Obituary
William “Bill” Robert Beaver, Greenwood, IN, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. He was 91 years old. Bill was born in Shelbyville, IN to his mother, Irene Beaver. He graduated from Shelbyville High School and attended Butler University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in Psychology in 1957 and Master's in Education in 1963. Bill married his wife, Nadara (Fletcher) on January 30, 1960, and they shared 59 years of marriage together until Nadara passed away in 2019.
Bill worked as a teacher for LaRue Carter Hospital and retired after thirty-seven years of service. Bill was a member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church with his wife for fifty-six years. He enjoyed ushering at the church for over forty years and participated as a minister to the sick in association with Our Lady of the Greenwood. Bill also served on the Our Lady of the Greenwood School board for three years and was the president of the school board for one year. Bill was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus, council 6138. He enjoyed participating in the Knights of Columbus Bowling league well into his golden years. Bill made a point to apply to be the teacher in space due to his innate love for learning and teaching. Bill was also a part of the Greenwood Lassie League; he enjoyed coaching, umpiring, and leading the organization for many years. Bill was an avid sports fan who supported a variety of teams throughout his life, including the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Golden State Warriors, Butler University Bull Dogs, IU Hoosiers, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Cardinals. Bill also enjoyed watching the IndyCar series and playing golf in his spare time. Bill was known to love Reese’s and spending time with his loved ones. Bill put his family and his church at the center of his life. His family-oriented nature, unique sense of humor, and devoted prayers will be dearly missed by those he leaves behind.
Bill is survived by his children, Mark (Connie) Beaver, Gayle Alvey, Ann (Mark) Jones, and Marcia (Mike) Ewbank; his grandchildren, Amanda Lawson, Danielle Blake, Lindsay Alvey, Bo Ewbank, Payton Beaver, and Austin Sellers and his five great grandchildren.
Bill is preceded in death by his mother and his wife, Nadara Beaver.
A visitation for Bill will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a Rosary service staring at 6:30 pm. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church (335 South Meridian Street Greenwood, IN 46143). Family and friends will depart the church after the service in a funeral procession and arrive at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens (1977 S SR 135, Greenwood, IN, 46143) for a short committal service and entombment.
Donations
For those choosing to make memorial contributions, please send donations to Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church Attn: Knights of Columbus Safe Haven Baby Box.