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John Beisty Obituary

JOHN PATRICK BEISTY, of Houston, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at the age of 67 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 9, 1941, in New York, New York to John Patrick Beisty, Sr., and Marion Smith. John served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1969. John was a member of the Local Pipe Fitters No. 211 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Eileen Beisty; sons, John Beisty and wife Nicole (Nikki); daughter, Patricia Beisty. John will be missed by many who worked with him and leaves behind lots of friends and relatives. A memorial service celebrating John's life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 16, 2008 in the Advantage Howard-Glendale Chapel, 1015 Federal Road. In John's honor donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6301 Richmond, Houston, Texas 77057, in order to help others and to the Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030. A special thanks to Dr. Brian Walton, The Houston Hospice, Sr. R. Amato and The Oncology Team.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Aug. 15, 2008.

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Salena Mullinax

August 30, 2008

Mrs. Beisty and family,
I am so sorry for your loss I will keep your family in my prayers. I know that with the love and support of your family at home and school you will be able to bless us all with your sweet spirit.

Harvey, Beverly, Jr. Chad and Amy Finley

August 29, 2008

Patricia and Family
We are very sorry for your loss

Tom Latham

August 28, 2008

Mrs. Beisty and family,
Alicia and I will truly miss John. He was the best landlord anyone could have wished for! Our deepest sympathy is with you and will keep you all in our prayers.

Tom, ALicia, Rachelle and Taylor Latham

Cindy Stephens

August 28, 2008

Eileen....I'm so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed being neighbors with you all during those years the kids were growing up. You are in our prayers.

Julissa Alcantar-Martinez

August 28, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He was such a tough cookie, such a nice man and I know you all have so many good memories with him to keep his spirit alive.
My sincerest sympathy and love to you all.

Zatopek Family

August 27, 2008

Eileen, John, and Patricia,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Joe, Mary Jane, Kristina and Lisa Zatopek

karen knight

August 27, 2008

Dear Eileen & Family
My thoughts are with you in the sorrowful time. I really enjoyed visiting with John at the housewarming. It seems we could have talked for hours. Im still planning for my husband and I to visit the motorcycle museum he loved telling me about that day. Cherish the precious moments for they are invaluable

Irene Ortiz

August 27, 2008

Eileen, and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Irene P. Ortiz

Thersa Bennett

August 27, 2008

Eileen and family, I'm so sorry to hear of John's death. Now he is pain free and comfortable and with other loved ones in Heaven. Remember all the happy memories and cherish them. I'll be praying for you.

Sharon Sellman (Heard)

August 27, 2008

Kara, Marti and I were sad to hear of John's death. I know that there is a huge gap missing in your household. He always kept things going with his dry sense of humor. Peace and prayers be with you.

Cathy Madden

August 26, 2008

Dearest Eileen, Patricia and John, Words even for me are difficult to find to express how sad I was to hear today of your loss. We will always think of John with our most fondest memories. Especially of the night long ago we all went to The House of Pies! No matter how much time has past there are some things we will always cherish of time spent together with you guys. I hope we can get together soon and speak of those memories we share. I love you all and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Seek comfort in your memories and your faith. Love, Wally and Cathy Madden

Kenny Burns

August 16, 2008

John has been missed since he left Carrier and was a valuable person to all. My thoughts and prayers have been with him and his family since this began. My thoughts and prayers go out to you his family. Kenny Burns

sandra Gum

August 16, 2008

Eileen,
you and your family are in my prayers.

Cheri, Sarah, Andrew and Zachary Potter

August 15, 2008

Eileen,
John was such a special man. He was always so upbeat every time I saw him. It always made my day when Jeff and John's chemo treatments fell on the same day. You, Patricia, John and Nikki are in our prayers.

Karen Peters

August 15, 2008

I just heard of your loss today and I want you to know that we are praying for you & your family Eileen. Karen Peters & Family

PAT & MEGAN THOMAS & STACY AND CHASE BRIDGEMAN

August 15, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

ray

August 14, 2008

John miss ya buddy , know you'll kept that big absorber up there chill-in

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