Henry F. Beebe

Henry F. Beebeof Newark ValleyHenry F. Beebe, 89, passed peacefully on Dec. 14, 2009 following a period ofdeclining health. Henry is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 63 years, Edith I. (Holcomb) Beebe, his sons and daughter-in-law; Henry (Carole) Beebe, David (Kathy) Beebe and Walter (Carol) Beebe, his sister Emily Gates Talcott, 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.Henry was born on Nov. 29, 1920 in Newark Valley a son of the late Herman Ray and Julia (Bunnell) Beebe. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Donald, Richard Hattie, Mertie, Ruth and Grace and by his son Roger N. Beebe ( 2008). Henry was raised on the family farm on Wilson Creek Road and followed in his parents footsteps as he owned and operated the farm for many years. His love for all animals was only surpassed by his love for his family. Henry was also a dedicated employee of Agway (formerly Blue Tip Gas Company) in Newark Valley and a member of the East Berkshire United Methodist Church. His family will receive friends on Sat, Dec. 19th from noon until 2 PM at the MacPherson Funeral Home, 5 Whig St., Newark Valley. A celebration of his life will follow there at 2 with Rev. James T. Willard officiating. Interment will be in Center Lisle Cemetery at a later date. Expression of sympathy may be directed to the East Berkshire Methodist Church c/o Michelle Tirrell, 3510 Wilson Creek Rd. Berkshire, NY 13736 or the Newark Valley Fire Dept. PO Box 625, Newark Valley, NY 13811, in loving memory of Henry F. Beebe.