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Richard œDick  P. Beaver, 83, of Smithville, died on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Brookdale of Wooster.
He was born July 24, 1938 in Creston to Paul E. and Verla Bricker Beaver.  On June 5, 1960, he married Jackie Hider.  She survives.Dick graduated from Stanton Military Academy in 1956 and had been the owner of Beaver Meats for over 50 years.  He was a member of Smithville United Methodist Church.    He was also a member of Ebenezer Lodge # 33 F. & A.M, the Shriner’s, the Jesters and the Scottish Rite, the Wooster Elks and had been a volunteer with the Central Fire District.   He enjoyed golfing, flying, water skiing, snow mobiling, playing cards and spending time with his grandkids.
Dick  served  his  country  in  the  U.S.  National  Guard.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his children Sherri Habansky of Florida, Greg (Stacy) Beaver of Smithville; grandchildren Steven Habansky, Colton and Clarke Beaver; siblings Beverly Crafton and Ted (Janet) Beaver both of Wooster; former son-in-law Bill Habansky of Florida and several nieces and nephews.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law Jack Crafton.
Private family services will be held with interment in Smithville Cemetery.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer ™s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or to the Shriner ™s Hospital for Children, Attn: Processing Center, P. O. Box 947765, Atlanta, GA, 30394 or to the Central Fire District, 232 N. Summit St., Smithville, OH 44677.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com

Memorial Contributions
Contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer ™s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or to the Shriner ™s Hospital for Children, Attn: Processing Center, P. O. Box 947765, Atlanta, GA, 30394 or to the Central Fire District, 232 N. Summit St., Smithville, OH 44677.

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42 Comments

  1. I am very sorry for your loss Mr. Dick Beaver was a great man.

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  2. So sorry to hear about Dick’s passing. We always had a good time when Dick was along. He was always the life of the party. He will be missed. Prayers for all the family.

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  3. So sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. You have my sincere sympathy.

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  4. Jackie, Sherri, Greg. So Sorry for your loss.

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  5. Jackie and Family.
    Terry and I were very saddened to hear of Dick’s passing.
    You all will be in our Prayers.
    May you RIP Dick.

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  6. Our deepest sympathies to the Beaver family. Dick was a wonderful, loving man with a great sense of humor. Cherish all the good memories. Love you all.

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  7. We have so many fond memories of Dick. They were all fun. Dick lived life to the fullest and will be missed. Jackie and family, we love you.

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  8. My sincere condolences to Dick’s family in their loss. Dick was a good friend for decades, a good man and I will dearly miss him and will forever cherish the memories.

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  9. Greg,

    I’m so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Dick was a great guy, with a great sense of humor. My deepest sympathies.

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  10. So sorry to hear of Richard’s passing.I went to school with Greg,(not pleasant memories),but that’s besides the point),condolences.(Jessieandtina1967@gmail.com)

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  11. So very sorry for your loss. Remembering many good times with Dick. My sincerest condolences!!! Prayers for your family!

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  12. So very sorry for your loss. Remembering many good times with Dick! My sincere condolences and prayers for your family!!

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  13. We are so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. He had a dynamite personality! Condolences to you all.

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  14. It is with a heavy heart that I offer my sincerest condolences to the Beaver family for your loss as Dick has been called home by the Great Architect of the Universe. May he rest in peace.

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  15. We are very sorry for your loss. Much love and prayers for your entire family. He will be missed dearly and remembered always.

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  16. Tim and I were so very sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. He and Tim shared the same birthday, and occasionally they would celebrate together. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

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  17. Tim and I were so very sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Tim and he shared a birthday, and occasionally celebrated together. Thoughts and prayers for all.

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  18. Shari, my deepest sympathies on the passing of your father…Eileen Lydon

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  19. So sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. I always appreciated that Dick provided me with Summer employment through my college years, which contributed significantly to paying for my education. Also, many good memories of post-work water skiing adventures at Prairie Lane.

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  20. My condolences to all of Dick’s family. He was a great supporter of ALL Smithville. I appreciated him and his business as a pillar of Smithville. His legacy will live on. God’s love,comfort, blessings and strength to his family.

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  21. Jackie, Beverly, and Ted: My sympathy and prayers for you and your families. I enjoyed my time growing up in school and then later working with Dick at Beaver Meats. God’s blessings to you.

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  22. We are so sorry for your loss. We remember Dick as a fun loving, happy person. He always brightened the day with a smile and usually a story…..or was the story!

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  23. Dear Family~ My sympathy for the loss of Dick. What a guy! I can just hear that laugh and see that great big smile. We all know he liked a good time, and he was fun to be around. May you always remember the good times you must have had all together. One of the last of a great group of fellows who made Wooster a great community. May they all be up in Heaven telling all their tales as they did on earth.

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  24. Jackie, my condolences to you and your family during this sad time, with prayers

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  25. Greg and family, you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father and loved one. He was a good man and liked him alot.again so sorry for your loss

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  26. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

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  27. To the Entire Beaver family we are so sorry for your loss. Chippewa will not be the same without Dick Beaver.

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  28. So sorry for your loss. Dick was one of a kind and he will be missed.

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  29. Jackie and family,
    We are so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. The Wellington’s will remember he always had a smile on his face.

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  30. We are very sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. He will be missed and his memory lives on here in Chippewa.
    Our sincere condolences – Ty and Cindy

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  31. My deepest sympathy Jackie to you and your family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  32. Greg, I am sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

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  33. To Jackie, Sherry, Greg and all in the Beaver Family;
    My condolences and deep sympathy to all of you in this time of loss and grief. I have so many great memories of Dick and all of the great outings that our families had at Prairie Lane, combined vacations (especially Niagara Falls), and many pig roasts and steak grilling events. Dick and my dad were truly a dynamic duo at those events! My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Ben Fetter

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  34. Greg so sorry for the loss of your farther prayers for you and your family

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  35. So very sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Many good memories with the family! My thoughts and prayers are with you!

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