Sidney Burl Beavers

Sidney Burl Beavers, 74 of Dublin, Ohio was called home to be with his mother and father in heaven on December 2, 2018. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Virginia “Ginger” Beavers (Cihla), daughters Erin Sheen and Paige (John) Khoury, grandsons Khalil and Joseph Khoury, and granddaughter Emma Sheen. All three families are blessed to live within 10 minutes of one another in Dublin, Ohio. Coming from a different genre where displays of affection and love were often low key, Burl very openly displayed his love and affection, often telling his family numerous times a day how much they meant to him. As such, the family finds comfort in this sad time that no words of gratitude and love went unspoken. Burl was a unique and special individual. A realist through and through. Much like the many stray animals he took in, he was wary and of those new to his life, yet once you were “in” you were in for keeps. By nature, he was never one to speak ill of others and he was also one of the most intelligent men you would ever meet (at least that is what he told us!). In his younger years, he was a speed reader of Encyclopedia’s with an enviable ability to recall facts and statistics. He was a veritable “Wikipedia” for friends and family long before Siri took over. A Country boy through and through, Burl grew up in a very modest home and attended a one room school house in the country. This upbringing was imbedded in the very fabric of his life and was displayed through his love of country music, the second amendment, and fast cars. A 1962 graduate of Pekin Community High School, Burl had very fond memories of his high school days including drag racing and pickup games of basketball with a wonderful group of high school friends that still keep in touch today. Burl is a 1966 graduate of Western University in Macomb, Illinois and worked most of his career in automobile dealerships until he retired from health complications in 2005. When you remember Burl, remember this: He was likely one of the most tender-hearted men you will ever meet. When he loved you, he loved you with everything he had! His family did their best to match that big love, caring for him to the best of their abilities during his later years. As such, he passed in his own bedroom, surrounded by the love of his family. His huge bear hugs, encouraging words, and realistic approach to the world are already missed. A CELBRATION OF HIS LIFE WILL BE HELD at Vista Community Church, Worthington Ohio 43085 on Sunday, December 9 at 2:00pm. His family requests no flowers, but would gratefully accept donations in Burl’s memory to: RescuedOhio Animal Rescue- http://www.rescuedohio.org/index.php/donations/

Sidney Burl Beavers

February 2, 1944 - December 2, 2018