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Harold “Peck” Beaver

Birth	:	20 Aug 1925 Harvey, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Dec 2014 Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Breckenridge Cemetery, Harvey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3024000, -92.9944000
Description	:	Harold "Peck" Beaver was born August 20, 1925 near Harvey, Iowa(on the Gregory farm)the third child of Walter Gideon and Ruth(Nicholson)Beaver. HIOs siblings were: Herbert, Dorothy and Colene. When Peck was about 5 years old, his family moved to a farm on Long Lane near Attica. Peck spent his boyhood at the Attica School, completing the eighth grade. He helped his father farm and raise cattle and hogs. The family returned to the Harvey community in 1942 and farmed Der. Wilcox's ground. On October 29, 1944 Peck was united in marriage to Maryellen Johnson. The couple lived... Read More	Harold "Peck" Beaver was born August 20, 1925 near Harvey, Iowa(on the Gregory farm)the third child of Walter Gideon and Ruth(Nicholson)Beaver. HIOs siblings were: Herbert, Dorothy and Colene. When Peck was about 5 years old, his family moved to a farm on Long Lane near Attica. Peck spent his boyhood at the Attica School, completing the eighth grade. He helped his father farm and raise cattle and hogs. The family returned to the Harvey community in 1942 and farmed Der. Wilcox's ground. On October 29, 1944 Peck was united in marriage to Maryellen Johnson. The couple lived near Harold's parents and continued farming. Maryellen taught at the Fairview Country School. In 1949 the Sinclair Coal Company opened an operation on the farm. Later that year Peck went to work for the coal company where he remained for the next 14 1/2 years. In 1951 Peck and Maryellen purchased their own farm where they raised their sons, Leslie J. and Daniel G. In 1983 Peck and Maryellen moved to Knoxville. Peck worked in housekeeping at the V.A. until his retirement. Peck was a devoted member of the Bellefountaine Masonic Lodge for 50 years before transferring his membership to the Gavel Lodge in Attica. He then established a dual membership with the Oriental Lodge in Knoxville. He also belonged to the Knoxville York Rite Bodies and in 1965 he became a member of the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine. Peck faithfully served the lodge as long as his health permitted. He passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the West Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center at the age of 89 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his three siblings. Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Maryellen; sons: Leslie(Debbie)of Harvey and Dan(Tomma Lou)of Tracy; grandchildren: Ranae and David Ridlen of Ankeny and Kara Dawn Beaver of Harvey; great-grandchildren: Samantha and Benjamin Ridlen of Ankeny; several nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. Graveside funeral services for Harold "Peck" Beaver age 89 of Knoxville will be held at the Breckenridge Cemetery on Tuesday at 11 am. Visitation will begin after 1 pm Monday at the Bybee & Davis Funeral Home where the public is invited to a Masonic Service at 6 pm and the family will receive friends until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Breckenridge Cemetery or to the Marion County Isettas.

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Where is Harold “Peck” Beaver's memorial?
Harold “Peck” Beaver's memorial is located at: Breckenridge Cemetery, Harvey, Marion County, USA.
When did Harold “Peck” Beaver death?
Harold “Peck” Beaver death on 26 Dec 2014 in Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Harold “Peck” Beaver's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3024000
Longitude: -92.9944000

Family Members:

Parent

Walter Gideon “Gid” Beaver

(1893 - 1965)

Ruth Nicholson Beaver

(1896 - 1976)

Spouse

Mary Ellen “Johnson” Johnson Beaver

(1925 - 2020)

Siblings

Dorothy Maxine Beaver

(1920 - 2005)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Breckenridge Cemetery
Harvey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3024000, -92.9944000

2. Loynachan Farm Cemetery
Tracy, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970000, -92.9920000

3. Funk Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3139992, -93.0329971

4. Zion Cemetery
Pershing, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2630005, -93.0139999

5. Caulkins-Davis Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2710991, -93.0330963

6. Eureka Cemetery
Durham, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3274994, -92.9480972

7. Asbury Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3457985, -93.0049973

8. Ridlen Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2994003, -93.0569000

9. Walters Cemetery
Pershing, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2594500, -93.0284000

10. Overton Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2677994, -93.0441971

11. Bridges Pioneer Cemetery
Pershing, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2476000, -92.9970000

12. Coffman Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3549000, -93.0238000

13. Competine Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3177000, -93.0781000

14. Monster Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3689995, -93.0169983

15. Carlisle Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2336006, -92.9935989

16. Sweem Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2374240, -93.0333060

17. Bethel Cemetery
Tracy, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2696991, -92.9092026

18. Mormon Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2296050, -93.0231850

19. Timber Ridge Cemetery
Pella, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3781400, -92.9672340

20. Coal Ridge Church Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3781013, -93.0231018

21. Liberty Cemetery
Bussey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2295180, -92.9426460

22. t'Lam Cemetery
Pella, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3849983, -92.9816971

23. Gregory Cemetery
Tracy, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2910770, -92.8815070

24. Greenwood Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3466988, -93.0952988