Allison, Jake, Braden and I said goodbye to Brad – the love of my life, my best friend, the father of my children, my husband – at 10:30 pm on Thursday April 15th. This painful parting took place only 26 hours after he was struck by a totally unforeseen and untreatable aneurysm in his brain. In this unbelievably short period of time the heavens were lit with thousands of prayers from around the world -- from family, friends, friends of friends and prayer groups. People whose lives Brad had touched --in Michigan, London, Illinois, Florida, New Jersey, Canada, New Orleans, Texas, Arizona, California, Ohio, Brasil, Mexico, Belgium, Australia, Germany, China, Indiana, and countless other cities, states and countries -- all cried out to God to Save this man we knew who was so incredibly special in our lives. God, a power far greater than us and infinitely wise had decided that it was time for Brad to find his place in heaven. We do not understand, but we have faith that some day we it will be revealed to us why Brad was only with us here on earth for 49 years. In the meantime, we will hold his memories in our hearts and he will live through the family, friends and strangers whose lives were changed by his presence. Family and friends who knew him well, and strangers who will never know his name – from those he encountered and helped in countless ways everyday of his life… to the strangers who will be receiving the vital, healthy organs that Brad no longer needs, so they can live. Thank you for your thoughts and please keep us in your prayers while we start our new journey – Brad’s in heaven and ours here on earth.

God Bless, Denise Beachy

Brad was born on June 16, 1960 in Cass City to Vernon and the late Dorothy (Kilbourn) Beachy. He grew up in Gagetown and later Pigeon graduating from Lakers in 1978. He and Denise were married July 18, 1989 in Pigeon We could go into all of his accomplishments, love of sports, hobbies and dreams, but those of you who knew him, already know; and those that didn't would have been enriched by him. Brad also leaves behind a granddaughter, Annika; his father, Vernon (Marian) Beachy of Pigeon; siblings, Benny (Laura) Beachy of Bay Port, Lenny (Linda) Beachy of Hendersonville, TN, Kenny Beachy of Cass City and Jill (John) Champagne of Elkton; his in-laws, Jim and Rose DeMarais of Caseville, Michelle DeMarais of Dearborn, Patty (Brian) King of Chicago, IL, Martin (Rene) DeMarais of Geneva, IL, John (Allison) DeMarais of Phoenix, AZ and Dave (Chasely) DeMarais of Denver, CO His mother, Dorothy Beachy and a sister, Jennifer preceded him in death. Brad's funeral celebration will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 20, at the Pigeon River Mennonite Church, on Geiger Rd. He will be buried next to his mother at the Michigan Ave Mennonite Cemetery. His family will receive friends from 2 to 9 PM Sunday and 2 to 9 PM Monday at Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton and at the church after 10 AM Tuesday

Memorial contributions may be made to Sebewaing Little League, USA Athletic Boosters or to the family.