Orion Larry "Ironbutt" Beal

It's the journey, not the destination.

He is a beloved father, husband, brother and friend.

Larry resided in Campbell, California. His wife Mary Ellen, son Rod and daughters Kate, Carol and Patti Jo survive him. His favorite sister Betty, his brothers Alan and Bill, as well as numerous nieces and nephews also survive him. He is the proud grandfather of six.

He retired from IBM in 1987 after 33 years and had a vacation home in Redmond where he spent time visiting with his family. He enjoyed hosting family reunions, barbecues and parties. He enjoyed it when people came to visit, and loved it even more when they left.

His IBM experience forced him to be the "official unpaid" technical support volunteer for his family members whenever they encountered computer problems or issues.

He enjoyed small animals, and liked them even more when they were seasoned correctly.

His fondest memories are his numerous rides on his 1997 Harley with family and friends. He also enjoyed his annual hunts with family members and camping.

He loved life and had an incredible sense of humor, which he maintained until the end.

So now that his journey has ended, he can be heard saying, "Son of a Bitch" as he rides off on the greatest journey of all.

Information provided by the family of Orion Larry Beal.