Brett Matthew Beaver

Brett Matthew Beaver, 57, of West End, NC passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at FirstHealth Hospice House in West End, NC. Brett was born in Elkhart, Indiana to Betty M. and Thomas R. Beaver on February 22, 1965 in a snowstorm. He was an amazing athlete, excelling in baseball, track, lacrosse and pickleball. His artistic talent lead to an art scholarship to Texas Tech University in 1983. He met his future wife, Kelly Huneryager, at a Christmas party that same year. He married Kelly Ann Huneryager on August 15, 1987 and completed his graphic design degree at Ball State University in 1989. He began his career in Graphic design with a position at Ball Corporation. Over his 30+ years of design work in glass packaging, he patented several glass bottle designs and won numerous awards in his industry. Brett was a founding Member of the Muncie Baseball association and coached many teams over the years. His ability to coach and mentor youth was a special gift and he loved his time on any sport field. He and Kelly spent many hours watching and cheering for their 4 children in school, church, band, and sports events. Brett was predeceased by his father, Thomas Beaver, in January 2022. He was diagnosed with Kidney cancer in August of 2022. Despite a multi-treatment approach, he succumbed to cancer on December 30, 2022. He was surrounded by his children and held by his wife as he transitioned into Christ's arms. He is survived by his mother Betty Weed, siblings, Brian, Brad (wife Charlene), Aaron (wife Jodi), and Andrea Hanes (husband Keith), wife Kelly and children: Rachel (husband Zachary Pessagno), Garrett (partner Kaori), Brock (partner Maia), and Madelyn. His absolute joy was time with his 2 grandchildren: Clementine Beaver and Nicholas Pessagno. He was very excited to learn granddaughter, Alaria Pessagno, is expected in April 2023. Brett loved to laugh and gather with family. He was an aficionado of the family dice game. He was respected and loved by many family and friends including: aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews, coworkers, and teammates. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm in Grace Bible Church, 1700 Edwardsburg Avenue, Elkart, IN 46514. It will be hosted by the family. Private scattering of the ashes. The family will receive friends in a Celebration of his life open house from 2-4:00 pm. In memory of Brett, donations can be made to First Health Hospice House, 251 Campground Road, West End, NC 27376.

Brett Matthew Beaver

February 22, 1965 - December 30, 2022