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Larry L. Beasley

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Larry L. Beasley, 81, passed away on of Oct. 9, 2017, following a long and valiant fight with illness. He passed away at his home in Bella Vista, Ark. He was born on March, 18, 1936 in Leon, Iowa to Hubert and Ruth Cook Beasley. Larry grew up in Iowa where he attended Leon High School in Leon. He joined the Air Force in 1954 serving for 8 years, receiving Good Conduct Medals and the National Defense Service Medal. Larry also received the Air Force Commendation Medal as he distinguished himself by meritorious service as a Non-Commisioned Officer in Charge, Special Interpretation Section, Photo Intelligence Branch, 544th Reconnaissance Technical Group, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. He was discharged in 1962 achieving the rank of Staff Sargent. Larry began an Apprenticeship Program with then UA Local # 387 and graduated in 1971. His opportunities in his work allowed for multi-state travel and experiences. His varied roles included Project Management/Engineering. He had a passion for that role and enjoyed his years with US Engineering in Kansas City, Mo. Larry retired in 2004 and continued to work as a consultant utilizing his vast knowledge to lead and assist with projects. He retired in 2005 and moved with family to several states including Florida and Nevada. Larry married Mary Ellen Feddersen in 1968 in Davenport, Iowa. Larry was a member of the American Legion, Post #341 and "the Naughty Nineteen White River Fishing Group". He enjoyed fishing, boating and his many friends and family. While in the Air Force, he showed great skill and enjoyment working on his spectacular 57 Chevy and the occasional drag race. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Hubert and his sister, Mary Andrew. Larry is survived by his mother, Ruth Beasley, Leon, Iowa, his spouse, Mary Ellen Beasley, Bella Vista, Ark. His remarkable children: sons, Christian Beasley, Frisco, Texas, Scott (Patti) Beasley, Lincoln, Neb. His Daughters, Lynn (Chris) Paschen, Castle Rock, Colo., and Annette (Joe) Denniston of Colorado. His Brothers, Gary Beasley, Oskaloosa, Kan., Terry Beasley, Grandview, Mo., Michael (Georgia) Beasley, Des Moines, Iowa, Kenneth (Debbie) Beasley, Colorado Springs, Colo. And, two special brothers-in-law, Bob Andrew, Leon, Iowa & Mike (Rebecca) Feddersen, Davenport, Iowa. His 12 Amazing grandchildren, Hunter Beasley, Harrison Beasley, Gabriella Beasley, Cole Beasley, London Beasley, Jack Paschen, Ava Paschen, Patrick Beasley, Alex Beasley, Christopher Beasley, Becky (Tim) Driscoll, Colo., Eric Denniston, Calif., great-grand-child, Jackson Driscoll, Colo., and his many nieces and nephews and other relatives. Larry loved his family and he loved life. He loved his friends like family. He was always ready to have fun and go fishing. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 18 at Trinity Christian Church, Decatur, Iowa. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kanab, Utah, Humane Society of America, ASPCA or the Bella Vista Animal Shelter, Bella Vista, Ark. Larry's heart held a special place for all animals but always for dogs. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

Published October 22, 2017

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