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Rev. Dr. Donald Beers

Newark, New Jersey

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The Rev. Dr. Donald Beers, retired Chaplain for the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps, died in his home in White Township, New Jersey on May 18, 2010. Beers: Chaplain Beers was born in Newark, NJ in 1926 to the late Howard and Marcella Heddon Beers. Personal: His educational...

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Mrs.Beers; Theresa, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. We all feel blessed in having had the opportunity to know Donald not only as our Fr. but especially as a friend. His military commitment and service were honorable, and combined with his lifetime religious calling was a gift for us all. We will treasure the times we shared with him and yourself, and most of all his sharing the stories and experiences he lived and loved....especially you .... Forever Gratefull, Rest...

Terri and family, Please accept my condolences in the loss of your husband and father. He was a good man. It's very difficult to lose the person with whom you have spent the biggest portion of your life but remember the happy times and you will keep him in your heart.

To the entire Beers Family........ I knew him as a Brother and fellow Mason. I remember how happy he was when Robert joined our Lodge and how much he enjoyed being with us. He was a fine man and we shall miss him. May he rest in peace. May you, the family he leaves behind, find comfort knowing that so many others loved and respected Don..... and share your loss.

ND..... Harmony No 8 F&AM

To the entire Beers Family,

I knew Brother Don from his membership in Harmony Lodge #8 in Newton and as a Past Master. He was a kind, giving, and gentle man and brother. He loved to come to lodge and enjoyed the fellowship and brotherhood of our gentle craft. I recall him speaking on several occasions at special dinners a number of years ago. His upbeat outlook was quite extraordinary as were the life stories that he shared. We will all miss him but know that he is with The...

To Mrs. Beers and the Beers family,

I am truely sorry to hear that one of the greatest men and pastors that I have ever had has passed away. I admired and respected him highly. I still remember when he came to my school to give a speech about Parkinson's and it was amazing the light he shown on the classroom. I know he is with God now in a better place and he will still look down on us. I will always remember his funny stories, jokes, and great sense of humor and smile. My...

May you rest in peace. I was the first organist of St. Alban's, and we held services in the Ramapo Country Club before the church was built.
Bill Flannery

To the Beers family - my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of sadness. I will pray God gives you rest and peace in knowing that Father Beers is rejoicing in heaven above. May God bless you all.