BEILLEN, Carl M.

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ July 10, 1986, p. 1 Former guest ranch owner died in local nursing home Retired Wickenburg businessman Carl M. Beillen died at the age of 80 in Wickenburg Nursing Home July 5 ending his longtime battle with cancer. Beillen owned and operated the Monte Vista Guest Ranch in Wickenburg and for many years was active in real estate in this area. His community service included acting as master of ceremonies for Wickenburg Saddle Club events at the Ray Bybee Arena and Wickenburg Gold Rush Days Parade. As secretary/treasurer of the Wickenburg Rural Fire Department for 21 years, Beillen has been an active community leader for 36 years he lived in Arizona. He was born in Chicago April 10, 1906 and served Gen. George Patton’s Fifth Army in the 95th Division Infantry 1942-45. During the World War II service he did a three-year four of the European Theater. Beillen is a past el’ presidente for Desert Caballeros men’s trail riding organization in 1966 and 1967. The Desert Caballeros nicknamed him “feisty” and presented him their 25-year pin for his membership. He rode their annual five-day trail ride as a member of the consecutive years 1950 through 1971. Beillen was also the last living charter member of the Wickenburg Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Edna, who is also in Wickenburg Nursing Home and one son, Jordan Browning, of California. Memorial services will be conducted at the Wickenburg Funeral Home Chapel Thursday at 7 p.m. and Stan Watson will represent the Wickenburg Volunteer Fire Department as speaker. A private cremation has been arranged and per Beillen’s wishes, his ashes will be scattered during the Desert Caballeros’ 44th annual five-day ride next year. In lieu of flowers the family asks memorial contributions be made in Beillen’s name to the Wickenburg Rural Fire District, P.O. Box 804, Wickenburg, 85358.