Rev. David Beerbower, 76, Assumption

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ASSUMPTION — Rev. David Dale Beerbower, 76, of Assumption, passed away at 8:09 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 17, 2024 in his daughter’s home in Charleston.

Funeral services will be held at 10:05 a.m. on Friday, March 22, in Mt. Pleasant Church of God, Assumption, with Pastor Dan Watkins and Rev. Tom Marsh officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 21, in the church and one hour before service time on Friday. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Jack Oak Cemetery, Greenup.

David was born on February 4, 1948, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Howard, Sr. and Betty (Patton) Beerbower. He graduated from Fort Scott High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kan.

David married Ceretta Ann Wofford on Sept. 23, 1977 and they had four children John, Elizabeth, Amy, and Karen. David was a junior high teacher in Fort Scott, Kan., and in Nevada, MO, for 17.5 years, while owning and operating a cattle ranch in Fort Scott, Kan. Ceretta preceded him in death on November 21, 1999.

He answered God’s call into the ministry and in faith moved his family to Illinois and served Mt. Pleasant Church of God, Willis Chapel Church of God, Melrose Church of God, and First Christian Church and their communities for 35 years.

David is survived by his children John (Jeanna) Beerbower of Lindenhurst, Elizabeth Beerbower of Fairview Heights, Amy (John) Nichols of Charleston, and Karen (Matthew) D’Angelo of Island Lake, and ten grandchildren Riley, Brett, Trace, and Brady Beerbower, Ethan, Emma, and Carter Nichols, and Ellie, Lilly, and Jake D’Angelo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Howard (Lisa) Beerbower, Jr.

Memorials may be given to Mt. Pleasant Church of God or Samaritan’s Purse.

Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville.

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