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Emery Guest Obituary
Age 70 formerly of German Cross Road, Ithaca, NY went to be with his Savior on April 24, 2014. He will be eternally missed by his loving wife of 31 years, Yvonne Marion Guest, and his beloved daughter, Stacey Jo Guest-Meyer and son-in-law, Ted Meyer. He will be missed by his family: George J. (Joan) Guest, Freeville, NY; Jan (Susan) Guest, Hackettstown, NJ; June (Richard) Berggren, Newfield, NY; and Joanne Parsons, Groton, NY; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was greeted in Heaven by his parents, George W. and Arlene N. (Schutt) Guest and siblings, Eric and Gayle Guest. Emery dutifully served his country, community, family and Lord. Emery honorably served in the U.S. Navy. He began serving, saving and protecting the citizens of Tompkins County when he was sworn into the Tompkins County Sheriff's Department as Deputy in 1968. Emery was a highly decorated, beloved and respected member of the TCSD and served two terms as Sheriff having previously served as Senior Criminal Investigator, specializing in Hostage Negotiation. During Emery's distinguished career, he served in the Cayuga Lake Navigation Patrol, Snowmobile Patrol, and Juvenile Division. He shared his expertise to the Arson Task Force, T.C. Sexual Abuse Task Force and TC-3 Criminal Justice Advisory Committee. Additionally he served his department by teaching and mentoring as a Police Training Instructor. Emery embodied Honor, Pride, and Integrity throughout his career. Emery was a faithful member of the Hillside Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Emery enjoyed his retirement in Corning, NY, with his wife Yvonne. There they spent their time living their dream riding their horses. Services in celebration of Emery's life will be held at 2 PM, Monday, April 28 at Hillside Alliance Church, 1422 Slaterville Rd, Ithaca, NY. Friends are invited to call at the church on Sunday, April 27, 2014 from 2:00-5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests friends to consider a memorial donation, in Emery's name to the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001 or to a charity of your choice. "A Friend Remembered Never Dies" Arrangements are with the Perkins Funeral Home. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Emery Guest
May 10, 2014
Dear Yvonne,
Bob and I are back in
Corning for the month and were so sorry to hear of Emery's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Ann & Bob Schmitt
April 29, 2014
Dear Yvonne, We are so very sorry to hear of Emery's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Duane & Kathy Gray
Karen Fowler
April 29, 2014
Dear Yvonne and Stacey, I'm so sorry for your loss. Emery was a wonderful man - no one else like him! Remember God's promise to you at this time in Hebrews 13:5 - "Never will I leave you - Never will I forsake you." I'm so glad that you have each other during this time of grieving. Love to you both, Karen Fowler
Robin Yetter
April 29, 2014
Yvonne and Family, Sorry to hear of Emery's passing. It was an honor having worked with him at TCSO...a TRUE gentleman. God Bless all of you and may Emery RIP... you are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 29, 2014
Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you - The Drake Family
RAY & KATIE BASTIAN
April 28, 2014
EMERY IS IN OUR THOUGHTS. i FEEL HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND. SORRY TO SEE YOU GO.
April 28, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Emery's family. I had the honour of knowing and working with Emery when he was the Sheriff and I in Purchasing. He was a loyal servant of the people of Tompkins County and brought much respect, honor, and integrity to his position. He was a good man. May he rest forever in peace.
-Bonnie Scutt and family.
Debi Swearingen
April 28, 2014
Yvonne and Family...You are in my thoughts and prayers today and I hope you Know how much Emery ment to me he will be missed terribly... Now he is in heaven having a wonderful time with my mother-in-law Ruth along with all the other family members that have gone before. Let me know if there is anything I can do love and Miss you guys
Karyn and Rick Marion
April 28, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the Guest family. God bless all of you especially at this time of sorrow.
Katie Burczynski
April 27, 2014
Yvonne,
We have such fond memories of you and Emery. It was such a pleasure to spend time with you guys at the barn. He was a great man. We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear this news. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bring you comfort. With love, Katie & Josh Burczynski
Ruth Swearingen
April 27, 2014
My heart goes out to the family.lots of memories.he was a great dad and husband..sorry we can.t be there.love,aunt ruth and uncle chuck
paula neff
April 27, 2014
The whole crew at Ryan's Towing would like to express our deepest sympthy to Emery's family and close friends
may there memories carry them through
thoughts and prayers
blessed be
Pete, Paula, Logen, Jake
Michael Baldini
April 27, 2014
Jan and family. Sorry for your loss. I guess we now have 10-4 Emery's brother in heaven.
Gary Iloff
April 27, 2014
Emery was a wonderful friend during our school years in Ithaca. He was so easy going and a pleasure to be around.Emery always made you feel good about yourself. RIP my friend.
Dottie Ward
April 27, 2014
To Emery's Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Emery was a terrific person. The one thing I will carry with me is that he was always a true and loyal friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dottie Ward
Joy Hall
April 27, 2014
Emery was that very special person in Ed's, my children's and my life! Always there for us and celebrating with us in the good times. We will miss him so much! Keeping you and Stacy in our thoughts and prayers. Love you! Joy and Family
Joanne Conley-Pease
April 27, 2014
He was a good man who love you and Stacey. I am so glad he found you those many years ago and gave you guys the life you deserved.
Phil and Sally Quick
April 26, 2014
He was a good man with kind words and a smile. This is sad news indeed.
Shirley Buckland
April 26, 2014
Such a loss for all of us. Emery used to hang around with our Brother (Larry Beach) in our years of growing up in Brooktondale. He is part of the wonderful memories we have of our past. Our prayers go out to all of you. We lost Larry in 2010. Maybe they are hanging out together once again.
May God watch over all of you, as you go through this hard time.
Mary VanEtten & Shirley Beach Buckland
Heidi Cornell
April 26, 2014
Love you so much! Much sadness for you but our God is sovereign over all...I do know that and hold onto that and I pray that for you!
Bob & Daisy Wallace
April 26, 2014
Our prayers are with you Yvonne, Stacey and all the rest of both your and Emery's family at this time. What a privilege to have known Emery, have great times with both of you, and joke and laugh often. He will be missed for sure and we know you will miss him terribly. Love you all!
Edie & Bob Spaulding
April 26, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Melvin & Beverly Marion
April 26, 2014
Our condolences to the Guest family. May God bless your family and comfort you during this time of grief. May you continue to be comforted by your family and friends.
April 26, 2014
My condolences to the Guest family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 regarding the loss of your love one.
Dewey Dawson
April 26, 2014
Yvonne, Stacy and the rest of the family - Please accept my condolences on Em's passing. There are lots of memories from working all those years at the TCSD. Some good, some not so much but more than any other type, hilarious.
RIP Emery
Dewey
Kathy Wallace
April 26, 2014
Yvonne...I'm so sorry for your loss.
April 26, 2014
My sympathy and prayers to Yvonne and family. In time, your sadness will be replaced by beautiful memories to lighten your heart. Emery was a good man.
Doc Andrews, Dunnellon, FL
Dixie Denmark Mack
April 26, 2014
Yvonne, I am so sorry to hear about Emery. Even though it has been many years since I last saw you guys, it feels like yesterday. When we last worked together at P&C I remember Emery would come in and harrass us. He was such a good man. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 26, 2014
Sorry for your loss he will be missed great friend and family member . Sorry but we can't make it to his services for we have moms services that day also. The Langlois Family
Donald Darling
April 26, 2014
I went to school with Emery, what a great guy. I used to see him frequently out on the lake when he was patrolling. Always a wave and a smile or if he had the time, a brief conversation. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Rest now in the arms of the Lord my friend. Donnie Darling
April 26, 2014
My condolences go out to the Guest family. Emery was a good man and will be missed.
David & Lynn Griffin
April 26, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Morris Harper
April 26, 2014
Emery and I had many good times together while working at TCSD. A very dedicated man. He will be missed by all. My prayers to all the family. RIP my friend.
Butch Wyliie
April 26, 2014
I have many fond memories of Emery from our school days. My sincere condolences. RIP Emery...
Brian Rizzo
April 26, 2014
Stacey,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He did a lot more for Tompkins County than many realize.
Daniel Hollenbeck
April 26, 2014
my thoughts and prayers are with the Guest family.
Bill Benjamin
April 26, 2014
A good man, a true friend.
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