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Harold Bemis Obituary
He was born in Corinna, Nov. 29, 1928, the son of George and Irene (Seaney) Bemis.
He was educated in Corinna schools and was a graduate of Corinna Union Academy in the class of 1946. Shortly after his graduation, Harold enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was a proud veteran of the Korean War serving as an aircraft mechanic, with three years of foreign and sea service.
Harold married Beulah Bates on March 13, 1954. He was a dairy farmer for 20 years in St. Albans. He then went to work in Newport for Lewis Brothers Inc. as a mechanic and parts manager for the John Deere dealership, working there for more than 24 years, retiring in 1996. While employed by Lewis Brothers, he attended several John Deere technical schools.
Harold enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, his gardens, and especially family camping at NASCAR races. Harold liked to dance and as his family said, "he sure could cut a rug." His Friday night poker games were very special to him along with playing cribbage with his friends Martin and Donna.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Beulah M. Bemis, of Newport; two sons, Aaron Bemis and his wife, Rhonda, of Newport, and Royce Rollins of Palmyra; two daughters and their husbands, Sherry and Kevin Davis of Plymouth, and Serena and Jeffrey Goodall of Greenbush; a brother, Edward Bemis of Palmyra, a sister and her husband, Dot and Blaine Neal, of St. Albans, 11 grandchildren: Royce Jr., Jeremy, Eric, Heather, Darci, Amber, Sapphire, Larry, Jeffrey, Brandi and Chad; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call Thursday, July 2, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High St., Newport, where memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday July 3, with Pastor Al Worden officiating.
To sign an online guest book and to leave written tributes please visit: www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Bemis
Connie Bemis
July 6, 2009
My earliest memories of my big brother are when he came home from leave in the Navy and nearly jumped to the ceiling after sitting on my squeaky baby doll and of course, Mom having his favorite chocolate cake waiting for him.
I am: the 5th and youngest child of George and Irene (Seaney) Bemis
July 3, 2009
Our sincere condolences to the family on the passing of Harold. Audrey called and told me the news. It sounds as tho he had a very full and happy life.
Most sincerely,
Margaret and Wil Dowdy
(I am Harvey and Polly Seaney's daughter!
Ann Acheson
July 3, 2009
Dear Serena and family,
My deepest condolences on the sudden loss of such a special person who I'm sure will be very much missed.
Sincerely,
Ann
July 3, 2009
Dear Bemis Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I remember Harold as such a nice, nice man.
Sincerely,
Cathi (McDougal) Johnson
Merlin & Cathy Meagher
July 2, 2009
To all of Harolds family, we want to say how saddened we are to hear of his death. We are sorry we are not available to go to his services, but want you all to know that we are thinking of you and God bless.
Merlin & Cathy
Kim Martin
July 2, 2009
Dear Bemis Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Every time we saw Harold he was always smiling.
Jeff and Kim Martin and family
Dick & Carlene Lawler
July 1, 2009
To The Bemis Family
So , sorry to hear of your loss , Harold will be missed by everyone who new him , always had a smile at the parts counter at Lewis Brothers , same smile at the Detroit Dance , a real nice person , we all can feel your loss
Emily Stevens
July 1, 2009
Dear Serena and family our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Lee and Emily Stevens
Wes
July 1, 2009
Rest in peace, Shipmate. A fellow Navy veteran salutes you.
July 1, 2009
Dear Sherry and all the Bemis family,
Hope it helps to know that we are thinking of you now.
Sincerely,
Dawn (Bradstreet) & Micheal Arbo
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