Donald Ray Beil Sr.

September 19, 1936 - May 17, 2018

Donald Ray Beil, Sr. was born on September 19, 1936 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Frank Dayton Beil and Mabel Lorraine (Wooley) Beil. He passed from this life Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Owasso, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years. Don was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was married to Hiroko Shimoyama Beil on November 6, 1957 in Tokyo, Japan. He spent most of his working life as a Sheet Metal Journeyman and was most proud of his involvement with the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 272. Don had a variety of pastimes such as metal design and creating many home projects. Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include: Present Wife; Eiko Parris Beil, married to Donald Ray Beil, Sr. on September 13, 2006 2 Daughters; Michiyo Beil Couch and Son-in-law Phillip Couch Dianna Lee Brim 11 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren 3 Sisters; Rosalee Richards Joan Rodrigues (deceased) Janet Nickopoulos 1 Brother; Richard Beil He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Dayton Beil and Mabel Lorraine (Wooley) Beil; first wife of 47 years, Hiroko Shimoyama “Chris” Beil; and two sons, Frank Takeo Beil, Donald Ray Beil, Jr. and sister Joan (Beil) Rodrigues. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Matthew Martinez officiating. There will also be visitation one hour prior to the service, starting at 9:00 a.m. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service.