Daniel Ray Beaver

Daniel Ray Beaver, 30, of Westville, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at his home. He was born January 8, 1984, in Danville, IL, the son of Gary and Julie {Ferrante} Beaver. He is survived by: his parents, Gary & Julie Beaver of Westville; his son, Dan Beaver; his brother, Brian (Tammy) Beaver of Rowland Heights, CA; his grandmothers, Mabel Boernson of Danville & Irene Smelser of Westville his aunts & uncles, Tony (Cathy) Ferrante of Paris, Kevin (Carla) Ferrante of Indiana, Kyle Ferrante of Indiana, Gene (Linda) Zick of Greenville, IL, & Charles Beaver of Danville; his many cousins, including Addy & Lexi McDaniel; his special friends, Tira Atkison, Ashland Hawkins, & Dakota Terry; and his four-legged friend, Ginger. He was preceded in death by: his grandfathers, Virgil Ferrante & Earl Beaver; and his grandmother, Marge Beaver. Dan loved spending time with his family & his son, Dan. He enjoyed being outdoors and hiking and taking his son to the park, as well as, listening to music. He had a very good artistic talent and liked to draw. He attended Home Gardens Church of the Nazarene and later Southside Church of the Nazarene. Dan loved to try to help others and had a heart of gold. He will be deeply missed. A private family service will be held. Sunsets Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.