Joseph Edwin Beikman
August 21, 1952 ~ November 3, 2018
Joseph Edwin Beikman, 66, Mooresville passed away at his home November 3, after a 19-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Joe was born August 21, 1952, in Beech Grove. He married Beverly Haymaker Beikman on October 17, 1970, in Banta. He is survived by Beverly; his daughters Angela Lenk and Erin (Jeffrey) Pipkin; granddaughters Lauren Lenk and Haleigh (Adam) Gamberg; and grandsons Sam, Max and Alex Pipkin. He is also survived by his mother Mary Green; brothers John (Crystal) Beikman and David (Fritzie) Beikman; sisters Francie Smith, Kathy (Dave) Matney and Rosie Kronz; and many members of the Haymaker family. He was preceded in death by his father John and brother Michael.
Joe lived for his family and spent his happiest years coaching his daughters in basketball, softball and volleyball, helping with 4-H and volunteering at their school activities. He could be found most weekends attending choir, school and sporting events. He also enjoyed woodworking, programming electronics, visiting casinos, and cheering for Purdue and the Indianapolis Colts.
Joe graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1970. He spent 37 years with Mooresville’s Department of Public Works and was the town’s building inspector before retiring in 2013. He was elected to the Mooresville Town Council in 2014, also serving on the town’s Planning and Redevelopment Commissions until his death. In the 1970s and 1980s, he was a member and chief of the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Visitation with the family is Tuesday, November 6, 2018, 3 to 8 p.m., at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 39 E. High St., Mooresville. Private graveside services will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Waverly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Community Foundation of Morgan County, where the family hopes to establish a fund in his memory. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I’ve known Bev and Joe for a very long time, and he was always in a good mood and loved to tease and joke with people. You’re in a better place now, old friend – the battle’s over and it’s time to rest. God Bless you! Darlena Riley
David & Peggy Edwards R.I.P. Joe Thanks to you and your family.
Heaven gained a hero yesterday… For 48 years, Joe Beikman and I had a running feud. In typical Joe fashion (meaning he put his mind to something and promptly and methodically executed his plan to make it become reality), he met my best friend, romanced her, swept her off her feet and married her in October 1970, putting an end to our plans of Beverly Haymaker Beikman going off to Purdue University and being my college roommate. (To be honest, I had forgiven him some time ago.) Joe made Bev happy, kept her that way, too! Together they created two wonderful and talented daughters who, in turn, continued the legacy bringing them the gift of loving and lovable grandchildren. And together they served the community, along with friends and family. Service seem/ed/s to be a theme for the Joe Beikman family and Joe led them by example. He was quiet (mostly) but never shy about speaking up for what he believed and put actions to his words that, as well, served to better us all. Remarkably, he also bore the onslaught of pancreatic cancer quietly, preferring to remain strong for others as he fought his battle privately. The world has lost a champion of a man, the Mooresville-Waverly community has lost a patron, advocate, tireless worker and practitioner of good will, the Haymaker-Beikman-Kelly family has lost a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother (-in-law), uncle, and I, as so many of you, have lost a friend of worth. I invite you to join me as we weep and mourn this loss to offer comfort to his family, to pick up the gauntlet he has had to lay aside and to celebrate a life well-lived, sharing the joy that we had the privilege of having Joe Beikman in our lives. I will miss you, my friend. Rest well now, beyond the pain. God, in your mercy, grant us your Peace. Hail Purdue~Boiler up~Go Blue~Family is forever~Love one another~Cancer Sucks~Go big or go home~Vote! Amen. X
Thinking of you art this time.
Bev, we were so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing, our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this time. With Sincere Sympathy, Tom & Marilyn Hamilton
Joe was always nice and helpful to me with all of my questions. You and your family are in my prayers.
Beverly and all Haymaker family and dear friends: This is Kathy Hodges Brownell from Northern New York. Beverly and I were and will always be best friends from days on that yellow school bus. She and I shared so many wonderful funny stories and memories. We laughed until our sides ached, every day! Anyone who met and married my special friend is also a special friend to me and my family, and Joe was certainly that for Bev. He was “her rock,” as Bev told me on the phone this weekend. He was everything for her, her daughters, families and sweet grand children. He was so helpful, responsible, giving, took such wonderful care of her and all that was dear to her. We love you Joe in heaven, love you Beverly and all the Haymaker family. God Bless You. Kathy and Dan.. Sara and Jonathan (in Arizona and Seattle)
What a lovely tribute, Bev, to Joe and your family and grand children.. .the Morgan Co Fair, Old Pioneer Park, recognized that.. so many trips to Vegas and to cool, fun spots for you and Joe… you did so much together and laughed so much. We love you and don’t want you to be so sad. Our hearts go out to you. Love and God Bless. Kathy (Hodges) and Dan Brownell
Erin and family, we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. The Carson family