Eric Steven Begey

Eric Begey, 63, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at The Bird House Hospice Home, surrounded by family. Eric fought colon cancer with determination for 14 months, keeping his humor and good spirits through the very end.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, November 13, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton. Private burial will take place at Fruitland Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital or The Bird House Hospice Home of Johnson County in memory of Eric.

Eric Steven Begey was born August 21, 1963, in Muscatine, Iowa, to John “Jack” Patrick and Alleyne Marie (Meyer) Begey. He graduated from Muscatine High School in 1981 and went on to earn his journeyman license in HVAC. For many years, he worked for the family furniture store.

An avid outdoorsman, Eric enjoyed camping, fishing, and most of all, duck hunting with friends and family at Lake Odessa. He also enjoyed music, gardening and landscaping, and spent countless hours helping his neighbors. Eric was a lifelong Hawkeyes, Eagles, and Cubs fan.

Eric is survived by his mother, Alleyne (Meyer) Begey of Muscatine; his children, Bradley Begey of North Liberty, Tyler Begey of Atalissa, and Rachel (John) Monahan of Lone Tree; three grandsons, Gavin Gifford, Johnny Monahan, and Joey Monahan; his brother, Mark (Kathy) Begey of Muscatine; his nieces, Sarah, Heather, and Kiley; and his nephews, Mark Jr. and Robert.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Begey, his brothers, Michael Begey and Timothy Begey, and sister-in-law, Debra Begey.