BEECHER, Wilson Edward

The Sedona Red Rock News, Sedona, Arizona September 2008 Wilson Edward Beecher, 94, of Clarkdale, Ariz., died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. Born in Fossil Creek, Ariz., Beecher attended schools in Clemenceau and Jerome and was one of the first tribal chairmen for the Yavapai-Apache Nation. He loved his family. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann; sons Willard and Wilmer; daughters Wilma and Wanda; Beecher is survived by a son, Wayne E. Beecher; 19 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service is Thursday, Sept. 18, at Westcott Funeral Home. Interment: Valley View Cemetery. Wilson Edward Beecher Born in Fossil Creek, Arizona on Apr. 4, 1914. Departed on Sep. 13, 2008 and resided in Clarkdale, Ariz. Wilson Edward Beecher, resident of Clarkdale passed away in Phoenix at the age of 94 on Saturday, September 13, 2008. Wilson was the son of Henry Ward and Mary (Hammond) Beecher; he was born on April 4, 1914 in Fossil Creek, Arizona. During his childhood he attended schools in Clemenceau and Jerome. Wilson worked various jobs throughout his life and he was one of the very first Tribal Chairmen for the Yavapai-Apache Nation. Of all positions that he held during his lifetime, that of a family man was most important. He loved his family. One of his favorite pastimes or hobbies was working on his cars. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Beecher; two sons, Willard and Wilmer Beecher; as well as two daughters, Wilma and Wanda Beecher. Wilson leaves behind his son, Wayne E. Beecher; 19 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service is planned for Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 10:00am, and will be held at Westcott Funeral Home. Immediately following the services interment will be at Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale, Ariz. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, Arizona.