Dr. Craig W. Beachler was born March 1, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio. He later moved to San Francisco for a few years, then to Guerneville, California, where he resided for 22 years. He had recently moved to Merced, California. On June 2, 2014 at the age of 66 Craig passed away with his longtime partner by his side.
He leaves behind his devoted partner of 30 years, Matthew Hansen; mother, Elsie Weiss; and sister, Robin.
Craig attended Johns Hopkins University and Baylor College of Medicine, earning his degrees in medicine. For 25 years, Craig worked as a pediatrician at Southeast Bay Pediatrics, where he was also a managing partner. He was proud of his success and all he had accomplished.
A big part of Craig's livelihood was in making others happy and introducing them to the enjoyments life had to offer such as theaters, dancing, and traveling. His happiest moments where out on the dance floor with Matthew. Craig will be remembered for his love of life, his sense of humor, and how giving of himself he was.