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Wayne Ralph Beeler

Birth	:	19 Mar 1928 Biddle, Powder River County, Montana, USA
Death	:	18 Dec 2012 Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.3807564, -105.8246536
Plot	:	Blck B Row 6 Lot 11
Inscription	:	F2 US NAVY WW11
Description	:	On Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 at 5:24pm, Wayne Ralph Beeler was called home to heaven to spend Christmas with those who went before him. Wayne was born March 19th, 1928 in Biddle, MT, the oldest child of Lealta Edna Jones and Lloyd Claroin Beeler. He attended school in Biddle and Broadus and enlisted in the Navy at the young age of 17. He served in WWII aboard the USS Gatner APD42 and USS Passaconaway in the Asia-Pacific Theatre including Samoa, the Philippians, Japan, Figi, Africa and the Guadle Canal and was honorably discharged. One of his first jobs upon his... Read More	On Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 at 5:24pm, Wayne Ralph Beeler was called home to heaven to spend Christmas with those who went before him. Wayne was born March 19th, 1928 in Biddle, MT, the oldest child of Lealta Edna Jones and Lloyd Claroin Beeler. He attended school in Biddle and Broadus and enlisted in the Navy at the young age of 17. He served in WWII aboard the USS Gatner APD42 and USS Passaconaway in the Asia-Pacific Theatre including Samoa, the Philippians, Japan, Figi, Africa and the Guadle Canal and was honorably discharged. One of his first jobs upon his return was as an orderly at the VA hospital in Miles City. After that he was employed as a fireman on the railroad in Forsyth, tire recaper for Beacon Carter, roofer for Gene Cutting, a mechanic, over the road truck driver and worked as a heavy equipment operator on road construction for numerous companies, the last of which was E.H. Oftedal and Sons. His job with them took him to many places including Colstrip, Wyoming and Sidney. In 1967, on Christmas Eve, Wayne proposed to the love of his life, with a tab from a pop can with a stone he welded on it. They were together for 18 years when they were blessed with a daughter, Addibeth Edna. They were married on January 24th, 1987. Three months later, while working in Sidney, he suffered his first massive heart attack, after which he was not able to return to the job he so enjoyed. Wayne enjoyed spending his retirement years, fishing, boating, hunting, camping, welding and building trailers, making blue ribbon winning wines and taking the back roads. He could truly find enjoyment in the simple things in life. He spent time taking pictures, volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul and making diamond willow canes. He loved his family, God, his country and nature. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Phebe Beeler of Miles City, their daughter Addi (Dean) Hanvold (Dean's children Jenn (Justin) Schaefer and Matt Hanvold) of Miles City, his sons: Blake Beeler of Miles City, Wayne (Kim) Beeler of Jacksonville, OR, Dale (Chere') Beeler of Eagle Point, OR, and daughters: Audrey Beeler of Central Point, OR, Becky Beeler of Arizona, Sandra (Robert) Schoen of Otterville, MO, and Sandra Ostwald of South Dakota, his brother Corky Beeler of Auburn, WA, sister Merna Martelle of Miles City, numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents Andy & Nella Jones, his parents, 13-month old sister Joycie, brother Lee Gene, and close friends: Jim Quinlan, Dean King, Louie Kurtz and Les & Ron Young and numerous other friends and family. Wayne was always the first to lend a helping hand to a friend or a stranger and gave of himself unconditionally. He was a loving and caring man who's laughter and spirit will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home followed by a vigil service at 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery with full military honors. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Stevenson Funeral Home 12/19/2012

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Where is Wayne Ralph Beeler's memorial?
Wayne Ralph Beeler's memorial is located at: Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, USA.
When did Wayne Ralph Beeler death?
Wayne Ralph Beeler death on 18 Dec 2012 in Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wayne Ralph Beeler's memorial?
Latitude: 46.3807564
Longitude: -105.8246536

Family Members:

Parent

Lloyd Beeler

(1905 - 1995)

Lealta Jones Ringen

(1908 - 1990)

Spouse

Phebe Josephine Stearns Beeler

(1948 - 2016)

Siblings

Joyce Edna Beeler

(1934 - 1935)

Children

Blake Clarion Beeler

(1957 - 2015)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3807564, -105.8246536

2. Old Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3807600, -105.8246500

3. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3816986, -105.8249969

4. Custer County Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3891983, -105.8264008

5. Pine Hills School Cemetery
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6. Fort Keogh Cemetery
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7. Pine Crest Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.4564018, -105.7789001

8. Hathaway Cemetery
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9. Rosebud Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2689018, -106.4381027

10. Powder River Supply Depot Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7302900, -105.4350800

11. Rock Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7847800, -106.1411500

12. MacKenzie Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.1569500, -105.1448000

13. Knowlton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3210983, -105.0710983

14. Prairie County Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7881012, -105.3443985

15. Little Flat Community Cemetery
Fallon, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4598000, -105.0291700

16. Forsyth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2689018, -106.6528015

17. Cottonwood Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4294014, -104.9674988

18. North Stacey Cemetery
Powder River County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7569008, -105.8814011

19. Fallon Cemetery
Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8168983, -105.1327972

20. Little Flat Community Cemetery
Fallon, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7659300, -105.0487600

21. Bean Cemetery
Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8535995, -106.4011002

22. Lutheran Cemetery
Fallon, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8320800, -105.1120100

23. Mildred Cemetery
Mildred, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6850204, -104.9543457

24. Brown Cemetery
Colstrip, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8321991, -106.4180984