Fondly Remembers
Jerry Melville Beauchamp, son of Joshua Melville and Geraldine Spreeman Beauchamp, was born January 18, 1947, in Michigan and departed this life, October 23, 2024, at his home in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of seventy-seven years. On February 3, 1965, Jerry was united in marriage with his forever love, Linda Deckard. For the
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, floating the river and camping. When his boys were young, he coached Little League. He also played softball and bowled for many years. However, nothing compared to the time spent and laughter shared with friends and family. He deeply treasured those moments. Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda; two sons, Kevin Beauchamp and Brian Beauchamp and his wife Terry, all of Lebanon, MO; three sisters, Jean Mollison and her husband Mike of St. Peters, MO, Joan Schelechta of Gonzales, TX and Judy McGee and her husband, Bill of St. Charles, MO; one grandson, Brandon Wilson and his wife Bridget; three great-grandchildren, Augustus, Magnus and Lucas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Faye Robertson and her husband Ronnie of Conway, MO, Doris Reynolds and her husband Danny of Conway, MO, Dean Deckard and his wife Charlene of Lebanon, MO and Joann West of Independence, MO; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Those preceding him in death include his parents, Joshua and Geraldine Beauchamp; father-in-law and mother- in-law, Alford and Ruth Deckard; brothers-in-law, Dale Deckard, Bobby Massey and Jim Schelechta; sister-in- law, Joyce Massey; nephews, Randy Robertson and Jimmy Schelechta and niece, LaRee Deckard. Jerry meant so much to us. Our lives were better because of him. He will be forever missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.
next fifty-nine years, Jerry and Linda weathered life’s storms and celebrated life’s victories side by side. To this union was born two sons, Kevin and Brian, both surviving. Jerry worked hard to provide for his family. He, alongside his son, Brian owned and operated Beauchamp’s Custom Flooring. His clients respected him for his attention to detail and expertise. Jerry retired from the flooring business in 2020. When he wasn’t working, Jerry enjoyed being outdoors.
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