Obituary of Alex Beam

Alex James Beam, 85 of Washington, New Jersey died November 12th at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Bedminster Township, NewJersey on June 14, 1925. He was the son of the late, Anna Mary Beam. Alex was employed for McWilliams Forge. He enjoyed going to flea markets and yard sales. Alex is survived by his loving wife Florence Hydash Beam, a son Alex Buskirk, three daughters; Doris, AnnaMae, and Carol, two stepsons; Tom and his wife Helen and Anthony and his wife Karen, stepdaughter, Lisa, a sister, Martha, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his dog PeggySue. In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by his step-father, John Potter. and Alex Jr. Funeral services will be Monday November 15, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in the DeVoe Funeral Service 136 West Washington Ave, Washington, New Jersey. Visitation will be from 10AM until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill & Flanders-Hillside Cemetery Chester, New Jersey. Donations in Alex’s memory, may be made to the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice 99 Sparta venue, Newton, New Jersey 07860. Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com