Published in Willows Journal from August 7 to August 14, 2010 Marie L. Beeler (1929-2010) Marie L. Beeler, passed away on August 5, 2010 in Sacramento, CA. Born January 17, 1929 in Roseville, CA. A Colusa County resident for the past 20 years. Marie was a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Lady's Auxiliary and the Colusa Cattleman's Association Marie shared the love of the outdoors with her family – enjoying many years of, fishing, and Bird hunting. Marie enjoyed Crocheting table cloths, working on crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed visiting the Colusa Casino and playing the slots. She will be dearly missed by her Family, sons, Ronald L. Strong (Karan) of Pahrump, NV, Eugene C. Strong (Linda) of Rosburg, WA, Curtis N. Strong (De Lorna) of Lawton, OK; step-daughters Kathleen Spagnolo (Frank); sister Maryanne Beeler SJS.; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; Brother Jim Lucas of Rockford, Alabama She is predeceased by her husband Joseph Beeler of 29 years; son Delbert James Strong II; brothers Alfred Lucas, Chuck Lucas, Eugene Lucas; sisters Bessie Walker & Teresa Olson Visitation will be held on Monday, August 9th from 5-8 pm with a Rosary beginning 7 pm at McNary-Moore Chapel. Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 10th beginning 10 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 345 Oak St. in Colusa. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School – 745 Ware Ave., Colusa, CA 95932 or the Sister Servants of the Blessed Sacrament Retirement Fund (SJS Retirement Fund) – 3173 Winnetka Dr. Bonita, Ca 91902. Marie L. (Lucas) Strong Beeler Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery-Colusa, CA 17 January 1929-5 August 2010 (As compiled by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society May 2012.)