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PHILIPSBURG - Norman J. "Bo" Myers, 71, of Philipsburg, died Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Rush Township, RD Philipsburg.
Bo was born on May 1, 1948, in Philipsburg, a son of Helen C. (Czap) Beveridge, who survives of Philipsburg; and the late Harmon M. "Bo" Myers.
He was a 1968 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School. Following high school, Bo served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War era. He was a Purple Heart recipient.
Following his military service, he worked in the construction industry. He then moved out to Arizona and began his career in the golfing industry as the assistant golf pro at the Mesa, Arizona Country Club. He then returned to the Philipsburg area and was employed as the golf pro at the Philipsburg Country Club until his retirement.
Bo was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Hawk Run; the B.P.O. Elks Lodge & Country Club, Lodge #1173 and the VFW Post #3450, both of Philipsburg; and the Lincoln Club and Carpathian Club, both of Hawk Run. He was also a member of the PGA Association.
Bo was a big fan of the Chicago Cubs. During his years of employment at the Mesa Country Club, he had the opportunity to work with the ballplayers that came to the club during their spring training season in Arizona.
Bo is survived by his mother, Helen Beveridge, of Philipsburg; four sisters: Gloria Reams, Susan Zelensky and her husband Dan, and Nancy Moskel and her husband James, all of Philipsburg and Connie Dixon and her husband, Rhoudi of Morrisdale; one brother, Andrew "Pud" Myers of Philipsburg; his longtime companion, Trudy Reese of (West Moshannon) RD Houtzdale; Trudy's two children, Kevin Reese of West Decatur and Kari Walters of Houtzdale; and her grandchildren: Kendra Smith of West Decatur, Mia Butler, Tanner Butler and Remy Walters, all of Houtzdale; and numerous other extended family members.
Bo was preceded in death by his father, Harmon "Bo" Myers; his stepfather, Ernest W. Beveridge; one sister and her husband, Sandra M. and John "Pecky" Pedmo; one infant stepbrother, Harry John Beveridge and one brother-in-law, Kenneth Reams.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, from 5-8 p.m., at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg. A Panikhida Service will be held on Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. at the funeral home.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home with Fr. Peter Benyo, officiating.
Interment with Military Honors will be in Philipsburg Cemetery.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook and share memories at www.beezerheathfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Beezer-Heath Funeral Home.
Sorry for your your loss!
David Bennett
August 25, 2019
"A bottle of pop, a big banana, we're from West Virginannna, no no that's a lie-we're from Blue Ridge Jr. High!" Sure will miss you Bo! Enjoyed all our Arizona visits with you---so much fun together!
Love & Prayers for you and your family!
JP Bartko-Swain & Family
JP Swain
August 23, 2019
So very sorry for your loss Sending Prayers and hugs ❤God Bless you all ❤❤❤
Brad and Chris Brickel
August 23, 2019
Chris and Brad Brickel
August 23, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Myers family. RIP Bo Bo. ❤
Carrie Hutton
August 22, 2019
We are so saddened to learn of Bo's passing. We did not realize he was not well and we are so sorry for your loss. We have so many wonderful memories with Bo and his Time here in Arizona. He was just great and loved by so many here in Arizona. All of our family mourn his passing. We're so very sorry
And send our love and deepest sympathy to all his family and dear friends.
Sincerely,
Jack and Sydney Bartko
Sydney Bartko
August 22, 2019
you were the best pap ever i loved you so so much!!! im taking care of nana and my favorite memory of us where all the wi way pizza trips and all my change u kept for me i will never forget you and you will always have a place in my heart i love you very much.
your favorite
gran daughter, Mia
Mia Butler
August 22, 2019
So very sorry for your loss Bo was such a presence of life ❤❤❤He was family and dear friend ❤❤❤ God Bless
August 21, 2019
My thoughts and prayers to my dear family. Love you all.
Tami Bennett-Ridgway
August 20, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
Nancy Harris
August 20, 2019
Deepest heartfelt sympathy to all the family and friends. He will be missed by many.
Stott Family
August 20, 2019
Bo was one of our favorite customers when we owned the Moshannon Park Inn. He will be missed. Our condolences
Lonnie Dawes
August 20, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Myers family. Bo was a great man and will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Joe/Kelly Matsko and Sons
August 20, 2019
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