Daryl Alan Beeks
Daryl Alan Beeks died at his home in Murdock, Sept. 14, 2009, at the age of 53.
He was born July 24, 1956 in The Dalles, to Pauline (Loomis) and William Beeks.
Daryl lived in the Dallesport/Murdock area his entire life and graduated from Lyle High School. He joined the United States Army and met Chae "Soonie" Choe. The couple married in Waco, Texas on Feb. 2, 1979, and later returned to Murdock to raise their family.
Daryl was a heavy equipment mechanic and worked for Champion and St. Regis mills. He was later employed by C. H. Urness Motors, Rebanco and other companies. Daryl enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life. As a youngster he was involved in 4-H and loved to ride motorbikes. He liked to hunt, fish the Klickitat River, and work on muscle cars.
Daryl was looking forward to becoming a grandfather for the first time, as his daughter Sheena is expecting a baby.
Mr. Beeks was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Soonie Beeks of Murdock; son and daughter-in-law Jason and Summer Beeks of Murdock; daughter and son-in-law Sheena and Nathan Payne of Salem; and brother Dennis Beeks of Dallesport.
A memorial service was held Sept. 19, at Gardner Funeral Home in White Salmon.
