SR2045 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William R. "Bill" Beadles D.D.S. of Bloomington, who passed away on September 12, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Beadles was born in Normal to William Thomas and Leta Christina Richardson Beadles on December 12, 1929; he graduated from Bloomington High School, Illinois Wesleyan University in 1951, and Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago in 1955; he joined the United States Air Force and practiced as a dentist, obtaining the rank of captain; he married Nell A. Alexander in Monticello on December 18, 1949; and

WHEREAS, After his military service, Dr. Beadles returned to Bloomington and practiced dentistry until his retirement in 1992; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Beadles enjoyed his time outdoors, camping, weaving, and woodworking, but his greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Beadles was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Nell; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Beadles is survived by his son, W. David (Chris) Beadles; his daughter, Margaret (Dan) Deffenbaugh; his grandchildren, Maj. Matthew (Lily) Deffenbaugh USMC, W. Michael (Jordan) Deffenbaugh, Chelsea Beadles, and Aubrey Beadles; his great-grandchildren, Hunter, Bear, Ayden, Rogue, Landon, Kensington, Hailey, Braddock, and Tirzah; and his sister, Martha Giacobassi; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William R. "Bill" Beadles D.D.S., and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Dr. Beadles as an expression of our deepest sympathy.