George LaVerne Beal McMinnville, Oregon Obituary

George LaVerne Beal

George LaVerne Beal passed away on September 15, 2020, in Newberg, Oregon. He was 96 years old. George was born in Newberg, Oregon, to parents John and Pauline (Buuck) Beal. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Beal, his wife of 38 years, and together they had four children; Joanne, Sharon, Mike, and Robert. He was in the Navy during the attack on Pearl Harbor. George made his career as an electrician, and was also a member of the Boy Scouts of America for 88 years. He enjoyed anything outdoors; especially camping, woodworking, and working on camps for the Scouting Program. George was proceeded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Sharon. He is survived by children; Joanne Dunkin (Dayton, OH), Mike Beal (Newberg, OR), Robert Beal (Keizer, OR), a sister Mary Baker (Dayton, OR), 14 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the Chapel of Macy & Son. Interment will take place at Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Boy Scouts of America.
June 4, 1924 - September 15, 202006/04/192409/15/2020
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T.D. & Ruth Hughes
October 3, 2020
Ruth and I met George when we moved to Dundee, OR, in 1976. Our son, Ken, was joining the Cub Scout program. We had a call to help do some work at Camp Smith. That is when and where we met George. As our son moved into the Boy Scout program Ruth and I became active with ... Continue Reading
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Iris Hokkanen
September 21, 2020
I will miss seeing George at all the OA events. He always had a smile on his face. He loved to tell you stories from his younger days in scouting and always willing to teach you skills. I took a picture of George teaching another scouter how to tie knots. I entered i... Continue Reading
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Dick Phillips
September 20, 2020
Yesterday we celebrated the life of Vigil Member George Beal. Personally, I have so many treasured memories of the hours spent with this humble and caring Scouter who dedicated himself to cheerful service. I imagine each person reading this article has his own favorite... Continue Reading
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Titia Hailey
September 18, 2020
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Butch Brenaman
September 17, 2020
When I last saw George we talked about scouting, Order of the Arrow and people we knew and what was going on. He told me I was his buddy and I felt humbled. Such a great man, I'm proud to call George my friend and " Buddy"
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Sandy Woods
September 16, 2020
My condolences to the family. I shall miss my friend and hope to see him again. I have fond memories of the many OA ordeals and other events with him. Also, the wind spinners he made me when I worked at the BSA office. Rest in peace, George Sandy Woods
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