Thomas Beeson

THOMAS ?TOM? E. BEESON , 85, died at 2:52 p.m. Oct. 27, 2006, at St. Rita?s Medical Center. He was born on July 3, 1921, to Lenard R. and Mary E. Helser Beeson who preceded him in death. On March 6, 1954, he married Alice E. ?Betty? Vermillion who survives. Mr. Beeson was an optician for White-Haines Optical Co. He served in the Army Air Corp. Survivors also include two brothers-in-law, Richard (Ruth) Vermillion, of Cridersville, and Robert (Lisa) Vermillion, of Sebring, Fla., and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy J. Schipper. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. The Rev. Douglas Adams will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, with graveside military services by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1275. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to South Side Christian Church, 3300 Southside Dr., Lima. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com