Cdr Thomas Franklin Beeson

CDR Thomas Franklin Beeson, USN Ret. age 75, of La Grande, died August 16, 2017 at his home. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande.


Thomas was born on August 23, 1941, the youngest of 7 children of Thomas Ellis and May E. (Tucke) Beeson in La Grande, Oregon. He graduated from La Grande High School with the class of 1959 and from Eastern Oregon College with a Bachelor of Math and Science in 1963. In 1964 he joined the United States Navy. He retired from the Navy in 1984. On December 22, 1963 he married Linda Goodwin. After his retirement he lived in California where he worked for Computer Science Corp until moving to La Grande in 1989. From 1989 until 1999 he worked for the Mid Columbia Bus Co. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and the American Legion. He enjoyed working with and taking care of his family.


Survivors include his children, Steven Beeson and Roy Havrilack of New York City, Brian Beeson of Chula Vista, California, Susan and Gerald Herbster of Star, Idaho and Bradley Beeson of La Grande; siblings, Velva Fulton of La Grande, Melvin and Kay Beeson of Newark, California and Junella Johnson of Missoula, Montana; six grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife on December 13, 2002 and siblings, John Beeson, Marvin Beeson and Christina Morgan.


Those who wish, may make contributions in his memory to the American Legion Post #43 or the charity of one's choice.

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