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Marion Foster (Dimond)
Dad of our classmate Karl Beers:
Harold E. Beers
Alton - Harold E. Beers has gone to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Harold was born in Alton, Illinois on October 9, 1926. He was the middle son of five brothers, born to Wintha Beers born in 1895 and Leona May "Crump" Beers, born in 1904. They were both born in Washington County, Missouri. Harold's father passed away in 1977 and his mother passed away in 1980. Harold's oldest brother, Eural, was born in 1921 and passed away in 1999. Harold's next brother, Trennis, was born in 1924 and passed away in 2008. Harold's next brother was Herbert, born in 1928 and passed away in 1933. Harold's brother, Gerald "Jerry" was born in 1933 and passed away in 2017.
Harold attended the Alton, Illinois schools, but left school in 1943 to enlist. He wanted to join the navy but was rejected for poor eyesight. He enlisted in the Merchant Marines and then enlisted in the army. He married Margery Saunders while he was in the army. They had three children, Karl and his wife Claire live in Delaware. Darla lives in Carson City, NV, Douglas and his wife, Sheila, live in Brighton, Illinois.
Harold married Lola Shaffer in 1956. Lola passed away in 1998. Harold and Lola had two children. Their daughter, Dawn, lives with her husband David Aaron Jr in Lucinda, PA and their son, Glen, lives with his wife, Mary, in Clarion, PA. Dawn had a daughter, Allison, who lives in Philadelphia, PA and she spent as much time as she could with her grandparents, Harold and Lola, and later with Shirley as well.
Harold worked for Owens Illinois Glass Company for 47 and ½ years and retired in 1991. He then worked as an international consultant for 11 more years. Harold married Shirley Hessenauer in 2001. Harold worked with Shirley in the Alton industrial engineering department. He was reacquainted with Shirley when he was told her husband had passed away. Shirley passed away in 2018.
Harold was an avid bike rider and a member of the Rotary Club of Clarion. He also enjoyed camping and reading books.
Friends and family will be received from 10am to 11am on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: 501 Main St. Shippenville, PA 16254. The funeral service will begin at 11am with Pastor Jeffrey Piccirilli officiating. Interment will follow at Clarion Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion.
Friends and family may send online condolences, memorials, and obtain additional information by visiting www.goblefh.net.
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