Daniel “Sonny” Beal was born in Pueblo, Colo., December 2, 1921 and passed away Nov. 2, 2010 of cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents James C. and Eileen Beal, his beloved wife of 66 years Marjorie Dolores Beal and his brother Charles A. “Dutch” Beal. He is survived by his sons Patrick (Gail) Beal of Pueblo, James (Vivian) Beal of Pueblo and daughter Beth Jennings of Pueblo. He is also survived by his grandchildren Todd Beal, Jamie Beal, Brooks Beal, Zachary Pool, Cheyenne Pool and one great grand child, Nicki Beal. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Sonny served in World War II on the USS Missouri as a Radioman First Class. He also served in the Naval Reserves until Dec. 12th, 1974. Daniel and Marjorie were married on Jan. 23, 1943 in San Francisco, CA. Sonny also worked as a night chief clerk for the Rio Grande railroad in Pueblo between 1938 and 1983. He enjoyed his cabin in Bonanza Colorado, which was purchased in 1958. He restored the cabin with the help of many dear friends and family members. As a young man, his greatest passions were playing fast pitch softball and jeeping in the back country. He played fast pitch softball for many organizations and agencies throughout the region and was quite renowned for his pitching ability which took him to many playoff opportunities statewide and abroad. Sonny also had a profound love of music, primarily piano and organ and loved the Big Band era of music. After retirement, Sonny and Dolores enjoyed travelling around the country on their Goldwing motorcycle with friends and family. During his retirement, Sonny became a devoted grandfather and greatly enjoyed spending time with his two small grand children teaching them the “traditional” ways of doing things. He also was active in attending nearly all of their sporting events and other activities. Cremation arrangements by George McCarthy Funeral Home. Per Sonny’s request, there will be no viewing or services. Online condolences, www.Georgemccarthyfuneralhome.com
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