Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Terry L. Beasey

( September 1, 1947 - July 21, 2009 )

Terry L. Beasey, 61, of Monon, died on July 21, 2009 at 8:40 p.m. in Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. He had been ill for the past 3 years. Born on September 1, 1947 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late Luther and Phyllis (Pauley) Beasey. He was a 1966 graduate of North White High School. He served in the Marines from October 1966 to August 1969. His marriage was to Deborah Thompson-Tiede on July 16, 1971 in Watseka, Illinois. She survives. Terry worked at Tate & Lyle - South Plant (formerly A. E. Staley's) in the maintenance department, retiring in 2003. He also co-owned and operated Longtime Coming as a disc jockey with his good friend, Jim Pearson. He was an avid fan of Bobby Knight and Indiana University basketball, enjoyed golfing and basketball. He coached 7th and 8th grade boys basketball at North White for many years. Surviving with his wife is his daughter, Kimberly Hites (husband: M.G.) of Buffalo; and 3 sisters, Jeneen Sparks (husband: Jack) of Monon, Lois Runk (husband: Jim) of Brookston, and Mara Crowder of Woodsbury, Tennessee. Also surviving are 2 nieces and 5 nephews. The family also wants to recognize Terry's best friend throughout his entire life, Jim Pearson. Friends may call from 4 - 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2009 at Clapper Family Funeral Home in Monon. Funeral service Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 10 a.m.; Pastor Steve Birch to officiate. Interment to follow at Bedford Cemetery. Memorials may be made in memory of Terry to North White 7th and 8th grade boys basketball and mailed to Clapper Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 509, Brookston, Indiana 47923.