Ted A. Beahan
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Ted A. Beahan, 67, passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2020 at his home in Columbia.
Ted was born on April 25th, 1953 in Mexico, Missouri to Edward and Loretta (Mitchell) Beahan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Donna McQuarry of Alabama, and sister-in-law, Marie (Burton) Vaughan of Dublin, Ireland.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 42 years, Gera; daughter, RĂłisĂn; son-in-law, Michael; grandson, Cillian; three siblings, Allen Beahan and his wife Merry Beth of Columbia, Linda Davis and her husband CW of Fulton, Tammie Wieschhaus and Bill Wieschhaus; brother-in-law, Frank Burton and his wife Mary (Cullen) of Dublin; brother-in-law, Matt Vaughan of Dublin; sister-in-law, Emer Burton and her partner, Peter Hamilton of Dublin; nieces and nephews; as well as many lifelong friends in Ireland and the United States.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be submitted at heartlandcremation.com.
Ar Dheis DĂ© go raibh a anam dĂlis–May his faithful soul reside at the right hand of God.
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Gera, Ted was a great guy. He and I had some serious conversations, mostly about how to get to Ireland. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to Ted’s family. Ted was a good lifelong friend. We went to school together, played together and worked together. A lifelong friend that I will never forget his chuckle. Just a Good Ole Boy!
Gera we are so sorry for your loss. He was a humorous man and always made people laugh.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May the memories that you shared with him continue to make you smile.
Ted was a great guy and fellow auction aficionado. He recommended an auctioneer with whom we worked well in selling inherited items. I’ll never forget his visits to the Zone, where he built a structure, sometimes carrying his tank in later years.
Gera and Roisin, I am so sorry for your loss. You all have been down a long road that we all knew had to end some day. I pray for you all and the rest of the family that, knowing Ted is in a far better place, you each can hold and cherish all of your best memories of Ted. I did not know him well but I sure did like him. Especially his mischievous smile! God bless you all. Sending love and hugs your way.
Gera, so sorry to learn of Ted’s passing. Sending you a virtual hug and sincerest condolences in your time of grief.
I am so sorry to hear of Ted’s death. My thoughts are with you and your family.
We are so sad to have lost our Good Neighbor Ted. Such a wonderful kind caring and gentle soul! We will miss terribly his infectious chuckle and friendship and those times to enjoy a beverage. As one of his friends told me way back when the moved in “Ted is Pure”. Amen! RIP
Dear Ger and family so sorry to hear of your loss. I’ve known you Ger since uni and met Ted a handful of times over the years when we all got together. He was a talented and warm man and I’m only sorry I never got to know him better. He leaves a huge gap in many lives but particularly for you and Roisin and family. Our thoughts are with you .
Hi Ger, such a huge loss. Ted fought a long battle with such great heart. Thinking of yourself
RĂ´isĂn, Michael and Cillian during this difficult time.
Hi Ger, RĂłisĂn, Michael and Cillian. Very sorry about your huge loss. Always enjoyed a few pints of Guinness and a great laugh with Ted when he was here in Dublin and even once in Donegal. He was always in great form even, or maybe especially, when things were going against him. In any event we look forward to celebrating his life with you here in one of his ‘old haunts’ in Dublin.
Maybe even O’Neills in Suffolk Street.
Ar dheis DĂ© go raibh a anam dĂlis.
Gera and Family,
I send my condolences for your loss. Though I am sure you will cherish many fond memories of Ted. Ted and I went thru grade and high school together. Played football, rode the same school bus, and then worked together there in Columbia. I will always remember his smile and laugh.
Hi Ger. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and family at this sad time
Gera,Roisin Michel
Sincere condolences on the death of your dear husband Ted and father of your lovely children R.I.P. Ted was a great brother in law and a great friend of which nothing could be asked of and not given. He was charitable and always giving of himself in life.He has now reached his eternal reward and no doubt all his former friends and relations will be waiting at the gates of heaven to welcome him home. May his gentle soul rest in peace
There are memories of many happy times in my noggin that “Teddy” and I shared, however most of them were “you had to be there” incidents. We were kicking around our farm one winter’s day when we spotted a hornets’ nest in a tree so we proceeded to shoot off the limb (thinking it would look good with their artifacts). We dropped it off at my house behind the wood stove so it could dry out good but when we walked back in later there was to a lot of buzzing but most of it was my mom. Who knew that hornets would come out when the nest warmed up? She fed us ham and beans with cornbread after the lecture. “Go Rest High On That Mountain” my friend, and say hello to the ones gone before you.
Gera and RĂłisĂn: I can’t tell you how sorry I am about Ted’s passing. I have such fond memories of him—wonderful conversations about children, Ireland, and politics. He detested injustice and racism, but his wit and mischievous smile made his (and my) indignation about the world’s wrongs easier to bear. For years, I’ve been a patron of Columbia’s Coffee Zone, and every time I contemplate the artisanship of the wood work, such elegance, so eye pleasing, I think of Ted, his craftsmanship and his warmth. Keeping him in the light, as the Quakers say. I will miss him.
My heart is with you Gera. We have been friends since early childhood, back in Dublin. We grew up together, played together and a little later went to “hops” together. You met Ted when you were both in your early twenties and he stole your heart. You eventually decided to settle in Missouri. I missed you a lot but got to see you on your regular trips back to Ireland. Ted was such a nice guy. I never saw him in bad humour. He loved people and company. RĂłisĂn and Michael have been a wonderful support and will continue to be so now when you need them most. Looking forward to celebrating Ted’s life in the near future.
Ted was such a lovely man. The birds say it all: he built a deck at our house on Windsor Street that was so comfortable that they nested there, fed their little ones, and chirped in great harmony. He will be greatly missed.
I remember Ted’s smile throughout my life… as a child I would go occasionally go on the job site with my dad. Ted and dad were always laughing heartily through those warm sunny days of work. In more recent years, with my own daughters in tow, I would see Ted at the Zone. His smile, his laugh, his kindness, through the years… he will be missed. Our thoughts are with you all. Sending love~
Get. I’m sorry to hear of your loss. It’s been a long time since we spoke, probably the college days, but I wish you well. Take care and stay safe.
Ted and I went to elementary school and high school in the same class, were teammates on the football team and enjoyed the same country humor. Sadly, I lost touch with Ted after high school. I hold Ted in the highest regard; he had a very strong sense of fair play. Ted is in a better place now.
To Ger, Roisin, Michael and Cillian,
We are so sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. We’re thinking of you all at this very difficult time.