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Michael C. Beegle

September 04, 1948 - February 09, 2017

Michael C. Beegle Obituary (Age 68) Michael C. Beegle died peacefully February 9, 2017 following a year and a half battle with cancer. Michael was born September 4, 1948 in Bethesda, MD to Calvin and Doris Beegle. He grew up in Duncansville, PA and graduated from Hollidaysburg High School in 1966. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1967, serving in Vietnam 1970-71. Following his enlisted service, he completed an undergraduate degree at Millersville University, Lancaster, PA, took a commission in the United States Marine Corps and served until 1985 when he left to pursue a law degree at Gonzaga University, graduating and beginning his career as an attorney in 1988. His law career included 17 years as the Public Defender for the Spokane Indian Tribe and most recently was employed by the Kalispell Tribe. He was well known and respected for his dedicated service to the court and his clients. He also taught 12 years in the para-legal program at Spokane Community College. Michaels service to his country continued from 1988-2000 in the Washington Army National Guard from which he retired as the Command Sergeant Major of the 161st Infantry Battalion. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest son, David. He is survived by his wife Nina, son Michael, sister Patricia Beegle, Page, AZ and brother William Beegle, Hollidaysburg, PA. A Memorial Service with full Military Honors will be held at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Spokane, WA on Friday, February 17th at 11:00 AM followed by inurnment at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake, WA at a later date. Michael will be remembered as a steadfast, loyal and loving family man, friend, advocate and patriot who lived his life with dignity, integrity and purpose. Memorial contributions may be made to the David Beegle Scholarship Fund at Whitman College, 345 Boyer Ave., Walla Walla, WA 99362. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Michael, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events FEB 9

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