Beeler, Gilbert 1927-2012

BEELER, SILVERISE, MOORE, GRENKO, MARSH, PICARELLI, HOWELL, GEISINGER, WINEGARDNER

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Date: 3/11/2021 at 14:35:26

Gilbert Beeler
Fairfield Bay, AR

Gilbert Beeler, 84, died December 23, 2011 in Fairfield Bay after a brief illness. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., February 21, 2012, at Olmstead Woodland Chapel, 11955 Edgemont Rd., Edgemont, AR.

Gilbert was born April 19, 1927 in Warren County, Iowa to Arthur and Rosa (Silverise) Beeler. The family moved to the east side of Des Moines where he formed strong values and work ethics. Joining the U.S. Navy in 1944, he served proudly during World War II. After the war, he worked at Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co., developing skills he would use his entire life.

Gilbert married Eloise Moore May 16, 1953, the same year they moved to Los Angeles, California. They were blessed with three beautiful daughters, Belinda, Mary and Marie. From 1960 to the mid-1980s he co-owned the successful Los Angeles Air Conditioning, Inc.

In 1987, he and Eloise moved to Fairfield Bay, AR, where unfortunately Eloise passed away in February of 1990. He later married Phyllis Grenko and they spent twenty years together, dividing time between Arkansas, Iowa and Florida. Phyllis died in April of 2011.

A hard worker all his life, Gilbert also had much to enjoy after retiring; fishing at Greers Ferry Lake (AR), Rathbun Lake (IA), Lake Okeechobee (FL). He also took pride in restoring antique automobiles to their original condition. Gilbert generously supported those who needed help, and he remained dedicated to his family until his death.

Gilbert is survived by his daughters, Belinda (Russell) Marsh of Orange, CA, Mary (Frank) Picarelli of Matthews, NC, Marie Howell of Davie, FL; his grandchildren, Madison, Meaghan and Morghan Marsh, Joseph, Rachel and Rebecca Picarelli, and Max and Rylee Howell; nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Eloise and Phyllis; sisters, Elizabeth Geisinger and Regina Winegardner; brother, John Beeler; and son-in-law, Rick Howell.

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