Ed was born in Salem, Oregon to Robert and Agnes Beal and is the youngest of four brothers. He grew up attending St. Vincent’s Catholic School and later graduated from North Salem High School in 1973. In 1981, Ed began working for Norpac Foods Inc. Over the course of the next 36 years, he continued his career by diligently working to the top, starting as a quality control supervisor and by 2017, he culminated his career as the Cooperate Production Manager of all Norpac facilities.
Ed had two wonderful children, Allison (38) and Corey (36), with his first wife, Kim Kephart. In June of 2016, Ed married Sue Roberts, his love of 30 years. Ed was a devoted Oregon Duck fan and when he wasn’t watching the latest game, he enjoyed golfing, wood working, a nice bike ride, boating and crabbing, and he especially loved cooking for his family and friends (and he was an exceptional cook).
Ed and Sue always surrounded themselves with beloved animals. Whether it was a talking parrot or a rabbit, animals filled their home. But above all, their love of dogs ran deep, so much so that their dog McGee and him shared their final days together.
Ed’s schedules and routines were of the utmost importance to him. For instance, those who know him best knew where he’d be every evening at 8:10pm: enjoying time in his hot tub with a nice glass of scotch to reflect on the day.
After retirement, Ed and Sue traveled the southern United States in their motorhome for a year and half. Enjoying the sights, relaxation, and each other. Ed had said that those were some of the best days of his life.
Over the last year and half, Ed battled cancer. During this time, Sue spent every day by his side caring for him during his most trying times. Ed passed away on August 2, 2020 peacefully in his home with Sue by his side.
Ed is survived by his wife Sue Beal, his children Allison and her husband Pat Marlia, Corey and his wife Megan Beal, his four granddaughters, Reagan Marlia (5) Camryn Marlia (3), Elisabeth Beal (4), and Alea Beal (1), his three older brothers; Don and his wife Laura, Jim and his wife Paula, Greg Beal, and his brother-in-law, John Roberts.
Ed was a wonderful man; he was a man with great values, strength, and love for those who were close to him. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ed’s name to the Willamette Humane Society or to the American Cancer Society.
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Beautiful words to remember a great husband, dad and friend. He raised two great children who shared their children with him. Ed will be missed, but not forgotten.
I’m so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing! I worked with him at SCC/Norpac and he was always a great guy to be around! He will be missed by all!
I had great times with Ed and Sue, golfing, fishing, boating, etc. He was a great friend and a real class guy. You will be missed.
Worked with Ed at Birds Eye in Woodburn, great guy, sorry for your loss
Ed and I "went steady" in Junior High. He was a very sweet boyfriend. I wrote on my bedroom wall in "glow in the dark" paint, "Ed is a Hunk"with a BIG heart around it. No matter how many times my dad painted over it, "Ed is a Hunk" still glowed! I'm pretty sure it still is glowing in my childhood bedroom. Ed and I remained friends all through school, just friends. He was liked by everyone, he was a wonderful athlete and I think he really was "A Hunk!"
Sorry to hear of Ed's passing, cancer is a hard way to go. Bless you Sue for your loss and the difficult time in caring for Ed when times got rough. The Lord will take care of you.
Sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. I enjoyed and appreciated the help he provided me in my work in the Brooks Plant for I.T. Related projects. Enjoyed our conversations. My prayers are with family and friends.
I enjoyed working with Ed at NORPAC during all his many years and watching his successful career path move continuously forward. Ed had great integrity on and off the work site and it was a joy to know him. Gone too soon!
Great friend and helping hand.
Ed and I go way back.
St. Vincent's and North Salem
We also lived near by each other.
I remember Ed was the first friend I got drunk with.
We were about 15 and split a 1/2 gallon of wine and puked together all night.
Great friend and human being!