Wayne J. Beebe

A life-long area resident, he was born November 26, 1951, in Jamestown, a son of the late Derwood and Marilyn Carlson Beebe.

He was a 1970 graduate of Southwestern Central School.

From 1971-73 he served his country as a member of the US Army in Vietnam.

Wayne worked as a tool and die maker until 1990 when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident.

He kept busy in his tool room crafting keepsakes for his family and friends. He found joy in gunsmithing and working on firearms. Wayne’s family meant everything to him, and he cherished spending time with his grandchildren.

His wife Cheryl was the love of his life and devoted herself to ensuring he was always happy. Her unwavering support and care brought him endless joy throughout their life together.

Surviving is his wife Cheryl Hoffman Beebe, whom he married April 20th, 1974; three children Ericka (Daniel Wirges) Gowan, Johanna Beebe and Michele Straight; grandchildren Jacob Beebe, Jenna Straight, J. Mason Gowan, Abbey Beebe, Jackson Gowan, Emily Winton and Caitlin Straight; great grandson Marcel Vansickle; siblings Kenneth (Roxann) Beebe, Patricia (Richard) Page, Michael Beebe, Barbara (Paul) Evanczik and Thomas Beebe and brother in law Charlie Hoffman to whom he was especially close.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by hi in-laws Jack and Irene Hoffman; siblings Mary Beth Muoio (?) and Jon Beebe and son in law James Gowan

Wayne’s family would like to thank the VA, Will Care nurses and local fire departments.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Friday in the Lind Funeral Home.

No funeral service will be observed.

Memorials may be made to any local fire department.

You may leave words of condolence at www.lind funeralhome.