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Glenn Beardsley Obituary
Cortland, NY: 90, formerly of Rush, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at the Cortland Park Nursing Center, Cortland, NY.
Mr. Beardsley was born in Dalton, NY, on January 16, 1926, a son of the late Harry and Florence "Flossie" Mehlenbacher Beardsley. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as an engineer at Rochester Products, Stromberg Carlson, General Dynamics, and Xerox Corporation. In his spare time, he was an active bridge player and enjoyed hunting, camping, trips to Florida, and most importantly, his family.
He is survived by his children, Susan (Douglas) Deer of Cortland; Randy W. (Jean) Beardsley of San Jose, CA; and Jeffrey A. (Patti) Beardsley of Geneseo. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, David (Christy) Deer of Seattle, WA; Katherine (Dale) Dart of Homer; Nicki Beardsley of Geneseo; and Kristen Beardsley of Geneseo; along with six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Joane W. Beardsley, on April 3, 2016, and a son, Alex G. Beardsley, on December 11, 2009; two sisters and one brother.
A memorial service for Glenn will be held at the Rush United Methodist Church on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. There will be no prior calling hours. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Beardsley may be directed to the Rush United Methodist Church, 6200 Rush Lima Road, Rush, NY 14543.
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