John Beaudoin, Jr

JOHN E. BEAUDOIN JR. died August 2, 2011 at his residence in Wakefield, KS at the age of 89. He was born on February 24, 1922 in Havre, MT the son of John, Sr and Anna (Nelson) Beaudoin. John graduated from Fargo ND highschool in 1940. He entered the Army Air Corps and later transferred to the US Air Force, serving over 20 years and retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. John served as a flight engineer on B-24's flying in 90 missions over China, India and Burma theatre. He continued his civil service career as Safety Manager at the Columbia, SC and Ft. Riley army bases. John was a member of the Grace United Church of Christ in Abilene, Clay Center American Legion, VFW and scout master. He is preceded in death by a son, Michael and a daughter, Jacquelin Case. Survivors include: Wife: P.J. Beaudoin, Wakefield, KS Son: William and wife Terry Beaudoin, Eugene, OR Daughter: Suzanne and husband Dean Howell, Shalimar, Fl Son: Richard Beaudoin, Ft Walton Beach, FL Step-Daughter: Laura Gibbs, Industry, KS Step-Daughter: Janice Peadon, McKinney, TX Step-Son: Michael Miller, Wakefield, KS Grandchildren: 7 Grand, 7 Step-grand & 4 Great-grand Graveside Services will be held on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Timber Creek Cemetery in Wakefield KS. Officiating the service will be Rev Phyllis Garrett. Burial will be at the Timber Creek Cemetery, Clay County, Kansas. Visitation will be held on None Memorials can be made to Grace United Church of Christ c/o the funeral home