Beeson - John H.
JOHN H. BEESON
Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 13 May 1965 - typed by JR
Dr. John H. Beeson, 82, a practicing dentist here for 55 years before his retirement in 1963, died at his home, 308 S. Grant Ave., at 9:35 a.m. Thursday following a lengthy illness. He was a charter member of the Crawfordsville Rotary Club and was active in the organization for many years. He served as president of the Crawfordsville club in 1927 and as district governor for Indiana in 1931-32. During his term he attended a Rotary Convention in Zurich, Switzerland. Dr. Beeson was interested in a number of community activities over the years. He was a member of the Crawfordsville School Board from 1934 to 1937, and was president of the group for the 1936-37 school year. Born March 10, 1883, in Parke County, he was the son of Stephen Kersey and Ellen Teague Beeson. He resided on his parents' farm near Turkey Run State Park during his youth and was graduated from Marshall High School. As a young man he was an Indiana guide at the St. Louis world Fair. He spent the following year on the famous Miller's 101 Ranch. Following this he taught in Parke County schools for a number of years. Dr. Beeson was graduated from Indiana Dental College in 1908 and started his dental practice in Marshall, remaining there for a short time. From there he moved his practice to Crawfordsville. In March, 1963, Dr. Ralph G. Wilson became associated with him and continues to practice in the same office. Dr. Beeson married Winnie Davis on Aug. 28, 1910, in Crawfordsville and the couple began housekeeping in the city. They have remained here since that time. Dr. Beeson was a member of the Crawfordsville First Christian Church. He had held numerous offices in the Indiana Dental Association during his career including vice president of the organization. He was also a member of the Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity. A 50-year member of the Masonic organizations, he served as master of Montgomery Lodge No. 50 in 1925. He became a Mason at Marshall on Dec. 7, 1908, but was transferred here May 1, 1911. Survivors include the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Keller of Shaker Heights, Ohio; a son, Charles R. Beeson of Shaker Heights; two granddaughters, Miss Ann B. Keller of Washington, D.C., and ,Debra Beeson of Shaker Heights; three grandsons, John Paul Keller of New York City, David Parks Beeson and Dennis Charles Beeson, both of Shaker Heights, and a great-granddaughter. Dr. Beeson was preceded in death by an infant son, John Jr. He was preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers.