was one of the best officials iI had the pleasure of working with. When you care it’s easy.
Truly a generous and giving person, he made me better-not just as an official but as a person. He was always patient with those of us who came, year after year, to learn from the ‘old’ guys. So glad to have been able to cross his path. My condolences to the family and all who were blessed by him.
Jim has always been one of my favorite people ever!! We all had great times at Indiana Bell. So many cherished memories. One of my favorite memories is the TIRKS picnic at Brown County. Jim had just gotten their new 16 seater van and he took a bunch of us, along with some of his kids, for a ride through the park. I held Bernadette on my lap.ߘ
I always admired Jim and Kay’s faith in the Lord and their love for their family.
May God hold you all in his loving arms.
Thoughts and prayers to you all.
May peace be with you………
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Laura Bade Limbach
One of the Greatest Man of God that I know. Best cousin. Always had an infectious smile. Very intelligent and loved his stories of life and his children. Heaven gained a Great Angel. Beeson’s have several angels looking after them. God Bless You All.