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James Beal Obituary
A memorial service took place in Tucson, Ariz.
James was born on Sept. 17, 1929, in Clear Lake. He was the son of Cecil and Lorna (Mensink) Beal. He married Betty Scott in 1950 and they were later divorced.
James worked at Opportunity Village for 25 years. After retiring from there in 2002, he moved to Tucson, Ariz., to be near his five daughters.
James is survived by his daughters, Carolyn Scott, Debra Duncan, Luanne (Mark) Van Hoesen, Janet (Larry) Burdette, Sara Beal; also by 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Paul (Vernie) Beal, Jerry (Janet) Beal; and one sister, Verlynn (Carl) Swaim.
Cards may be sent to Debra Duncan, 3325 Los Altos, Tucson, Ariz., 85705.
Memories and Condolences
for James Beal
Carolyn Scott
January 11, 2011
Rest in peace Dad. You are in a better place now.
Smile Dad!
January 11, 2011
Joy Enabnit
January 10, 2011
Jim was such a fun person to talk to and everybody loved him at the village..Please take the time and enjoy the thoughts of his life that he has given you. My heart goes out to all of you.
January 10, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. My late husband (Nick Parcher) worked in the woodworking shop, at the village in Clear Lake, with Jim. My husband always shared there funny jokes/stories with me in the evening. I also worked at the village, so sometimes I would stop in to see my husband and then have to give Jim a " bad time". I can still hear them laughing, goofing off, enjoying what they did together. The clients enjoyed them too. He talked about his Mother with such love and talked about his kids alot. He will be sadly missed, yet my husband and Jim will be having a fun time together. If you ever come to Clear Lake, please stop by sometime. Marilyn Parcher
Ed Niles
January 10, 2011
Sorry to hear about Jim. I knew Jim while working at Opportunity Village. He was a great guy.He will be missed.
Jeff Kernan
January 10, 2011
I was blessed with the opportunity to work with Jim from 1990-2002. One of his yearly springtime traditions, at the Village, was to hunt for a 4-leaf clover & then share his “treasure” with others. As I see it, Jim was the “treasure” that was being shared with us. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Tara Davis
January 8, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with him at Opportunity Village. He was a great man and loved by many. Jim loved to play the lottery, especially pull tabs. We always laughed about how lucky he was! Jim always spoke fondly of his mother and his children. He always had a good story to share:) You are in my thoughts. God Bless ~
Barb Ewer
January 8, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Jimmy Beal's passing! He was working in the shop at then, Handicap Village, now Opportunity Village when I started almost 28 years ago. He was so wonderful with the people he served in the shop area. He and Nick Parcher were quite a pair!!! Always sharing something nice and often sharing jokes! "Jimmy, take care and say Hi to Big Nick!" To his family I am sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather...God's peace to you all.
Barb Ewer
January 8, 2011
I was saddened to read of Jim's passing. Jim worked at the Village when I started almost 28 years ago......He worked in the shop area and was so wonderful to all the people served at then, Handicap Village, now
Opportunity Village. He and his buddy Nick Parcher were quite a pair together......always something nice to say or a joke to tell!!! "Jimmy, Say Hi to Big Nick!" To his family~ I am sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. God's Peace
Maxine & Lou Urich
January 8, 2011
We're sorry to hear that James has died. We always enjoyed our family visits and get togethers in Clear Lake or Mason City every summer. Jim and his mother were always there. We had some good bingo games and some nice Visits,
Lou & Maxine Urich
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