Norm Curtis & Di Voss

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Bob Beise on July 17, 2013, from cancer. Bob was a great model railroader who was a strong member of the 4th Division HO Modular Group. He was constantly building or changing his modules, all the way to the end. Even in the last few months, he was planning on building a layout at his house.

He held several critical positions within this group and was key in maintaining and increasing its membership. Bob was always willing to help new and old members in building their own modules and was a major contributor to the 4D modules, building corners, wye, yard, etc.

Bob was always the first to volunteer his time to help give clinics and man the modules during train shows throughout Puget Sound. He has been a member of NMRA since March 1989.

He will be especially missed by the HO Modular Group for his effort, equipment donations, knowledge, and skills. He always had a vision for the future and kept us moving ahead. He was the consummate example of a good member, attending most functions, constantly building, and contributing relentlessly. I know that one of Bob’s regrets was not earning the MMR, although he earned at least three merit awards in the last few years. He continued working on it right until the end. The model railroad community will miss him greatly.

His Memorial Service will be August 10th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Jude’s Church, 10526 166th Ave NE in Redmond. There will be a reception immediately following the service at the church. He will be interred at the Tahoma Military Cemetery in Tacoma

Send condolences to: Robert Beise Family, 12527 NE 148th St, Woodinville, WA 98072.