Harold Lloyd Beickel

Harold Lloyd Beickel, age 79, of La Grande, died Sunday, February 2, 2003 at a local care facility.


A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley.


Mr. Beickel was born on December 28, 1923, the son of John H. and Vera Elizabeth (Atkinson) Beickel in Perry, Oregon and he graduated from La Grande High School. He proudly served with the United States Navy during World War II from 1942 until 1945. He served on the USS President Adams; this ship was known as the luckiest ship in the service. His two brothers and his father also served in the Military during this time. After his honorable discharge from the service he worked as an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1983. He was married to Inez A. Amble and they had three children. She preceded him in death in August of 1970.


Mr. Beickel was an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and camping. He loved working with his hands and remodeled several homes in addition to building a log home.


Survivors include his children, Theresa M. and Jerry D. Collins of Umatilla, Deborah V. and Robert D. Cleveland of La Grande and Gregory L. and Sherry A. Beickel of Clackamas; grandson, Michael G. Cleveland of La Grande; brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Barbara Beickel of La Grande; sister, Lucille Ogilvie of La Grande; and other relatives and friends. His brother, Jack Beickel preceded him in death in 2000.


Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Mr. Beickel to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street, La Grande, Oregon 97850.

This poem was written by
Verna Elizabeth Atkinson Ellis

PASSING THROUGH

When you're born on this old earth
no matter what you do,
We can't live on forever,
we are just a passing through.
Some people work and save
to make a home so fine,
But when you leave this good old earth
you leave it all behind.
Warm words were made for memories
for love and kindness too,
To share along the road of life
as you are passing through.