Henry Beachy

Celebrating the Life Of Henry Beachy July 3, 1916 a�" August 5, 2008 92 Years, 1 Month, 2 Days Visitation Thursday, August 7 2-4, 6-8PM at Peterseim Funeral Home Celebration of Life Friday, August 8, 2008 10:00AM Kalona Mennonite Church Kalona, Iowa Officiating Pastor Scott Swartzendruber Pastor David L. Yoder Organist Mrs. Mary Groh Men's Quartet Ed V. Miller Norman Bontrager Ed Williams Nathaniel Yoder Casket Bearers a�" Grandchildren Beth Swantz Mike Litwiller Kristen Rempel Theresa Blossom Scott Rediger Alex Rediger Amanda Beachy Chance Beachy Interment Sharon Hill Cemetery Kalona, Iowa Henry Beachy was born in Kokomo, Indiana, the son of Menno and Mary Troyer Beachy. He was raised in Indiana and attended rural schools there until the 8th grade. On March 8, 1941 he was united in marriage to Alma Slabach. Henry served in the Civilian Public Service in 1942. The couple moved to Iowa and began farming in the area in 19 . Henry was a member of the Kalona Mennonite Church, a founding board member of the Pleasantview Home, and a card-carrying member of the Kalona Koffee Klub. He enjoyed playing golf, spending winters in Florida and especially loved farming. Survivors include three children and spouses, Mary and husband Wilbur Litwiller of Wellman, Emma and husband John Simmons of Plattsburg, MO Merle and wife Marlinda Beachy of Kalona, eight grandchildren listed as casket bearers and 13 great grandchildren. Preceding Henry in death were his parents, wife Alma on June 1, 2005, two brothers, Benjamin and Eli Beachy and one sister Katie Beachy. A memorial fund has been established for the Kalona Mennonite Church and Iowa City Hospice. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to everyone for the many acts of love and support shown to them during this time of loss. Your kindness and concern will be cherished forever.