Mike Bealey
October 28, 1930 ~ April 26, 2020
Mike Bealey, 89, a retired vice president with the American Concrete Pipe Association, passed away April 26 at Dulles Health and Rehab Center. Mike and his wife, Laura, lived in Oakton, VA, for more than 50 years. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from Case Institute of Technology (now Case Western Reserve University) with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1956. He was chief of the engineering and surveying section for a heavy construction battalion at Ft. Belvoir, VA.
He married Laura in 1956 and they moved to Cleveland. He did graduate coursework in City Planning and Concrete Design while teaching undergraduate courses at Case Institute of Technology. His work was impactful on the civil engineering program.
Mike spent most of his engineering career with the American Concrete Pipe Association at its former Tysons Corner, VA, headquarters. He served on several committees for ASTM, the international standards-writing organization. He received the Award of Merit from ASTM for service and leadership in advancing standards for concrete pipe.
Mike enjoyed traveling with his wife Laura. His hobbies included fishing and cooking and he was an avid reader. He especially enjoyed family gatherings and celebrations.
He is survived by his wife Laura; daughter Virginia Nelson (Jim) of Alexandria, VA; son Michael (Jennifer) of Fairfax, VA; daughter Julie Turner (Brian) of Upper Marlboro, MD: and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Ann Fournier of Bartow, FL, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is planned for a future date. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vale United Methodist Church, 11528 Vale Road, Oakton, VA 22124.
He married Laura in 1956 and they moved to Cleveland. He did graduate coursework in City Planning and Concrete Design while teaching undergraduate courses at Case Institute of Technology. His work was impactful on the civil engineering program.
Mike spent most of his engineering career with the American Concrete Pipe Association at its former Tysons Corner, VA, headquarters. He served on several committees for ASTM, the international standards-writing organization. He received the Award of Merit from ASTM for service and leadership in advancing standards for concrete pipe.
Mike enjoyed traveling with his wife Laura. His hobbies included fishing and cooking and he was an avid reader. He especially enjoyed family gatherings and celebrations.
He is survived by his wife Laura; daughter Virginia Nelson (Jim) of Alexandria, VA; son Michael (Jennifer) of Fairfax, VA; daughter Julie Turner (Brian) of Upper Marlboro, MD: and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Ann Fournier of Bartow, FL, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is planned for a future date. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vale United Methodist Church, 11528 Vale Road, Oakton, VA 22124.
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Uncle Mike, my inspiration to become an engineer. Unfortunately we didn’t get to see much of you due to living in different states. You didn’t know the impact you had on my life but I appreciate that you were part of it. May you rest in heavenly peace with our Savior Jesus Christ. Love Rich.
While it has been to many years since I have had the opportunity to visit with Uncle Mike, I will always remember his great smile, his sense of humor, and his laughter. As a kid, I always looked forward to seeing Uncle Mike at the family events. Our mother, his sister Julia or “Jay”, always enjoyed visiting with him and in her later years, reminisced about their childhood. I can still hear her telling me of their early years as children and saying, “Mike was such a good boy”. Uncle Mike also served as a role model to me, I also followed his path into engineering, and I am grateful to have known him. Rick Stocker
I couldn’t have wanted anyone else as my grandfather. I loved him as family. His positive influence made me more hopeful for the future along with his joyful attitude and outlook on life. Most importantly, he’s taught me is to love life and the people I’m surrounded by which I hold close to my heart. I’ll miss you grandpa. Rest easy.
Mr. Bealey was a wonderful neighbor to my family for more 50 years. He always had a smile and kind word and will be dearly missed. I wish peace to his family. May he rest in peace.
Mr. Bealey was such a special man to me. I’ve only known him a few years but the whole family feels like family to me. He always had a smile for me and usually made my day. You are all in my heart and prayers.
I am now one of the “old guys” in the precast industry, but when I started in 1987 I was totally new to the concrete pipe world. Mike was there to greatly assist, me with my concrete and pipe education. I hadn’t realized he taught at Case as it showed in his efforts at ACPA. Mike had a wonderful personality, and was passionate about his work at ACPA. And when he believed to be correct on an issue of design or marketing disagreement, he was very passionate about his points! However, always on a technical level and never condescending. After words, we all would share a fine malted beverage together, which Mike like most of our crew appreciated. A knew him as a good man and good engineer. rest in peace Mike.
We are saddened to learn today of Mike’s passing. He was a great neighbor and friend. Among his spectacular contributions to our Valewood Manor community was helping to found our Neighborhood Watch Program, Fairfax County’s first. Our condolences to Laura, Virginia, Michael, Julie, and their families. Love, Reba and Lance