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- [S1115] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;), Beebe, Clifford Averill, Rev.
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Rev Clifford Averill Beebe
BIRTH 2 Apr 1899 Odin, Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA
DEATH 16 Sep 1978 (aged 79)
Ormond Beach, Volusia County, Florida, USA
BURIAL Mei-Wun Memorial Cemetery
Carraway, Putnam County, Florida, USA
MEMORIAL ID 100502053 ·
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"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 200, No 11, p 24, Nov., 1978.
Clifford Averill Beebe, born at Odin, Pa., April 2, 1899, to Victor L. and Stella Andrews Beebe, passed from this life September 16, 1978, at Ormond Beach, Fla., at the age of 79 years, 5 months, 14 days.
In 1922 he married Clara G. Lewis and to this union were born
- a daughter, Anne Estelle Lastinger of Ormond Beach, Fla.; and
twin sons,
- David Lewis Beebe of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and
- Paul Victor Beebe, who preceded his father in death January 13, 1971.
Pastor Cliff was ordained to the ministry by the First Seventh Day Baptist Church in Hebron, Pa., in 1926. He received his B.A. degree from Alfred University and attended Alfred University School of Theology, Alfred, N.Y.
He pastored SDB churches at Fouke, Ark.; Berea, W. Va.; Nady (Little Prairie), Ark.; Hebron Center, Pa.; Erbacon (Crites Mountain), W. Va.; Gentry, Ark.; Carraway (Putnam County), Fla.; Yonah Mountain (near Cleveland), Ga.; Edinburg, Tex.; and Paint Rock, Ala. Some of these churches he served more than once.
He was owner and publisher of the Bible Witness, Press. He authored and published tracts and books and printed the official minutes of the Southwestern Association of Seventh Day Baptist Churches for many years.
He was a member of the Seventh Day BaptIst Church in Paint Rock, Ala., and was given the title of "Pastor Emeritus." He was honored and given a gold-headed cane by the Seventh Day Baptist Historical Society at General Conference in Clarksville Ark., in 1977 for his historical research and his devoted endeavor in his pastoral services.
His Christian witness and example have been a blessing and help to many, many people. He was truly a man of God and by his influence was used of God in helping several young men, of whom I am one to enter the ministry.
He and his wife Clara were active in promoting Christian youth camps from whIch several youths have gone on in various areas of Christian service. Their endeavor to promote youth camps resulted in the second Seventh Day Baptist Youth Camp to be established, later named Camp Joy. Others were Camp Harley Sutton and Camp Miles.
His patience and love to his fellowman were a reflection of his deep and abiding love for the Heavenly Father. He had the love, admiration, and respect of all who knew him and they feel their lives are better for having known him as a friend. They were encouraged by his Christian example.
In addition to
- his wife,
- daughter and
- son he is survived by
- one sister, Rachel Sutton Hunting, of Berkeley, Calif.;
fourteen grandchIldren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of friends who lovingly called him "Uncle Cliff."
A memorial service was held at the Carraway (FL) Seventh Day Baptist Church on Sabbath afternoon, September 23, 1978, conducted by Evangelist Jim Mitchell of Little Rock, Ark., assisted by Pastor Robert Harris of Paint Rock. Ala.; Pastor Marion Van Horn of Daytona Beach, Fla.; and Pastor Joseph Price of Carraway, Fla.
- Interment was in the Mei-Wun Cemetery in Carraway.
J.M.M.
Transcribed by Jon Saunders, Contributor 47674050
Family Members
Parents Victor L Beebe 1872-1939
Estella Andrews Beebe 1874-1936
Spouse Clara Gertrude Lewis Beebe 1897-1995 (m. 1922)
Children Paul Victor Beebe 1931-1971
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- [S1115] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;), Lewis Beebe, Clara Gertrude.
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Clara Gertrude Lewis Beebe
BIRTH 19 Mar 1897 Genesee, Allegany County, New York, USA
DEATH 31 Aug 1995 (aged 98)
Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida, USA
BURIAL Mei-Wun Memorial Cemetery
Carraway, Putnam County, Florida, USA
MEMORIAL ID 100501950 ·
PHOTOS 0
FLOWERS 2
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 217, No 12, p 24, Dec., 1995.
Clara Gertrude (Lewis) Beebe, 98, passed from this life on August 31, 1995, at Daytona Beach, Fla.
She was born on March 19, 1897, in Little Genesee, N.Y., the daughter of Clarence L.E. Lewis and Extella (Buten) Lewis. Her mother died when Clara was 16, and she helped raise her younger brothers and sisters.
- Following her mother's death, the family moved from their farm home to Alfred, N.Y.
- Clara attended Alfred University, majoring in home economics.
- On August 18, 1922, she married Clifford Beebe, a student at Alfred School of Theology.
Shortly after their marriage, the Beebes moved to Fouke, Ark., where Clifford pastored the Seventh Day Baptist Church and both taught in the local SDB academy. This began a long series of pastorates in many states, with Clara faithfully working beside her husband. In 1965, they were the first SDBs to undertake a missionary field trip to meet with Sabbatarians in Mexico.
Clara served on the Women's Board and the Young People's Board of General Conference.
In 1967, she received the Robe of Achievement from the Women's Society.
- Clara was a housewife who stayed home and cared for her children - except for a few years during World War II when teachers were in short supply. She maintained a lifelong love of poetry, which she passed on to her children. She was active in ministry with her husband, and together they established three youth camping programs. She was particularly active in work with children and young people, and taught innumerable Vacation Bible Schools, Sabbath Schools, and summer camps.
At the time of her death, Clara was living in Daytona Beach. Seldom able to attend services in recent years, she maintained a lively interest in both the local congregation and in the broader work of Seventh Day Baptists.
Survivors include
- one daughter, Anne Lastinger, of Daytona Beach;
- and one son, David, of St. Louis, Mo.
She also leaves behind, to glory in her Christian teaching and example, 15 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
- In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a twin son, Paul, who died in 1971; and by one great-grandson.
A memorial service was held at the Daytona Beach SDB Church on September 4, 1995, with Rev. John H. Camenga offIciating.
- On September 9, 1995, a committal service was held at the SDB cemetery at Caraway, near Palatka, Fla.
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Parents Clarence L. Lewis 1862-1939
Huldah Estelle Buten Lewis 1870-1913
Spouse Clifford Averill Beebe 1899-1978 (m. 1922)
Siblings Gerald Ellsworth Lewis 1907-1990
Children Paul Victor Beebe 1931-1971
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