Born November 8, 1889 at Amity, Missouri, Chester moved to Saint Joseph, Missouri, at the age of 6, with his parents, Walter and Clara Beaudry. Growing up, he learned carpentry and other contracting work from his father. A St. Joseph High School graduate, Chester married Miss Lettie Griffin on August 27, 1909, according to the bible belonging to Walter and Clara. The newlyweds attended the Beaudry Reunion held on September 3-5, 1909 at the home of his aunt Eve Thompson and her husband in Amity. What became of his first marriage with Lettie is unknown, but he was single again by April 1910. On August 3, 1914 he married Dorothy Sweeney in Saint Joseph.
Chester joined the Missouri National Guard; his unit served on the Mexican border during the Mexican Border Campaign against Pancho Villa. His unit was then transferred into federal service for "The Big War." He was inducted at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri on April 26, 1916 and completed medical training, serving in the Army Medical Corps in Europe. Chester achieved the rank of sergeant in 1919 and was discharged from the Army in early 1920.
Beaudry went to Clarkston, Washington in the spring of 1920 because his mother was seriously ill. He stayed on there after her death the following fall, as his father was also in ill health. He worked what few carpentry jobs were available for support. By a quirk of fate, his postal career began in April 1921. The Postmaster offered him a job after learning Chester had civil service status. Beaudry remained with the Post Office for 34 years.
In a newspaper article honoring his years of service, Chester described the time when he came upon a frantic homeowner whose horse had fallen into an old cesspool. Since there was no crane to help in the rescue, Chester suggested to dig a ditch on one side and use another horse to pull the unfortunate steed out – it worked! Postal workers were often called upon for such emergencies, as they were regular visitors to homes.
A handy man and a hard worker, he built much of his home himself in Clarkston, completing it in 1932. Sadly, Chester and Dorothy divorced in 1934. They had no children. Seven years later he found happiness again, marrying Clara O. Frank.
Chester and Clara had been married 13 years when they planned a winter vacation in Arizona that was to occur after his retirement in November 1954. Clara left early to make preparations. The second day after she left, she was seriously hurt in a traffic accident. She died near Pioche, Nevada and was brought back to Lewiston, Idaho for burial. An active man (his postal route covered 43 miles and serviced 800 customers) and not one to sit around, Chester continued working through the Christmas rush, delaying his retirement until February 1955.
Chester was a member of the Eagles Lodge for 24 years, serving as trustee for four of them. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge at Lewiston for 22 years. A Mason since 1917, he was a member of Clarkston Masonic Lodge, holding most of the offices at one time or another, and was a 32nd degree York Rite Mason.
Thanks to Deb Walsh, Editor for all her help with this bio.
Chester joined the Missouri National Guard; his unit served on the Mexican border during the Mexican Border Campaign against Pancho Villa. His unit was then transferred into federal service for "The Big War." He was inducted at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri on April 26, 1916 and completed medical training, serving in the Army Medical Corps in Europe. Chester achieved the rank of sergeant in 1919 and was discharged from the Army in early 1920.
Beaudry went to Clarkston, Washington in the spring of 1920 because his mother was seriously ill. He stayed on there after her death the following fall, as his father was also in ill health. He worked what few carpentry jobs were available for support. By a quirk of fate, his postal career began in April 1921. The Postmaster offered him a job after learning Chester had civil service status. Beaudry remained with the Post Office for 34 years.
In a newspaper article honoring his years of service, Chester described the time when he came upon a frantic homeowner whose horse had fallen into an old cesspool. Since there was no crane to help in the rescue, Chester suggested to dig a ditch on one side and use another horse to pull the unfortunate steed out – it worked! Postal workers were often called upon for such emergencies, as they were regular visitors to homes.
A handy man and a hard worker, he built much of his home himself in Clarkston, completing it in 1932. Sadly, Chester and Dorothy divorced in 1934. They had no children. Seven years later he found happiness again, marrying Clara O. Frank.
Chester and Clara had been married 13 years when they planned a winter vacation in Arizona that was to occur after his retirement in November 1954. Clara left early to make preparations. The second day after she left, she was seriously hurt in a traffic accident. She died near Pioche, Nevada and was brought back to Lewiston, Idaho for burial. An active man (his postal route covered 43 miles and serviced 800 customers) and not one to sit around, Chester continued working through the Christmas rush, delaying his retirement until February 1955.
Chester was a member of the Eagles Lodge for 24 years, serving as trustee for four of them. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge at Lewiston for 22 years. A Mason since 1917, he was a member of Clarkston Masonic Lodge, holding most of the offices at one time or another, and was a 32nd degree York Rite Mason.
Thanks to Deb Walsh, Editor for all her help with this bio.
Born November 8, 1889 at Amity, Missouri, Chester moved to Saint Joseph, Missouri, at the age of 6, with his parents, Walter and Clara Beaudry. Growing up, he learned carpentry and other contracting work from his father. A St. Joseph High School graduate, Chester married Miss Lettie Griffin on August 27, 1909, according to the bible belonging to Walter and Clara. The newlyweds attended the Beaudry Reunion held on September 3-5, 1909 at the home of his aunt Eve Thompson and her husband in Amity. What became of his first marriage with Lettie is unknown, but he was single again by April 1910. On August 3, 1914 he married Dorothy Sweeney in Saint Joseph.
Chester joined the Missouri National Guard; his unit served on the Mexican border during the Mexican Border Campaign against Pancho Villa. His unit was then transferred into federal service for "The Big War." He was inducted at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri on April 26, 1916 and completed medical training, serving in the Army Medical Corps in Europe. Chester achieved the rank of sergeant in 1919 and was discharged from the Army in early 1920.
Beaudry went to Clarkston, Washington in the spring of 1920 because his mother was seriously ill. He stayed on there after her death the following fall, as his father was also in ill health. He worked what few carpentry jobs were available for support. By a quirk of fate, his postal career began in April 1921. The Postmaster offered him a job after learning Chester had civil service status. Beaudry remained with the Post Office for 34 years.
In a newspaper article honoring his years of service, Chester described the time when he came upon a frantic homeowner whose horse had fallen into an old cesspool. Since there was no crane to help in the rescue, Chester suggested to dig a ditch on one side and use another horse to pull the unfortunate steed out – it worked! Postal workers were often called upon for such emergencies, as they were regular visitors to homes.
A handy man and a hard worker, he built much of his home himself in Clarkston, completing it in 1932. Sadly, Chester and Dorothy divorced in 1934. They had no children. Seven years later he found happiness again, marrying Clara O. Frank.
Chester and Clara had been married 13 years when they planned a winter vacation in Arizona that was to occur after his retirement in November 1954. Clara left early to make preparations. The second day after she left, she was seriously hurt in a traffic accident. She died near Pioche, Nevada and was brought back to Lewiston, Idaho for burial. An active man (his postal route covered 43 miles and serviced 800 customers) and not one to sit around, Chester continued working through the Christmas rush, delaying his retirement until February 1955.
Chester was a member of the Eagles Lodge for 24 years, serving as trustee for four of them. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge at Lewiston for 22 years. A Mason since 1917, he was a member of Clarkston Masonic Lodge, holding most of the offices at one time or another, and was a 32nd degree York Rite Mason.
Thanks to Deb Walsh, Editor for all her help with this bio.
Chester joined the Missouri National Guard; his unit served on the Mexican border during the Mexican Border Campaign against Pancho Villa. His unit was then transferred into federal service for "The Big War." He was inducted at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri on April 26, 1916 and completed medical training, serving in the Army Medical Corps in Europe. Chester achieved the rank of sergeant in 1919 and was discharged from the Army in early 1920.
Beaudry went to Clarkston, Washington in the spring of 1920 because his mother was seriously ill. He stayed on there after her death the following fall, as his father was also in ill health. He worked what few carpentry jobs were available for support. By a quirk of fate, his postal career began in April 1921. The Postmaster offered him a job after learning Chester had civil service status. Beaudry remained with the Post Office for 34 years.
In a newspaper article honoring his years of service, Chester described the time when he came upon a frantic homeowner whose horse had fallen into an old cesspool. Since there was no crane to help in the rescue, Chester suggested to dig a ditch on one side and use another horse to pull the unfortunate steed out – it worked! Postal workers were often called upon for such emergencies, as they were regular visitors to homes.
A handy man and a hard worker, he built much of his home himself in Clarkston, completing it in 1932. Sadly, Chester and Dorothy divorced in 1934. They had no children. Seven years later he found happiness again, marrying Clara O. Frank.
Chester and Clara had been married 13 years when they planned a winter vacation in Arizona that was to occur after his retirement in November 1954. Clara left early to make preparations. The second day after she left, she was seriously hurt in a traffic accident. She died near Pioche, Nevada and was brought back to Lewiston, Idaho for burial. An active man (his postal route covered 43 miles and serviced 800 customers) and not one to sit around, Chester continued working through the Christmas rush, delaying his retirement until February 1955.
Chester was a member of the Eagles Lodge for 24 years, serving as trustee for four of them. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge at Lewiston for 22 years. A Mason since 1917, he was a member of Clarkston Masonic Lodge, holding most of the offices at one time or another, and was a 32nd degree York Rite Mason.
Thanks to Deb Walsh, Editor for all her help with this bio.
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Vet WW1 Medical Corp
Gravesite Details
Headstone has middle intial as A, but this is incorrect. Middle name is Walter per the family bible
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