Merle G. BEACH 

Age 67 of Kirkland, WA died May 1, 2006. Born January
22, 1939 in Juanita, North Dakota, Merle graduated
from McHenry High School in 1957. In May 1957 he
joined the Army serving a tour of duty in Germany with
an honorable discharge in 1959. In July 1960 he
married Diana Moberg. In 1964 he moved his family to
Washington State where they have resided since. Merle
worked in the automotive industry until his retirement
in 1994. Merle is survived by his wife Diana, daughter
Wendy Ray, grandchildren Amanda and Tyler, close
friend former son-in-law Ken Ray and two sisters,
Yvonne (Wilfred) Larson and Rose Marie (Jack) Nihill.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his
brother, Bernard. A Memorial Service will be held May
9, 2:00 p.m. at the Kirkland Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers donations may be made to support Wendy Ray in
the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk
http://www.the3day.org/Seattle06/wendyray 

Published in print on 5/6/2006. 
Seattle Times