This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: drewsmithtpa Surnames: Beecher Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.florida.counties.hillsborough/3286.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From the February 24 Tampa Tribune: BEECHER , Ray F., 71, of Tampa, passed away February 17, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lona Beecher . Ray was retired and was a member of the First Pentecostal Tabernacle in Tampa. He is survived by his two sons, Steve and Scott Beecher ; three daughters, Scheryl Frazier, Susan Chapman and Sandra Stanley; five grandchildren, April Frazier, Nick Chapman, Sara Chapman, Jordan Beecher and Lauren Beecher ; and two sisters, Marie Cooper and Linda Dixon. A graveside funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, February 25, at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, 2323 W. Brandon Blvd. in Brandon. We all love you and will miss you very much. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.