Thursday, August 02, 2007

ELI C. BEACHY REUNION


The reunion was held July 27-29, 2007 at the Rock Eagle Conference facility in Eatonton GA. It was hosted by Elizabeth Lyles and her family. It kicked off Friday night at the home of Margo (great granddaughter) & Jerry McClain, who hosted a cookout for everyone. Next morning after breakfast, a video commemorating the life of Florence Hostetler, daughter of Eli C. Beachy was viewed. Through out the afternoon time was spent visiting and viewing photo/memory/genealogy/history books of the Beachy family.There were fifty in attendance. In the evening after dinner there was a worship service, and family introductions, also a sharing time where different ones shared a memory or story about Eli C. or Mary Ann (Kauffman) Beachy. Weather was in the high 80's with a hard rain Saturday night. Reunion closed Sunday morning after a devotional, and time of worship. Thanks to Candice Knight granddaughter of Eli C. for the information.