David Lloyd Beebe

David Lloyd Beebe passed away on September 26, 2022 at the age of 71. David was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline Logan Beebe, and by his father, Lloyd Erwin Beebe, and is survived by his brother Douglas Beebe. David was born in Boston, Massachusetts, where his parents started their family, and then moved to Minneapolis in 1961 when David and his brother Douglas were young. David graduated as valedictorian of the Washburn High School class of 1969 in Minneapolis. During high school David was a nationally-ranked junior chess champion; a National Merit Scholarship winner; nearly scored double 800's on his SAT's; attended Boys State; and spent summers in Cornell University's Telluride Society program. David received his formal education at Harvard, the University of Minnesota, and Pacific School of Religion. He loved learning; he read voraciously; and he remembered almost everything he read. During his college and university years, David also began learning to live with mental illness. Mental health became his life's work. David was a mental health worker for many years, and as a mental health advocate stressed removing the stigma. He retired from Tasks Unlimited after 25 years of helping people like himself learn daily living and work skills, so that they could earn salaries and become more independent. He loved his job and all of the people with whom he crossed paths. David developed a strong faith in God during his adult years. He was a practicing Catholic. He considered himself a born again Christian and follower of his Savior Jesus Christ. He invested time daily in reading the Bible and prayer. In retirement, David spent his time volunteering at the Basilica of St. Mary's in downtown Minneapolis, helping to feed the needy who stopped by the church. He also had lunch and volunteered at Vail Place on 36th and Hennepin Avenue South in Minneapolis. He led a monthly discussion group called "Philosopher's Stone." In his last years David especially enjoyed art, listening to operas, classical music and contemporary Christian music with meaningful lyrics. Throughout his adult life, David frequented coffee houses in the city, with the Coffee Gallery and Caffetto's being two of his favorites. He met with many different friends most nights for dinner and conversation. When David received his cancer diagnosis, he stated clearly that he was not afraid to die due to his faith and hope as a Christian. Hopes and prayers for David were that if God was to take him, it would be gentle and without much suffering. He was without pain until his last day prior to passing peacefully in his home. In his last week, he had friends visit in his home every day, and close friends stayed the night when he passed. David is survived by a multitude of dear friends who will surely miss him. David's Funeral and Memorial Service will be November 9, 2022 at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis on 36th and Hennepin Avenue South. 10:00 am - Memorial service at the Historic Chapel at Lakewood Cemetery 10:45 am - Interment at the new Garden Mausoleum at Lakewood 12pm (Noon) - A small lunch afterwards is being planned Information is also available on the Washburn-McReavy Funeral website. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to: "Vail Place," a very special part of David's life. Here's a link to their donor opportunities: https://www.vailplace.org/support/donor-opportunities/ Please indicate: In Honor Of or In Memory Of David Lloyd Beebe. Thank you.

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David Lloyd Beebe

September 5, 1951 - September 26, 2022

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David Lloyd Beebe

September 5, 1951 - September 26, 2022

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