Eugene “Bo” Beauchamp
Eugene “Bo” Edmond Beauchamp, 91, husband of Ruth Kuykendall Beauchamp, of Simpsonville, passed away on July 18, 2023. Born in Olga, ND, he was a son of the late Aristide and Cordelia Gendreau Beauchamp.
Being raised on a farm he developed a strong work ethic. He proudly served our country in the US Airforce for 20 years including duty during the Korean War. Upon returning state side, he met the love of his life, married and raised four children. His farm boy roots were clearly visible in his prolific gardens. He was dedicated in his work and was known to help people in the family and the community in difficult times. He was a practical joker and loved to tag people with nicknames. He was an admirable husband, father, uncle, mentor and friend to many and will be sorely missed.
In addition to his wife of 67 years, he is survived by four children, Michael Beauchamp (Pam), Janice Jennings (Victor), Mary Knight (Tim), and Belinda Simmons (Wayne); five grandchildren, Jeremy Knight (Ashley), Adam Jennings (Brenna), Patrick Jennings, Carol Simmons, and Janice Sims; nine great-grandchildren, Berkley Knight, Harper Knight, Radley Jennings, Tommy Jennings, Avery Jennings, Erin Sims, Blake Sims, Colby Sims, and Kaden Sims; and one brother, Remi Beauchamp.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters: Omer, Jeanette, Doris, Marcella, Hector, Harvey, Rolland, Richard and Lorraine.
A Visitation will be held Friday, July 21, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1100 Log Shoals Rd, Mauldin, and SC 29662. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Cannon-Byrd Memorial Park in Fountain Inn, SC following the service.
Donations in his name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, https://www.alz.org/?form=alz_donate
I know you will miss your Dad. But he wouldn’t trade being where he is now to come back to his earthly body. Prayers for God to wrap his arms around you and your family during this time.
Love sent to you
My heartfelt condolences to Auntie Ruth and all my southern cousins. May the gardens, the nicknames, and the ball caps bring you joyful memories of a truly great man. Love to all of you. ❤️
We would like to express our sympathies. Enjoyed our visits over the years, to bad you guys were so far away for many years. Uncle always did make a stop every few years so you could meet the rest of the family. Wish we could be there now.
Bo was the best neighbor anyone could have asked for. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and share the fruits of his garden with us. He was a big part of my kids lives as they grew up. He was always checking on them, making sure they were doing the right thing and was always such an encouragement. He loved to tease us all and as my son said he was his very first friend when we moved to SC. He made this West Virginia girl and her family feel right at home. I have missed seeing him out and about these past few years but cherish the wonderful memories and the friendship that was like no other. They don’t make em like him anymore. Love and prayers from all of us, Karen, Warren (Jo, Jo), Mary Ann, and Leah just next door.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. He was a beautiful person inside and out. You never knew what he was up to from one minute to the next. He was such a jokester. We enjoyed spending time with everyone last time we were in town. Please know that we are there in spirit. Love you all!
Ruth and Family. I just don’t have the words to express how I feel at the loss of a dear brother in law. I pray all of you have strength to live without his wisdom and love.
The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, Blessed be the name of the Lord . Aunt Lorraine
Our thoughts and prayers are with Uncle and all of his family! May God grant you all strength and peace in this time of need. He had a great run and brought joy to so many. We are with you all in Spirit! Love you all!
Michael & family,
I am so sad to hear that your dad passed away. He was a fine man. I always enjoyed when I would see him or talk to him on the phone. He was a mess, I never knew when he was pulling a joke on me or being serious. Let your happy memories get you through this valley. Prayers for all of you.
Sincerely,
Betty Stewart (formerly Waldrop)