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John Bedell Obituary
of Owego, N.Y.
John Bedell, 52, of Owego, N.Y., passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007, at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, April (Codner) Bedell; his daughters, Natalie and Rachel Bedell; his mother, Anna Bedell Lee; his father, Charles Bedell; sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and Robert Stam; brother and sister-in-law, James and Christine Bedell; several nieces, nephews and their families; and his faithful companions, Lucy and Rocky. John was born in Endicott, N.Y., on February 16, 1955. He was an accomplished musician playing the drums who also enjoyed fishing, and had a special love/fear of sharks. He cherished time with his family, from visiting the beach, amusement parks where he would take his daughters on the big rides, spectacular birthday parties or simply being involved with any family activity. John had a wonderful sense of humor and most importantly, he had a personal relationship with God.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main St., Owego, N.Y., on Thursday, November 29, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends are invited to call at the Owego United Methodist Church on Wednesday evening, November 28, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Share your memories at www.RichardsFH.com.
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rick arnold
December 5, 2007
April..sorry to hear about John, I praise God for the girls He has given you to support you at this time as well as that special sister of yours!
Steve Lawrence
December 3, 2007
To the Bedell Family, I rode the bus with John when we were kids, did plenty of sledding, and watched some very scary, black and white Frankenstein and the Wolfman movies on an old 8 mm projector in the 1960's. I loved his passion for playing the drums, and although I have not seen him in a few yeas, I was so sorry to hear of his passing. Anna, thank you for coming to my dad's calling hours a few weeks ago. I surely would have done the same had I been in town. My sincere condolences to all of you. - Steve Lawrence
Candy Beardsley
November 29, 2007
April, So very sorry for your loss. Know that the thoughts & prayers of your coworkers are with you and your family at this time.
Linda Burrell (Langdon)
November 28, 2007
To all the Bedells: Was so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember many good times at your house growing up on Glenmary Drive
UMA Walk In Owego
November 28, 2007
April and girls:, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
carol pratt
November 28, 2007
I, too, was surprised to hear of John's passing. He was my best friend in high school, when I didn't have many. I remember his sweet smile, his sparkling brown eyes, his long, curly brown hair and his freckles! He was fun-loving, kind and loved to rock, but he was down-to-earth, too.
My sincere sympathy to his family.
Rock 'em in Heaven, Brown!
Carol Pratt
Tifton, GA
Pastor Jim and Lorrie Murphy
November 27, 2007
April, Natalie, and Rachel...
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers! May you find peace and comfort knowing that John is in God's presence right now. Be sure to let Him and those around you help and love you through this!(Psalm 91)
Karen & Bob Mikulski
November 27, 2007
April, we were so sorry to hear the news about John. Natalie and Rachel, I'm so sorry about your dad. He loved all of you very much. I struggle to find words that will comfort you. Just know that he is in the presence of God, getting his first glimpse of Heaven and enjoying the fact that he is healthy. How awesome is that!
We miss all of your smiling faces. Love, Karen & Bob Mikulski
Doug Fletcher
November 27, 2007
To all the Bedells. I am very sorry for your loss. It is a shock to me. I have very good memories of Brown. His quiet laugh, his almost stiff way of walking. But that was 35 years ago. Again, I am very sorry.
Doug Fletcher
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