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William Beels Obituary
He was born Nov. 5, 1931, in Salem Township, to John Harold Beels and Evelyn Marie Hays Beels.
He married Ida Margaret Matthews on May 12, 1956.
He was a graduate of Allegheny County Community College.
Following his service in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean conflict, he had a very successful, lifelong career working for Columbia Gas, where he retired as "area manager" in 1993.
He could fix anything and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and most of all, spending time with his family.
He was a member of Slippery Rock United Methodist Church, the Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 550 of Knox and American Legion Post 997 of Lamartine.
Survivors include his wife, Ida at home; three sons, David P. (Kim) Beels of Lancaster, S.C., Michael W. (Kathleen) Beels of Massillon, Ohio, and Steven R. (Sanna) Beels of Slippery Rock; two sisters, Donna Mae Best of Nickleville, Pa., and Shirley J. Heath of Lamartine, Pa.; his sister-in-law, Doris Beels of Carlisle, Pa.; five grandchildren, Stephen (Elise) Beels, Daniel (Amber) Beels, and Samuel, Jonathan and Seth Beels; and three great-grandchildren, Colton, Kinsley and Harrison.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Glenn; and an infant sister.
BEELS - Family and friends of William Howard Beels, who died Monday, March 22, 2021, will gather from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Slippery Rock United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin St., Slippery Rock, with the Rev. Keith McIlwain, pastor of the church presiding.
Social distancing and masks are required.
Interment will be in Salem-Lutheran Church Cemetery in Lamartine, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Slippery Rock Rescue Squad or the Slippery Rock United Methodist Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Karen Heeter
March 26, 2021
So many wonderful memories with Uncle Bill and Aunt Ida; prayers for comfort. Love to all.
Monica Avi
March 25, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to Bill’s family. We enjoyed visiting with Ida and Bill with our parents... Monica and Joe Avi
Mitzi Alden
March 25, 2021
Bill was a kind man with a loving heart and a big smile. My sympathy to you Ida and your family. Hold those cherished memories in your heart. My thoughts and prayers for the Beels family.
Colleen Brown
March 25, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Bill was very special and I remember the huge amount of time that Ida and Bill spent with my parents. Keep his memories close to your heart.
Beth Kee
March 24, 2021
Bill was a special person who loved to tell stories and tease. Have a lot of fond memories from childhood. He and Ida would come to visit when I came to PA. Love them both. Will be praying for you Ida and family.
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