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Walter Crawford Beadle, age 85, died Saturday, May 22, 1999 at his home in Weatherford, Texas. Walter Crawford Beadle was born September 9, 1913 in Otay, California to Earl and Madge Beadle. Apart from being a devoted and cherished husband of 58 years, a loving and dedicated father, a respected grandfather and an adored great-grandfather, Mr. Beadle spent 22 years in the oil well servicing industry with The Western Company NA until 1964, retiring as Executive Vice President in charge of operations. He then directed his attention and interest to the diesel engine repair and service business. The first successful endeavor began in Amarillo, Texas and two years later purchased what became known as Sandia Detroit Diesel in Albuqueque, New Mexico with branch offices in Farmington, NM and Pecos, TX. Mr. Beadle also successfully sought out and participated in turning raw ranching acreage into circle irrigated farm land producing corn and milo in the Dalhart, TX area. Mr. Beadle greatly enjoyed all sporting events, whether participating or observing. The early years took him hunting in remote areas of Canada and fishing the Gulf of Mexico out of Tampico, Mexico or lake fishing in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. More recently he became an avid ice hockey fan, attending his first gage at 85 years of age. Family and friends will best remember Walter for his candor, strength of character and purpose, and focused determination to conquer any challenge incurred or self-imposed. He is survived by his wife, Betty Louise Beadle; two sons, Cap David and wife, Nancy of Albuquerque and Michael Earl and wife, Julia of San Angelo, TX; daughter, Jonna Stubbs and Tedd Stubbs of Weatherford, TX; grandchildren, James Beadle, Gary Beadle and his wife, Cheryl, Laurie Kuykendall and husband, Chris, Robert Stubbs and wife, Jennifer, David Loveless, Stephen Loveless and wife, Kiala, Ferris Simmons and husband, Rob, Fara Beadle, Farley Beadle, Lisa Herrington and husband, Chuck; nine great-grandchildren; Mr. & Mrs. Beadle's devoted friend and companion, Johnnie Richardson. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Central Christian Church with proceeds benefiting the Sanctuary Refurbishing Project. The family will be having visitation at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm, in Weatherford from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, May 24, 1999. Funeral Services are scheduled for Tuesday, May 25, 10:00 a.m. at Central Christian Church in Weatherford with Burial Services in Woodson, Texas, 4:00 p.m. at Woodson Cemetery. Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
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