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Oliver Beardmore Obituary
Oliver W. Beardmore passed away on April 6, 2024
He is survived by Barbara (Adkins) his wife of 73 years; three children, Roger (Ann) of Charleston, SC., Mark (Maria) of Sparta, NJ., and Karen Sherman (Michael) of Cape Cod, MA; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and his sister, Jean Sweetland of Churchville, NY.
He was predeceased by his parents, a brother, and a sister.
He was born in Wheeling, WV on October 29, 1927. He graduated from Warwood High School in 1945. In World War II, he served in the Army with the 34th Infantry Division in Italy. He graduated from the University of Rochester in 1951 with a bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry. He worked in the chemical industry for 45 years, retiring as Vice President of Schenectady Chemicals, Inc. in 1996.
After retirement he volunteered for many years as a tour guide at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton. As such, he was known as an authority on the Wright Brothers, and he loved to tell their story to anyone that would listen.
Ollie and Barbara were world travelers, having visited 43 countries, including Russia when it was the USSR.
He was a member of Brewster Baptist Church, Cape Cod, MA.
He served as the President of the Mohawk Golf Club in Schenectady, NY; President of The Criterion Club in Dayton, OH; President of the USGA Miami Valley Masters; and President of the Oakwood Athletic Boosters Club. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and the American Chemical Society. An avid golfer and a longtime member of the Dayton Country Club, he shot his age many times but was most proud of having a hole in one 6 times.
His interment will be at the National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.
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Leland Quivey
November 20, 2024
Ollie got me my first real job at Sch´dy Chemicals. New him from the Mohawk Golf Club. Had the pleasure of traveling with him many times to Fort Wayne Indiana. My condolences to Barbara and family. He was a special person for sure.
Rick Westenfeld
May 2, 2024
I worked with Ollie in his capacity as a representative of Schenectady Chemicals for thirty years. He, my wife and I became very close and stayed in touch long after he and I had both retired. He had a keen wit. For example, he jokingly called me Dr. Westenfeld and did so so often that when I changed jobs, my new employers assumed I had earned a Ph.D. and was just too modest to talk about it. He and I didn´t disabuse them of that notion. Usually.
Both lovers of sawdust, we shared many ideas and stories over a good many years.
Carol and I will miss him so much.
Bill Dennison
April 15, 2024
Ollie was one of my favorite Lonsdale Ave people growing up. He was wickedly funny (he often suggested that I go play in traffic, for example), and he and Barbara produced 3 amazing children that the 3 Dennison children enjoyed. I know that John and Rhoda enjoyed Ollie and Barbara as well. RIP Ollie.
Ron Beeckman
April 10, 2024
Ollie was always so cheerful and wise about so many things. I will miss his humor and quick wit. Good bye, my friend.
Ron Beeckman
Elizabeth McAfee
April 9, 2024
Ollie's passing is so sad as I always enjoyed his humor and great wisdom. He will be deeply missed. God Bless and keep Barbara, his loving wife and best friend for 73 years.
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