Tommy G. Beavers of Forsyth, Montana, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 30, 2013. He had moved to Forsyth with his daughter in June 2011. Tommy was born November 24, 1936 to Taylor and Flora (Israel) Beaver Sr. in Stilwell, Oklahoma.
Tommy’s hometown was Stilwell, OK. Tommy graduated from Cave Springs High School in Cave Springs, OK. After high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force on August 23, 1954. While Tommy was in the Air Force he married Evelyn Poteet on June 4, 1955. Tommy and Evelyn resided in Midwest City, OK. Tommy was honorably discharged on August 22, 1958. He then attended barber college then took up residence in Tulsa, OK. Three children were born to this union, Mike, Dwayne and Cheryl. Following their divorce, Tommy lived at several locations in the Midwest.
Tommy belonged to the Oklahoma State Board of Barbers. He enjoyed being a barber, enjoyed Country and Western music, and was a great storyteller.
Tommy is survived by his children: Mike (Betty Ridgley) Beavers of Ethete, WY, Dwayne (Cheryl) Beavers of Tulsa, OK, and Cheryl (Grant) Black Guptill of Forsyth, MT; his Grandchildren Stephen, Jaymes, Hannah, Jeffrey, Jessie and Ann. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren Ella, Ian, Aurora, Jacob, Caleb, Bella and Steven; siblings: David Beaver of Kansas City, MO, Glenna Ford of Owasso, OK, and Darlene Vann of Stilwell, OK. He is survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Tommy is preceded in death by his father Taylor Sr., mother Flora, brother Taylor Jr., and niece Brenda Boyer.
Tommy’s remains will be taken to Oklahoma by his daughter at a later date. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth assisted the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
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Cheryl Black Guptill says
May you rest in peace Dad! I love you and will miss you!!!! Your Daughter Cheryl
Janet Neely says
Cheryl,
Though I never met your Dad you and I have spoken of him often in the past couple of years. I know you and your family will miss him very much and that it hurts to think he’s gone. I am praying for all of you and keeping you especially in my thoughts. Take care my friend and call me anytime night or day for any reason! Sending comfort and God’s blessing from Oklahoma!
Jennifer Grefe says
Cheryl:
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Your Dad was quite a man! I am so happy I had the chance to spend time with him. As I’ve told you before, he loved you so very much. He was proud of you.
~RIP Tommy
Paula Lassiter Kasishke says
My dearest friend, I am so sorry for your loss!! Know we are thinking of you and keeping you deeply in our hearts. As Janet said Oklahoma is sending God’s blessings and comfort! I love you sweet friend, sister by heart and we are all praying for you and yours at this time and always!!
Myrna Dixon says
Cheryl, wish we could be there for you, just know we will be there when you bring him home to rest. Love you girl. Our deepest sympathies are with you and you can take comfort in knowing you did everything you could to care for him these last few years. I know he appreciated you being there for him.
Glenna Ford says
Remembering all the good times in our childhood. WIll miss visiting with you on the phone. Look forward to seeing you in a better place.
Karen Humphrey says
Cheryl – wish I could be there for you but know I am thinking of you and praying for you. Your Dad was a “unique” individual and I loved him a lot. I love you too – you are truly one of my favorite cousins!
Cathy Byron says
I didn’t ever meet this man, but felt I knew him after writing the PALS story for the paper that featured his Christmas party. May all the memories provide the healing for those he leaves behind.
Jane Neumiller says
Tommy Beavers you were one of the most loving person and caring person I have ever met and worked with. Cheryl my heart and soul goes out to you, and you were a very lucky to have a Daddy like you do. Just remember the good times, don’t beat your self up for the things you did not get to say or the things you did not get to do all the things you wantedto do together.
Just remember your Daddy loved you. Cheryl I love you and I am here for you! Please call me any time.
I love you Cheryl
Sue Mercer says
Cheryl,
Just found out about your loss. I think about you and your dad a lot. Your dad was a unique man. The stories he told, the braveness ofhis soul, the merriment he bestowed, plus his harmonica prowess were unparralled by none. A sweet man with integrity who was brave enough to fight fotYou, my little apple, didn’t fall far from that tree. Never met a stranger, love with all your might, tenacious, brave and true. You are a unique individual, as well. Not real sure about your musical talent, but you’ve given me quite a few hilarious stories.
Your life has been forever changed, but please know only God can determine the time and day to be called home. Do not feel that you could have prevented this event. God wins every time. I fully believe that your dad is now unfettered by his earthly body’s failings. He’s joyously free. I know it will take time for you to accept this huge sadness and monumental change in your life. “They” say it gets easier in time, I know my grief isn’t as painful as it was, but I still miss my parents profoundly.
Love you, honey.
I remain right here for you. Always and forever yours.
You remain in my thoughts and prayers,
Sue Mercer says
Cheryl,
Just found out about your loss. I had been thinking about you and your dad a lot. Your dad was a unique man. The stories he told, the braveness of his soul, the merriment he bestowed, plus his harmonica prowess was unparralled by none. A sweet man with integrity who was brave enough to fight for what he held dear. And, my little apple, you didn’t fall far from that tree. Never met a stranger, love with all your might, tenacious, brave and true. You are a unique individual, as well. Not real sure about your musical talent, but you’ve reduced me to tears by quite a few hilarious stories.
Your life has been forever changed, but please know only God can determine the time and day to be called home. Do not feel that you could have prevented this event. God wins every time. I fully believe that your dad is now unfettered by his earthly body’s failings. He’s joyously free. I know it will take time for you to accept this huge sadness and monumental change in your life. “They” say it gets easier in time, I know my grief isn’t as painful as it was, but I still miss my parents profoundly.
Love you, honey.
I remain right here for you. Always and forever yours.
You remain in my thoughts and prayers. Just know that you were a blessing to your dad, you both have made a possitive impact on every heart you’ve touched and you are not alone.
T Alston says
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the hope of seeing your loved one again by means of the resurrection (John 5:28,29)