Terry Joe Beeman

Terry Joe Beeman, age 64, a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood following an extended illness. He was born in Elwood on January 28, 1957, to the late Robert and Rebecca Lou (Abbott) Beeman.
Terry retired as a tool & die maker from Modern Die of Elwood. He was very involved in missionary work in his younger years and later tended bar at J.D.'s and the Silver Dollar. An entrepreneur at heart, Terry created and sold Beeman's Sweet & Spicy Pickles at local festivals. He also enjoyed yard work and riding his motorcycle as a member of the Dog Soldiers. Terry loved his friends and family and was one of those guys with the gift of gab who never met a stranger.
Terry is survived by his loving partner, Betty Vest of Elwood, IN; son, Shane (Misty) Beeman of Anderson; daughter, Courtney Beeman of Alexandria; two grandchildren, Tori & Tiana; two brothers, Tim (Laura) Beeman and Scott Beeman both of Elwood; and several nieces and nephews, and his fur babies, Mia, Brody, Oscar, Guy, and Elly Mae. Terry was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Monday, December 13, 2021, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood chapel. A funeral service celebrating Terry's life will follow at 1:00 pm Monday, December 13, 2021, at the Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood chapel with Pastor Pam Gregory officiating. Entombment will follow in the Elwood Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Dunnichay Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. To share memories and online condolences, please visit www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com