Dora Beachy

Dora Beachy, age 90, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Windsor Place, Iola, Kansas. She was born August 24, 1925, at Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Levi E. and Anna (Keim) Helmuth. She attended the Elmhirst School. Dora married Alvin J. Beachy on February 21, 1952, in Hutchinson, Kansas. This union was blessed with seven children. They made their home west of Garnett. She worked as a dishwasher for City Café, The Pantry, and Yesterday's for several years. Dora enjoyed gardening and flowers. In her younger years, she liked to paint and do embroidery work. She also enjoyed writing in her journal and writing letters. She even wrote a biography about her younger years. Dora was a good example in life and had a very sharp memory. Dora's family and friends had a surprise 90th birthday party for her and over 150 people came to celebrate. Dora was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin J. Beachy; two brothers, Enos "Bud" Helmuth and Floyd Helmuth; daughter, Arlene Ewing; and one great granddaughter, Abigail Sinclair; one brother-in-law, Alvin S. Beachy; and one son-in-law, Vincent Hamilton Sr. Dora is survived by six children, Martha Beachy of Garnett, Kansas; Charlotte Miller and husband Steve of Melvern, Kansas; LeAnna DeVoe and husband John of LaHarpe, Kansas; Ralph Beachy of Garnett, Kansas; Elmer Beachy of Garnett, Kansas; and Viola Beachy of Garnett, Kansas; eleven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one brother, Edward Helmuth and wife Verna of Sarasota, Florida; and two sisters, Katie Beachy of Hutchinson, Kansas; Lena Helmuth of Hutchinson, Kansas, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the Harley and Ruth Ann Yoder Residence, 19536 NW 1700 Road, Garnett, Kansas 66032. Burial will follow in the Amish Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the Harley Yoder residence from 6:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to Harley Yoder for the Amish Funeral Fund. You may send condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .