Harry Beal was born November 3, 1920, in Clearwater, Kansas, to Claude and Goldie Friberger Beal, and on the early death of his mother, was reared by Lewis and Jessie Hammers. At Wichita University he was in R.O.T.C, and on NRA's Ten Man All American Golden Bullet Rifle Team of 1941. On graduation he entered the Service as an Army Officer serving with the Armored Force. He married Shirley Bishop October 3, 1943. After a transfer to the Air Corps for pilot training, he flew as a pilot in South America, Africa, dropped paratroopers over France on D-Day, and flew in Europe thru the end of WWII. He was awarded the Air Medal with two clusters, seven battle stars, the Distinguished Flying Cross, from the Country of France the French Legion of Honor Medal, and retired in the Air Reserve as a Lt. Colonel.
After WWII, Harry began a career in banking in Clearwater, Kansas, and served as a Kansas Legislator before moving to Boulder, Colorado in 1960. Retirement came after 37 years, with 20 of those years at Arapahoe National Bank, Boulder, and First National Bank, Louisville, working as president twelve years. He was a Life Member of Boulder Elks, Boulder Rifle Club, Unity Masonic Lodge, a Lions Club member for more than 55 years, and served on the Boulder Chamber of Commerce Board.
Harry was preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley in 2010. He is survived by three children Evanne Sarutzki (Alex), Jack Beal, and Nancy Perricone (Roger). He was also a wonderful grandfather and great-grandfather.
In lieu of flowers or donations please do a kindness for another, as Harry would have done.
Harry's funeral will be held at Crist Mortuary, 3395 Penrose Pl, Boulder on Monday, April 9 at 3:00 pm. A private family burial will follow. Visit CristMortuary.com to share memories and condolences.
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