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Lee Allen Beam
Charlotte - Lee, 78, of Charlotte, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.
A funeral will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at City on a Hill Community Church, 206 N. Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076. Pastor Steve Byrens will officiate and interment will follow at Bosworth Cemetery in Walton Township. Visitation will be held just prior to the service on Thursday, beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the church.
Lee was born May 21,1939, in Nashville, Michigan to Darrold and Doris Beam. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1958 and married Martha Ann Javor on September 3, 1960, in Battle Creek. She survives. Lee worked for Battle Creek Enquirer for 35 years. He spent 20 years as the Classified Advertising Manager. He had a close working relationship providing advertising with many of the local automotive dealerships. He joined Community Newspapers in Charlotte in 1993. In 1996 he joined the Marshall Chronicle where he served for a year and a half. After that he was a contracted employee for the marketing arm for the Michigan Press Assoc. in Lansing and provided consulting through his marketing company, Advise. In 1998 he became the fair manager for Calhoun County Fair for a five year period before his retirement.
Lee enjoyed watching and playing sports including basketball, baseball and football. He was especially proud of his 409 batting average in high school. He enjoyed vintage cars, especially his 1951 Ford pickup. He was an accomplished golfer who enjoyed competing in the Bellevue Golf League. He was a member of the Bellevue Conservation Club, Bellevue Lions Club, and Bellevue Historical Society where he authored several history books about the area. His faith was important to Him and he enjoyed talking about his faith in Jesus Christ.
Preceding him in death are his parents Darrold and Doris Beam; and his sister-in-law Ellen Beam. In addition to his wife, Lee is survived by his sons Jack (Maria) Beam of Olivet, Joe (Julie) Beam of St. Joseph, Jerry (Chris) Beam of Bellevue, and Jeff Beam of St. Joseph; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister Carol (Gary) Marsh of Charlotte; and brother Doug Beam of Whittier, North Carolina.
Memorial contributions may be directed to City on a Hill Community Church in Olivet. Please visit www.lighthousefuneral.com to share memories, pictures and videos with the family.
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I was doing research on my time as a public relations intern for the 152nd Calhoun County Fair and happened upon Lee's obit. I'm sorry to hear he passed on. He will be missed!!
Bill Bridges
November 29, 2018
Sorry to hear the sad news about Lee We always had a great time golfing up north or fishing in Canada. He will be missed! Our prayers go out to his family may he rest in peace.
March 21, 2018
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