December 9, 1935 – November 9, 2019
Donald Dale Beam, 83, passed away on Saturday morning, November 9, 2019 at his home in Sheridan surrounded by his loving family. Born December 9, 1935 in Noblesville, he was the son of the late Don and Ada (Michael) Beam.
A 1953 graduate of Sheridan High School, Dale was lifelong livestock and grain farmer in Hamilton County and a member of the Young Farmers. He was also a veteran of the United States Army.
Dale had a love (some might call it an obsession) for anything that had a motor in it. He loved the sheer size and power of the larger trains but was just as head over heels when he got behind the wheel of one of his go-carts and went racing. He also enjoyed flying model airplanes, and tractor pulls seemed to always pull him in their direction. No matter the activity, Dale had a knack for making new friends with fellow enthusiasts. Some of these friendships were how Dale became involved with the Flywheelers Club.
As the years progressed, Dale and his wife Sandra began wintering in Florida. They loved going back year after year. They had friends they enjoyed visiting, the winter weather was definitely NOT the same as Indiana’s, and they had a house that fit their needs perfectly. They loved their “winter house” so much that they had an exact copy built on their farm in Indiana.
Dale is survived by the love of his life, Sandra Marie (Padgett) Beam. She and Dale were married on January 1, 1956. Dale is also survived by his loving daughter, Rhonda Darlene Beam, Sheridan, and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan. Burial will follow at Spencer Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented the Sheridan Six Points Church.
Arrangements
Calling: 4 to 8 p.m., Nov. 15
Service: 2 p.m., Nov. 15
Location: Kercheval Funeral Home
Condolences: kerchevalfuneralhome.com