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Dewey Christman Obituary
CHRISTMAN Dewey A. "Saw Man"
Age 83 of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Sunday July 6, 2008 at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Dewey was born on May 3, 1925 in Horseheads, NY the son of the late Harry and Anna Belle Crawford Christman. Mr. Christman was a Veteran of WWII serving his country with the U.S. Army. He worked as a blue printer for Bridgeworks in Elmira Heights and when he retired he was well known around Elmira Heights for his sharpening services where he became known as the "Saw Man". He was a lifetime member of the Elmira Heights VFW and a member of the Horseheads American Legion. Mr. Christman was pre-deceased by his first wife Betty Christman in 1987. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen Christman of Elmira Heights, NY; daughters and sons-in-law: Suzanne and Allen Rice; Cathy and Robert Leisenring; son: David Scott Christman; stepson: Larry David and Kelly Hollister; grandchildren: Mike and Tim Matuszak, Cindy Sullivan, Kyle and Brenda Leisenring, Kelly Wood, David Scott Christman Jr.; step grandchildren: Ron Rice and Buffy Jacobs; great grandchildren: Kacie and Ashley Matuszak, Taylor and Kyle Leisenring Jr., Liam and Delaney Wood; step great grandchildren: Kara and Matthew Sullivan, Kaitlyn and Gavin Young, Desiree Jacobs, Lorenzo and Brandon Snow; brother and sister-in-law: Richard and Welthy Christman; sister and brother-in-law: Florence and Herm Preston; several nieces, nephews and a host of caring friends. There will be a gravesite memorial service at Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads, NY at the convenience of the children. In Lieu of Flowers those wishing may remember Dewey through donations to the Elcor Health Services Residents Activities Fund 48 Colonial Drive Horseheads, NY 14845 or to the Southern Tier Hospice 11751 E. Corning Road Corning, NY 14830. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dewey Christman
PATTI ROUSE
July 13, 2008
I REMEMBER MY AUNT EUNICE TALKING ABOUT HER FAMILY AND HER BROTHER DEWEY. HE IS NOW A ANGEL IN HEAVEN WITH HIS SISTER AND PARENTS MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY.
kyle & kyle jr leisenring
July 11, 2008
Dear grandpa:
We will missyou so much. I remember all those hot summers loading and stacking wood with you and dad. You always helped me out. We love you and the holidays will not be the same without you. Rest in peace and look out for all of us, we will always think of you when we pray. love kyle & kyle jr
Kacie helping Grandpa with lottery tickets
July 11, 2008
Kacie Matuszak
July 11, 2008
I will miss grandpa very much. I did not get to know him very well but i did get to see him at his 80 b-day and at the nursing home. At his birthday i helped him scratch his lottery tickets. He got 80. Will miss him and hopes he will rest in peace.
Kelly Wood
July 11, 2008
My Dear Grandpa,
You will be missed by so many. I have spent the days since your passing looking at photos of you and our family. Your spirit will live on in so many of us. "Little Red" will hear stories of his GGpa, and I will always see you in his smile (he has your chin).
I love you my Guardian Angel!
Carla Rundell
July 10, 2008
I am saddened to hear of Dewey's passing. I too remember "Sunday School" but it was when it was at the Old Heights Tavern many, many years ago. I remember the "Bar Dog" Ceaser pulling on Dewey's pant leg when Ceaser was a puppy. I even have the picture of it. He was a great person who I'm sure will be very missed.
Judy Taylor
July 10, 2008
Sue & Al & Family
My heart aches for you in the loss of your Daddy, your Grandpa. I remember some laughs we had; I just loved his name. He will be missed but he will always be remembered with love and a smile.
Dewey with Herm, Florence and Dick
Dick & Welthy Christman
July 10, 2008
Dear Brother, we will miss you, rest in peace. We are including a couple of pictures from Dewey's 80th birthday. Love to all our family.
Cindy Sullivan
July 10, 2008
I will miss Grandpa Christman dearly. I remember hanging out with him for "sunday school" and his green truck with the "Sawman" on the side. He will never be forgotten.
I loved him very much.
Linda & Al Hager
July 10, 2008
Sue & Allen & family. So sorry to hear about your dad. We were so glad to get to know him for a short time at the Bath VA and I know my dad enjoyed having a buddy there too.
Paul&Ann Leisenring
July 10, 2008
Cath&Family,We are so sorry for your loss of your loved one.Our thoughts and prayers are with you through these trying times.We love you and thinking of you.
Cindy Sullivan
July 9, 2008
I will miss Grandpa Christman dearly. I remember hanging out at "Sunday School" with him and collecting money from all his buddies. He was a great man and will be missed alot. I loved him very much
Donald Christman
July 8, 2008
Mary Ellen
My condolences to you,as a relative and not meeting you on a personal basis my thoughts are with you.My Father was Norm Christman from Elmira. Don Christman
Tim Matuszak
July 8, 2008
Grandpa Christman was a great man who is loved by many. He has left me many awesome memories of fishing, helping get firewood and "Sunday School" in the garage. Good Bye Grandpa, I Love You.
Mike Matuszak Jr.
July 8, 2008
In honor of my Grandpa Christman. I will always remember going camping with you when when Tim and I were kids. You making pancakes almost bigger than the plate. When you asked how many we wanted. Good thing we said only one. They were very good,but real big.
Also crushing beer cans in the vice out in the garage. Good bye Grandpa rest in peace.
Love your Grandson Mike
Nancy Robbins
July 8, 2008
MaryEllen,
We miss Dewey alot here at Elcor. He attended most all Activities offered. He was a joy to have around. Thanks for joining in on many activities with him. We will miss seeing you also. Take care and God Bless.
Nancy Robbins
Assistant Activity Director
Mike, Shannan & Logan Mudra
July 8, 2008
Cathy and family,
So sorry for the loss of your father. You are in our prayers. And know that he is an angel above you!
Cathy Leisenring
July 8, 2008
To the best Dad in the world. I have so many memories of you. You taking me fishing and for thoughs Sunday morning rides. I have a hole in my heart and will miss you so much. I love you.
James Wakefield
July 8, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Having been neighbors, I have many fond memories of the Christman's when we were kids.
Thank you Dewey for your service to our country. May we never forget his sacrifice so that we may live free.
Ken/Linda Sedgwick
July 8, 2008
To the Christman Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Dewey was such a wonderful and caring man. We will miss him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
PATTI (ROUSE)SHERFEY
July 8, 2008
I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR BROTHER. YOUR IN MY PRAYERS AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
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