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Rev. Monsig. Harold BUMPUS

Harold BUMPUS Obituary

BUMPUS, Rev. Monsignor Harold B., Dr. Theol. 82, passed from this life into his loving Father's arms on Friday, July 5, 2013. Beloved friend, pastor, teacher, and counselor to all whose paths intersected with his own. A father figure who shared all of God's promises, walked with us when we felt abandoned and always there for others, he can now intercede on our behalf. He is survived by Brian Baszak, Chase White, Douglas Preyna, and the Diocese of St. Petersburg as well as countless friends and students the world over. All services will be held at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 12747 Interlaken Road, Trinity, FL 34655, 727-264-8968. Visitation will be Sunday, July 14, 2013 from 5-7 pm followed by a prayer service. Bishop Robert Lynch will preside at Funeral Mass Monday, July 15, 2013 at 11 am. Donations accepted to the St. Peters the Aspostle Building Fund. Flowers may be coordinated with Island Flowers, Tampa, 813-241-0200. Psalms 119:50 This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jul. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold BUMPUS

19 Entries

Tom Gotschall

August 6, 2013

God rest your soul, Padre. Thanks for being my mentor and friend, especially during my young adulthood in the 1980's at USF Catholic Center...Also for helping to prepare my wife Valerie and receiving her into the Catholic Church...and for being at our wedding 25 years ago...Thank you, Thank you...

Steve Patterson

July 13, 2013

Rest in peace dear friend.

July 13, 2013

Rest in peace dear friend.

Bill Rose

July 13, 2013

I met Harry in 1984 while at USF. He was a great mentor through my undergrad and graduate years. He guided me through Greek, philosophy, psychology, and elements of Catholicism, all the while treating me as an equal. He married my wife and I in 1991, and we stayed in touch after I left Tampa, often having wonderful visits on my returns. I will miss his wit and sense of humor, his keen mind, and his loving kindness. Like many of us that he touched, we are better off for having known him and the many ways he shaped our lives would be difficult to list. I will always smile when I think of him in the future. Lastly, and I think this sums up much of who he was: He's the only person I've ever met who studied organic chemistry for fun. Pax vobiscum, amice.

July 13, 2013

Thank you for all you have given. You will be missed greatly,Monsignor!

Krystyna&Thomas Delpha

July 12, 2013

Wishing you strength now and the days to come.

Damon Palestra

July 11, 2013

In the words of Saint Augustine: "Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe."

Reverend Monsignor Bumpus, may you now see your reward in Heaven, my friend...

Maryann Harper

July 11, 2013

Rest in peace

Damon Palestra

July 11, 2013

After 28 years with one Bay Area Parish family, I moved my family to Saint Peter the Apostle in Trinity. There, Monsignor Bumpus and Father Hughes welcomed us and shared in our Faith Journey as we all grew together in a young Parish.

Now, shortly after a celebration of life in his 50 years of serving our Lord and Savior, we pray that our friend and counselor be granted eternal rest in the Peace of our Heavenly Father. May your guiding light continue to shine through the works and deeds of Saint Peter the Apostle - your most recent home - and may you always watch over us and lead us onward in your absence.

Your Theology and Liturgical presence will forever resonate within me and through me as I shall recall your Homilies while teaching my children how to live more like Christ Jesus.

Thank you, Monsignor... And may God now Bless you!!

Your Faith Family,
~The Palestras

Lisa Wolfson

July 10, 2013

Thank you for bringing me back to my faith and my family.

William Longmore

July 10, 2013

Rest in peace Monsignor, we will miss you and your great appreciation for fine music and liturgy. Until we meet again, Bill and Maggie Longmore

Joshua Metcalf

July 10, 2013

Monsignor Bumpus,
You will be greatly missed by all of us who knew you. Your words were always so on pointe and I always felt that we could have talked for hours. Though the time you were my Spiritual Director was short, you left a profound impact on me and my relationship with Christ. You are our St. Harry now. Please pray for all of us, your spiritual children. May you rest in the Peace of Our Lord

Kim

July 10, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your passing dear Monsignor Bumpus. I so enjoyed our association at Prince of Peace and have missed your clear, careful and thoughtful guidance. May your soul rest in peace and may your light shine forever.

Bob Veith

July 10, 2013

Monsignor Harry...The impressions you left with me during our days at St. Leo were lasting and meaningful. We shared so many good times, you were certainly a positive part of my college experience...You are in deed with your Father now, Rest in Peace, My Friend and My Teacher...Rest in Peace...

July 10, 2013

So your light continues to glow and spread warmth to all those whose lives you touched....

Bernadette Preyna

July 10, 2013

Just as the sun will set then rise with each and every dawn, the souls of those who loved life well eternally live on. Now that the sun has seemed to set on one so very dear as Rev. Monsig. Harold Bumpus, please know this soul who has lived so well remains forever near...My most sincere condolences to Doug, Brian and Chase for your loss.

Maria

July 10, 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in Psalms 37:11, 29. There you will find a heart warming promise that the God of all comfort will fulfill in the near future. I hope this will help all of you to cope during this difficult time.

Karen Ryan

July 10, 2013

My comfort, my confidante, my muse, my friend, those are only a few words I can describe that in no way fully tells the story of this great man. I will always cherish the many wonderful happy and sad times we shared. My sympathies to Doug, Chase and Brian, but especially to all those who were blessed to have been in your presence, Msgr. Bumpus. Pray for us, my St. Harry. I miss and love you. You will always be in my heart forever, until we meet again. Love, Karen

Alison Mimms

July 10, 2013

Rest in peace, Monsignor. You were a
great friend to so many of us and especially to the St. Petersburg DCCW. We will miss you very much.

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