Jeanne Beal

On April 4, 2011 our angel mother, wife and grandmother, Jeanne Pearl McConkie Beal, flew from us to be re-united with her Father in Heaven. We could not be more heart broken, yet are comforted by our knowledge that she was greeted by many loved ones who have passed on before her. Jeanne was born on November 9, 1946 to Lyrad and Ilene McConkie. She grew up in Altamont on the family ranch active in 4-H, Cheerleading, and Pep Club. After graduation from Altamont High School she attended LDS Business College where she received her associate’s degree. Jeanne was employed at Western Electric Company following college. It was during this time in Salt Lake she met her sweetheart of 42 years, a recently returned Vietnam Veteran, Larry Beal. Larry and Jeanne were married in Altamont, May 3, 1969. Two years later their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Jeanne was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She faithfully served in and fulfilled many church callings during her life. Jeanne lived a life of compassion and service to others. One of her best attributes was that of being a friend to both young and old alike. She loved her job as a teaching assistant at the Utah State University’s Altamont High School Extension program. She genuinely cared about each and every student that she mentored throughout the years. Everyone felt her love, even in the smallest of conversations. The brightest light in Jeanne’s life were her grandchildren. She had a wonderful way of loving each one. She was especially looking forward to holding a new grandbaby this coming August. Jeanne is survived by her husband Larry, her children: Cody DeWayne Beal, Salt Lake; Becki Jeanne (Greg) Taylor, Mendon; Megan (Lonny) Reed, Heber; Morgan (Nicole) Beal, Altamont and Elizabeth McConkie, Arcadia. Grandchildren: Matthew McArthur Beal, Kaitlyn Taylor, Shaylen Nora Reed, Brenden Robert Reed, Ashlen Jeanne Reed, McCoy Dee Beal, McCrey Daxton Beal, and one on the way. Brother: Shawn (Beckey) McConkie, Sisters: Susan (Robin) Reynolds, Dixie (Leon) Harding, Shirley Riley. Services will be held 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Altamont LDS Stake Center where a viewing will be held on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in the Altamont Cemetery. The family would like to thank all of the wonderful medical personnel at Uintah Basin Medical Center for their services.

I have many wonderful memories of Jeannie. I had her in Y.W. She was always making sure I was doing ok. She was very easy to talk to. In 7th grade she bought me a chocolate pie at the ala-cart. We had an argument about it. I told her she could not play favorites. Obviously I lost. Jeanne was also my teacher in the college classes. She was so fun to talk to in there. She was always trying to get me to take more college classes. I finally told her I wanted to be a high school student first. She always spoke her mind. It didn't matter who was in there. We often joked on setting the school on fire so we could get a new school.

I loved Jeanne and she will be greatly missed. I hope we as people can take the time to become more like her, and become the best we could be.