Richard Beymer was born in Tacoma on February 28, 1925 to Richard Beymer and Agnes Doud. He passed away on June 2, 2015 at the age of 90 at his home in the care of his family. Dick lived on Vashon since he was a young boy. He went through school here, joined the Merchant Marines during WWII, married his childhood sweetie, and raised his family on the island.

Some will remember Dick from his days of running the Burton gas station, boating with the Quartermaster Yacht Club, flying with the model airplane group at Wax's Orchard, or perhaps as "Captain Midnight" when he was a Washington State Ferry captain on the night shift until his retirement.

Dick was predeceased by his parents and brother Jack Beymer. He is survived by his wife, Betty Beymer, his daughters Nancy (Tana) Hamiter and Jo Beymer, his son-in-law Robert Johnson, grandchildren Kim Mays, Drake Neff, Dustine Kimmel, and Damian Johnson. In addition there is an extended family including a great great granddaughter.

At Dick's request there will be no service. His ashes will be interred in the family plot of the Vashon Cemetery where the family will hold a private memorial celebration. If you would like to do something to honor Dick, a donation in his name to the Vashon Senior Center would be deeply appreciated.