Fred B. and Diane P. Beidler Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2006 by Diane Beidler in memory of her husband. Fred B. Beidler was born in Woodstock, Va. on July 18, 1914, to Dr. C.C. Beidler, a local veterinary surgeon, and Clara Baker Beidler.

Fred Beidler graduated from Woodstock High School in 1932 and attended Massanutten Military Academy. After completing his schooling, Beidler worked at various businesses, including Wenders Department Store in Woodstock for 12 years. In 1945, with the help of his family, Beidler started Beidlers Furniture Store, a major appliance and furniture store, which he operated successfully for 28 years.

Beidler was a lifetime member of the Woodstock Christian Church Disciples of Christ, where he served as a deacon, elder, trustee and co-chairman of the Parsonage Building Committee. He married Diane Peer Beidler on June 15, 1963, and enjoyed 42 years of life together. In 1973, Beidler retired and sold his business to the Cline family, which still operates the store under the same name.

Beidler enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean. He died on April 14, 2005, in Sebring, Fla., where he and his wife had lived during the winter months since 1974.