Robert Beal

Mr. Robert Lincoln Beal, Age:76, resident of Vaughn, Washington, died in Tacoma after a long term illness.Robert was born on April 15, 1925in Port Angeles, Washington to Cecil and Alice(Smith)Beal. He graduated fromSouth Kitsap High School.Robert served in the United States Army during World War II, from 1943 until 1946. He was an Airborne Paratrooper in the South Pacific, and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was decorated with the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge. He was honorably discharged following his service to our country.Mr. Robert Beal married Betty Aarshaug in Port Orchard, Washington on October 25, 1947. He spent forty six years as an Electrical Engineering Designer at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Code 270-2, retiring in 1985.Robert was extremely active with the Boy Scouts of America. All of his five sons attained the distinction of "Eagle Scouts", as well as one grandson. He was decorated with the "Silver Beaver" award, which is the highest award that an adult can receive in the Boy Scouts.Mr. Beal is survived by his devoted wife, Betty, of the family home in Vaughn, Washington; sons, Michael Beal and wife, Cathy, of Gig Harbor, Washington; Bruce Beal and wife, Lorraine of Port Orchard; Dean Beal and wife, Lori, of Gig Harbor; Scott Beall and wife, Cathy, of Gig Harbor; Cecil Beal and wife, Wendi, of Vaughn; brother, Ralph Beal of Roseburg, Oregon; sister, Bernice Mode of Junction City, Oregon; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Alice, one brother and a sister.A funeral service in Mr. Beal's honor will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at 11:00 a.m., at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Reverend Larry Mead will be officiating. Committal will follow a reception at Rill Chapel, at 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Lane Cemetery.All arrangements are under direction of Rill Chapel, Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home.