Betty J. Beachler

August 3, 1922 - April 6, 2017

Betty June Beachler, 94, of Hagerstown, died at her home on Thursday, April 6, 2017. She was born in Redkey on August 3, 1922 to Cecil and Ruby (Jackson) Owens and had lived in Hagerstown for the past 70 years. Betty worked for the Department of the Navy during WWII. In 1947, Betty and her husband, Paul, founded Beachler's Furniture in Hagerstown, which she operated until her retirement. She was a member of Hagerstown First United Methodist Church, a member and past president of Psi Iota Xi, Post 333 American Legion Auxiliary and several bridge clubs. Survivors include two sons, Robert Beachler (Susan) and Philip Beachler (Jan); seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a brother, Robert Owens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 1990. Visitation will be 10 AM to 12 noon on Tuesday, April 11, at Hagerstown First United Methodist Church. Services will follow at 12. Rev. John Huff will officiate. Burial will be in Brick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to American Cancer Society or Indiana Right to Life, 9465 Counselors Row, Ste. 200, Indianapolis, IN 46240.