David Joseph Beussink

David Joseph Beussink, 80, of Jackson, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born August 1, 1942, in Leopold, Missouri, to Anthony and Mary Arnzen Beussink. He and Judy F. Elfrink were married August 17, 1963, in Portageville, Missouri. David was employed as a Carpenter for many years with Seabaugh Construction in Jackson. He honorably served in the Missouri National Guard from February 4, 1966, to May 1, 1972. David cherished his grandchildren and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them. His other interests included hunting, fishing, farming, vegetable gardening, and woodworking. He had an eye for classic cars and was passionate about restoring them. David was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson and was a Fourth Degree Knight of the Bishop Timon K.C. Council 6405 in Jackson. He was also a former member of the Capaha Antique Car Club of Cape Girardeau. Loving survivors include his wife of nearly 60 years, Judy Beussink of Jackson; daughter, Dorcas (Kristopher) Bonnegent and their son, Lucas of Jackson; son, David (Amy) Beussink Jr. and their children, Hadley and Avery of Jackson; siblings, Linda (the late James "Bud") Brown and Patsy Beussink; and sisters-in-law, Pat (the late Frank) Beussink and Betty (the late Fred) Beussink. He was preceded in death by parents Anthony and Mary Beussink; and siblings William "Bill" (Roxie) Beussink; Phillip (Angela) Beussink; Charles (Bernice) Beussink; Harold (Helen) Beussink; Adele (Theodore) Brands; Catherine (Herman) Brands; Fred, Frank, and Joseph Beussink. Arrangements will be held at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson on Thursday, July 27, 2023, as follows: Visitation from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 6:45 p.m., followed by military honors. The Rev. Randolph Tochtrop will conduct a memorial Mass at 11 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or for memorial Masses. Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above this article.