David P. Beachy

David, the third of 10 children, grew up in Louisiana until the Mississippi River flooded and they lost their farm. The family relocated to Western New York where he attended the local school through eighth grade. He married Katherine Swartz in Alden, NY on December 23, 1939. Ordained at the age of 29, he pastored the Alden Mennonite Church for 24 years. During that time he also managed a contracting business and they raised a family of four children. David later pastored a church in the Cincinnati area before they moved to Sarasota, Florida to care for his parents. He and Katherine traveled back and forth to Alaska often and owned a house in Homer for seven years.

David was an avid fisherman and hunter. They enjoyed traveling and made several international trips. He loved the Lord with all his heart, selflessly ministered to others, and always prayed a blessing over his grandchildren and great grandchildren when they visited.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 82 years, Katherine Beachy (age 102), brother, Cal Beachy and sister, Marie Meyers. He is preceded in death by daughter Brenda (David) Miller of Timberville, VA; survived by daughter Constance (Ronald, deceased) Alderfer of Bentonville, AR; son Sam (Marilyn) Beachy of Homer, AK, and Warren (Cris) Beachy of Port Charlotte, FL; 13 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 11 (soon to be 12) great-great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022 from 2:00- 4:00 pm at Robert Toale and Sons – Wiegand Chapel, 7454 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 26th, at Peace Christian Fellowship, 3010 S. Sumpter Blvd., North Port, FL 34287. Memorial contributions may be made to Rosedale Bible College at 2270 Rosedale Rd, Irwin, OH 43029.