Terry A. Beam

Terry A. Beam, 68, of Creve Coeur passed away on Tuesday April 19, 2011 at OSF St. Terry was born on June 20, 1942 in Peoria the son of Ralph D. and Katie M. Johnson Beam. He married Barbara J. Facker on July 25, 1970 in Creve Coeur. Surviving are Michelle (Ken) Barber and their children Cassidy Phillips, Erika Barber, Chase Philips, Caleb Barber and Kennedey Barber all of Peoria, one son Donald Beam of Creve Coeur. Also surviving is one brother Danny Beam of Florida, two sisters Linda Beam of Washington, and Dawn Tate of East Peoria. His parent's one brother and one sister preceded him in death. Terry was an honorably discharged US Air Force Veteran. He then worked at Caterpillar Tractor Co for 30 years last working as a tool grinder before retiring Nov 25th, 1994. He was past president of the Creve Coeur Baseball and softball Association. Cremation Rites have been accorded with a gathering of family and close friends on Saturday April 23, from 2pm until 4pm at the home of Ken and Michelle. 814 W. South Forest Trail in Peoria. Memorials may be given in his name to the American Diabetes Association. Notes of condolence may be sent to peoriafuneral.com