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George Bodmer Obituary
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GEORGE REGINALD BODMER, Jr. Devoted husband and father passed away on Saturday, October 14, at the age of 78. Born March 1, 1928 to George Sr. and Helen Bodmer at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC, George spent his early life on or near the water. An avid swimmer, George spent untold hours of his childhood occupied on the Potomac River and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. In 1945, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on numerous fleet commands, the grandest of which he felt was his tour of duty aborad the USS Missouri (BB-63). He left active service in the Navy in 1949 only to be recalled to duty in December 1950 shortly after the start of the Korean War. A recipient of the American Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and Victory Medal, he left the Navy with an Honorable Discharge in 1952. In 1957, George married Virginia McDonald Newberry, and together they raised six children. A restauranteur, real estate broker, ardent Washington Redskins supporter and fervent Florida Gators fan, George finally retired with his wife to Boynton Beach, Florida in 1990 where he was surrounded by family and friends in the place he called “Paradise.” George R. Bodmer, Jr. is survived by his wife of 49 years, Virginia; his six children, Joseph Bodmer of Falls Church, Virginia, Peter Bodmer of Cape Coral, Peg Bodmer Delp of Boynton Beach, Matthew Bodmer of Jacksonville, Sandra Bodmer Almond of Wellington, and Christopher Bodmer of Tampa, his sister Joan Daniels of Port Charlotte, two nephews, Mike and Lee Daniels of Rockville, Maryland, and fifteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to be received at the wake from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, October 18, 2006. Funeral Services will be Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 11AM at the Palm Beach Memorial Park, 3691 Seacrest Boulevard, Lantana, Florida 33462. Flowers are welcome and donations to Hospice of Palm Beach County, Inc, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 are most welcome and encouraged. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Kathy Ybarra
October 18, 2006
To Our Dearest Peg & Family,
Know that you are all in our prayers, thoughts, hopes and dreams during this extremely difficult time.
There is much comfort within all of the wonderful memories that will never be forgotten.
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
Love You Always,
Kathy & Family
Tom & Christina Barber
October 18, 2006
Dear Bodmer Family,
It is our deepest hope that you will find strength through the Lord to carry you through, courage to go forward and the love and support of family to help you remember the good times and guide you until you meet up with your husband/father in heaven.
Much Love and prayers,
Vickie Tuimala
October 17, 2006
Dear Ginny and family,
You are in our prayers during this difficult time. Although we haven't known George for a long time, he always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say. He will truly be missed. God Bless.
Vickie, Michael and Kaitlin Tuimala
Mechelle Brown
October 17, 2006
Peg,
My thoughts are with you. We have so many wonderful memories shared with your Dad. Those memories will help you through this hard time. I know he was so proud of you. Love, Mechelle
Karen Newman
October 17, 2006
Dear Peg and family,
Please know we are thinking of you and praying for your comfort. We pray the memories you have of all the wonderful times you shared with your dad will bring a smile to you and help you through this extremely difficult time.
Love,
Karen,Dave, Jake and Christie Newman
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