More detail on this person: COEYMANS -- A
graveside service with full military honors was
held Saturday for Carl J. Beaver, 69, who died
Tuesday in his residence.
Mr. Beaver was born in Hickory, N.C., and he had
lived in Coeymans Hollow for 13 years.
He enlisted in the Navy when he was 17, and served
during World War II. He then was selected to
attend the naval school in Monterey, Calif., where
he received a bachelor's degree in aeronautical
engineering and a master's degree in management.
Mr. Beaver then returned to active duty, and he
enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served during the
Korean War, and was a helicopter pilot responsible
for evacuating the wounded during the Vietnam
War. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross
and the Purple Heart, among other medals. Mr.
Beaver retired in 1968 as a captain.
Upon retiring from the military, he taught math
and science at Coxsackie-Athens High School for
five years.
Survivors include three daughters, Sarah Beaver of
Guilderland, Sheri Ciccone of Glenmont and Althea
Davis of Earlton; a brother, Billy Joe Beaver of
Florida; his companion, Viola Hazelton of
Coeymans Hollow; and four grandchildren.
A service was held in Grove Cemetery, Coeymans.
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