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Harry Beesley Obituary
May 26, 1947 - Jan 19, 2025
Harry James "Jay" Beesley III, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was born May 26, 1947 in Lackawanna, NY to the late Harry James and Gertrude (Bernbeck) Beesley II. Jay was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Army and made his career as a ceramic engineer with Bethlehem Steel for over 40 years. He enjoyed music, obscure movies, collecting different items from marbles to porcelain figurines, and sporting loud colorful clothes.
On October 11, 1969, Jay married Patricia Barthel who survives along with their children, Chad (Anouk) Beesley, Robin (Steven) Ose, Brian Beesley, and Patrick (Mary Ann) Beesley; nine grandchildren; sister, Beth Drewes; and his beloved dog, Maddie.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on February 8, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Memorial Service beginning at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memorial Gathering
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