Howard E. "Mike" Beal (1917-2007)

BEAL, MYERS, GREER, PROCTER, SPENCER

Posted By: Nevada Journal
Date: 8/30/2007 at 22:23:21

NEVADA JOURNAL, Nevada, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, August, 2007.

Howard E. "Mike" Beal, 89 of Nevada died on Friday, August 24 at Story County Long Term Care in Nevada. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, August 29 at Story Memorial Gardens in Ames with Pastor Randy Abell officiating. A luncheon followed immediately after the committal service at the Heartland Baptist Church, 2722 White Oak Drive in Ames.

Mike was born on September 14, 1917 in Nevada to James and Carrie Irene (Myers) Beal. He was a 1935 graduate of Nevada High School. Mike served in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II. On June 2, 1940, he married Carolyn J. Greer in Nevada. Mike retired in 1982 from Iowa Electric - Alliant Energy. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Nevada, 60 year member of the William F. Ball American Legion, and the V.F.W. Mike enjoyed watching sports on TV especially race car competitions, and attending the Iowa State Fair.

Mike is survived by a daughter, Madora Jo Procter (Brian) of South Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada; a son Michael D. (Arlene) Beal of Ames; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather Bill Spencer, his wife Carolyn on July 11, 1998, a granddaughter Lynn Marie Beal, and 9 brothers and sisters.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 29, at Chet Ryan Mortuary, 708 Fifth Street in Nevada.
A memorial fund has been established in Mike's name for the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

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