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- BEECHER, Daniel M.
Of Sanborn, NY, December 30, 1995, in Mesa, AZ, husband of Adelaide L. Beecher, father of Paul (Margo) Beecher of Sanborn; Henry Beecher of Lewiston: twin brother, Donald Beecher of Sanborn; also survived by 8 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. The family will be present at RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 5893 Hoover Road, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM Thursday, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM With the Rev. Harold P. Faba, officiating. Interment in Mt. View Cemetery. The Sanborn Fire Co. will conduct a memorial service Thursday at 7 PM at the funeral home. If preferred, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Sanborn, NY.
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Daniel Beecber Ran Sanborn business 30 years with brother
SANBORN - Daniel M. Beecher, 76, of Fair View Drive, died Dec. 30, 1995, in Mesa General Hospital, Mesa, Ariz., after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 2, 1919, in East Barre, N.Y., the son of Clair L. and Inga M. (Engen) Beecher. He was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and had lived in Sanborn most of his life. From 1947 to 1977, Mr. Beecher and his twin brother, Donald, were the co-owners of Beecher Brothers, an oil, heating, air conditioning and appliance business in Sanborn. He was instrumental in the formation of the Sanborn Ambulance Service, which preceded the current Tri-Community Ambulance. Mr. Beecher was known for his clock collection and ability to repair antique clocks. His collection included more than 200 clocks at one point. He showed his antiques at many shows and flea markets throughout the country. An accomplished banjo player, he was president of the Arizona Banjo Band for the past five years and a member of the Buffalo Banjo Band, Just Banjo Band. Mr. Beecher was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sanborn, a charter member of the Sanborn Lions Club and a life member of the Sanborn Fire Co. In addition to his brother, he is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Adelaide Pike; three sons, Paul Beecher and Thomas Beecher, both of Sanborn, and Henry Beecher of Ransomville; a brother, Mark Beecher of Lewiston; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
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