John C. Beyen was born July 4, 1917 in the Netherlands. He was the son of Floris and Adriana Muilwijk Beyen. He married Askarinina Weynschenk in the Netherlands, July 22, 1953. Mr. Beyen was a farmer. He moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas in 1980 from Illinois. He enjoyed farming, fishing, gardening, and all his critters, especially Koko, Cookie, Brownie and Nikita. John C. Beyen passed away January 20, 2006, at the age of 88 years, 6 months and 16 days. Survivors: Two sons, James H. (Ilse) Beijen and Michael(Terry) Beyen, both of Mountain Home, Arkansas; one daughter, Adriana Beyen of Fayetteville, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Brian, Christine, David and Amanda; five great-grandchildren, Breanna, Hart, Hunter, Megan and Taylor; and sister, Janny Koes of the Netherlands Preceded in Death by: His wife, parents and one broher Funeral: Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday, January 28, 2006, 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Larry Olson officiating Memorials: Hospice House