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Thomas R. "Russ" Beam, 82, of Lake City,
died Sunday, December 12, 2010, at St. Vincent Health
Center. He was born June 13, 1928, in Rockton, Pa., a son of the late Grover and Anna Harris Beam. Following graduation from the Albion High School he enlisted in the U.S. ARMY and deployed to Japan where he served in the occupational forces following the ending of the hostilities of WWII. Upon his discharge from the Army he returned to the Cranesville area and began working as a mason. He later worked for the Holiday Meat Packing Co. in Erie, Parker White Metal (Now PHB Diecast), Orange County food service as a food catering driver in California and most recently had been employed by the Girard School District, where he worked in the maintenance dept. He was a well known bartender at Ralphies in Girard, where he worked as a second job for many years. He loved to read his western novels by Louis L'Amour and war stories of all the wars. As a young man he attended the Cranesville Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing all over the area and also loved teaching his grandchildren to fish (the proper way). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Vida Ray, Phyllis Buzzard, Emmie Corneluis, Wanda Platz and Joann Spaulding; his brothers, Clayton, Pete, Bob and Doris "Jim" Beam; and grandchildren, Shannon and Jamie Sanders and Amanda Beam. Russ is survived by his wife of 60 years, Arlene Wilson
Beam; two daughters, Linda A. Beam of Girard and Cheryl L.
Sanders and her husband, Roger of Girard; four sons,
Thomas W. Beam and his wife, Linda of East Springfield,
Michael R. Beam and his wife, Susan of Girard, Douglas R.
Beam and his wife, Kathy of Girard, and Scott W. Beam and
his wife, Diane of Lake City; a brother, Clayton
"Buck" Beam and his good friend, Elsie of
Albion; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many
nieces and nephews. |
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My prayers go out to his family. As they prepare for his
funeral and saying their goodbyes, I prepare a place for Russ here at
Life Ever After. Hey Russ look for my mom and tell her I miss her. |
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Email your Memories and I will post them here. |
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Found these photos from a past family reunion. Happy times.
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Jan 12, 2011 One month has passed since Russ left us. Be with his family as they go though this tough time. Know in your heart, that you will see him again. |
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December 15, 2010 Brittany and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great loss. Love Bob and Darleen Stearns Girard, Pennsylvania |
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December 15, 2010 Arlene, I am sorry to hear about Russ' passing. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Dana (Netzler) Kelly Waterford, Pennsylvania |
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December 14, 2010 Mike, Susan, Scott and Diane and the entire Beam family I am so sorry for your loss. You have my sympathy and prayers. God Bless Tammie Brink, Girard, Pennsylvania |
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December 14, 2010 To the Beam family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. Cheri ( Orr ) Blarr-Family, Girard, Pennsylvania |
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December 14, 2010 To the entire Beam family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mary Sasala/D'Errico, Milford, Ohio |
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December 14, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am sorry for your loss. Susan Kisiel Erie, Pa |
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December 14, 2010 May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. David and Karen Dudas Lake City, Pa |
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December 14, 2010
Our sympathy to the entire Beam family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God's grace. Dennis and Linda Fullerton, Girard, Pennsylvania |
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December 14, 2010 My sincere condolences to the whole family. Janelle Newman, Erie, Pennsylvania |
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December 14, 2010 ARLENE AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF RUSS'S PASSING.. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.. RUSS AND SANDY MOSIER |
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December 14, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Judi (Lamison) Buziewicz Girard, Pennsylvania |
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December 14, 2010 Dear Mike, Susan and family, Know that you are all in our prayers during this tough time. May our Lord comfort you and give you strength as you mourn the loss of your Dad. Ted and Nancy Benson Export, Pennsylvania |
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December 14, 2010 Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John & Tammy Knorr Girard, Pennsylvania |
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December 14, 2010 Miss Beam, I am sorry about your dad. Love, Abby Teed, Girard, Pennsylvania |
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December 14, 2010 I remember "Russ" as a good fellow. We graduated AHS at the same time and he always had a great smile. My sincere best to his great family. Robert Hilgendorf, Low Gap, North Carolina |
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