Marion W Beeson

Marion W. Beeson moved to heaven on October 25, 2024. Marion was born in Lakeside, WA on July 21, 1935 to Simeon and Ena Beeson. He was raised in Chelan, WA, graduating from Chelan High School in 1953. He married Betty M. Dimick in 1956 and began a family that would include 3 children. In 1957 he joined the Navy serving aboard the U.S.S. Tioga County for 2 years working on diesel engines. At the end of his active-duty service he resumed residence in Chelan working at Bert’s Service Station. In 1963 he moved his family to Wenatchee, WA and worked at Dick’s Service Station for 22 years as a mechanic and tow truck operator. Changing careers in 1985, he worked at Douglas County Public Works for 19 years until his retirement in 2002. Betty, His wife of 43 years, moved to heaven in 1999. Marion was a member of the First Baptist Church where he met and married Suzan C. Monesmith on August 18, 2001. They remained in Wenatchee until 2014 when they embarked on an adventure in moving to Durham, NC. During his life there he attended Riverside Baptist Church and Liberty Baptist Church, made many new friends, and enjoyed building model trains until his death on October 25, 2024. Marion loved boating and was a long-time member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He owned several boats in his lifetime, but most famous was his last one, “Popeye’s Barge.” We all have fond memories of family time spent on this boat which was moored on Lake Chelan. He loved his family and spending time with them. He also enjoyed working on stock cars, and building model airplanes and was a member of the Red Apple Flyers and built model trains, but most of all he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty, parents, Simeon and Ena, four siblings, Simeon, John, Janet Doty, and Adelle Whitham, son, Kenny Beeson, and daughter, Kathie (Riker). He is survived by his wife Sue at home, daughter Merry Ann (John) King, daughter-in-law Dee Beeson, step-son Matt (Tamara) Monesmith, Kristin Monesmith, grandchildren Glen (Shannon) King, Herb (Jennifer) King, Joseph (Autumn) King, Angelica (Jared) Flemmins, James Beeson, Michelle Lindsey, Tabitha (Mike) Riker, Steffani Monesmith, numerous great-grandchildren, and great- great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Marion found faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior in 1988 and now rests in His loving arms. Marion was 89 years old at his passing. Graveside services will be held at a later date.

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Marion W Beeson

July 21, 1935 - October 24, 2024