John Robert Beeker Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 2, 2026, at the age of 87, John Robert Beeker Jr. (Hope, Indiana) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Dean Beeker and Bernice Joann; and his son-in-law Larry Shepherd. He is survived by: his wife Viola Rose Lyle; his children, Jonna Shepherd, Bob Beeker (Beth) and Terri Young (Kevin); his grandchildren, Ashley Gearhart (Dave), Jason Gearhart (Whitney), Brittany Need (Brady) and Braden Young (Morgan); his great grandchildren, Emma, Connor Gearhart, Ivy and Gatlin Need; and his sisters, Sue Christy, Linda Fowler, Judi Christy and Pat Bense. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
