Glenford P. Beesmer

Glenford "Glen" P. Beesmer Sr., 79, of West Hurley, NY, formerly of Stony Hallow, died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at home. He was born May 23, 1930 in Stony Hollow, NY to the late Henry and Naomi Baker Beesmer.




Glen was a Private First Class in the United States Marine Corps, and served during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953.


He worked at Hudson Cement as a truck driver before becoming a school bus mechanic for James C. Hoyt and Clyde Russel Bus Company in West Hurley, where he worked until his retirement. He was a founding and life member of Morgan Hill Game Association, a manager of the Hurley Little League Red Sox team and manager of the Kingston Hospital women's softball team. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, country music, and was an avid New York Mets and NASCAR fan.




Glen is survived by his wife Patricia C. (Volpe) Beesmer, brothers; Richard, Donald, Fredrick, William, Kenny and Gary Beesmer, sisters; Marion Jones, Mattie Hofbaurer, Deloris West, Marlene Perry and Judy Karlovitv, sons; Glenford Jr. and his wife Charlene, Bruce and his wife Melissa, daughter; Eileen Frahm and her husband John. Five grandchildren; Naomi Amell and her husband Scott, Shanni, Danny, Jenny and Amelia, four great grandchildren, Mason, Dylan, Colby and Myles.





He was predeceased by his brothers; George, Henry, Roger and James Beesmer.




Entrusted to the care of the A. Carr & Son Funeral Home, 65 Lucas Ave, Kingston,


where services will be held this Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Fr.Chris Berean, officiating.




Burial to follow at St Mary's Cemetery, Kingston, with military honors provided by the Woodstock American Legion Honor Guard.




Friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.




The family suggests memorial contributions be made to: Hospice of Ulster County, 34 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401




Light a candle in memory of "Glen" at www.CarrandSonFuneralHome.com




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