James L. Beall

James L Beall, 70, of Midway, Utah and formerly of Greensboro, Pa., passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, May 9, 2013 after a long and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer with his daughter, Christina, by his side. He was born on August 24, 1942 in Waynesburg, Pa., a son of the late Max and Agnes (Zabroski) Beall. Mr. Beall attended Mapletown High School and Waynesburg College and served with the U. S. Army from 1960 to 1962. He met the one love of his life, Marita Regrut, and they wed on August 17, 1968. Together, the couple raised two children. Mr. Beall worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for over 35 years. He began his career as an air traffic controller, became a supervisor, then a district manager and finally, a special assistant to the director of the F. A. A. in Washington, D. C. After his retirement, Mr. Beall continued to work part-time as an aviation consultant in a variety of countries. The most memorable consulting job was in Luanda, Africa. During his lifetime, Mr. Beall was an avid pilot, runner, golfer, skier, reader, car mechanic, grill and BBQ master and overall "jack of all trades". He could fix and do just about everything. Mr. Beall was a loyal husband, father, grandfather and had a multitude of dear friends scattered throughout the United States. He was always up for an adventure and loved nothing more than to enjoy time with his family and friends. It is all "pars and birdies" from here on out Jim . . . You will be missed. Mr. Beall is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marita R. Beall; his daughter, Christina Sullivan and her husband, Bob; his granddaughter, Sammy, who was the apple of his eye; two brothers Charles Beall and John Beall and many cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gregory James Beall. The family extends their thanks to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and especially, Dr. Hughes. Family and friends are welcome from 6 to 8 P.M. on Friday, May 17, 2013 in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 18, 2013 in the Mapletown Methodist Church, 926 Mapletown Road, Greensboro, PA 15338. The Rev. John W. Hodge will officiate. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg with military honors accorded by Cumberland American Legion Post 400 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491.