“Idaho Joe”

Joseph Wade Beal

July 2, 1916 – Jan 21, 2013

Joe Beal was born in Fircrest, raised in Tacoma and traveled the world.

He died in Lakeland, Florida after spreading

96 years of laughter.

He truly lived up to his name, ‘Joseph the father of many.’ He sired 7 children, 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren and many beloved step children.

He was a father, a teacher, a story teller, and a social butterfly.

He loved living several years on Vashon, having lunch and playing cards at the Senior Center or having Sunday breakfast or Friday night dinner at the Vashon Eagles.

He was proceeded in death by his first wife Katherine Nelson Beal and his second wife Faye Carte Beal. He is survived by his third wife, Doris Fied Beal.

A memorial service will be at Christ The Servant Lutheran Church, 4300 Carpenter Road in Lacey, WA on Feb. 17th at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the families in need fund at Christ The Servant Lutheran Church.

A memorial lunch will be held at the Vashon Eagles on Feb. 14th for his friends from the Senior Center and Eagles.

Paid Obituary.