Francis L. Beeman, 77, of Binghamton, NY, formerly of Wysox, passed away Tuesday evening, November 22, 2016 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
Francis was born in Towanda, on April 2, 1939 the son of Forrest and Louise Hoag Beeman. He was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1957 and Penn State University in 1961. Francis completed graduate work at Mansfield University. He began his career in teaching at Sayre High School where he remained for six years and subsequently transferred to SRU High School for two years and Troy High School as the Industrial Arts instructor there for 23 years until his retirement. Francis was a member of the National Education Association, Pennsylvania State Education Association and the Pennsylvania State Retired Teachers Association. Francis enjoyed traveling and working on antique cars.
Francis was born in Towanda, on April 2, 1939 the son of Forrest and Louise Hoag Beeman. He was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1957 and Penn State University in 1961. Francis completed graduate work at Mansfield University. He began his career in teaching at Sayre High School where he remained for six years and subsequently transferred to SRU High School for two years and Troy High School as the Industrial Arts instructor there for 23 years until his retirement. Francis was a member of the National Education Association, Pennsylvania State Education Association and the Pennsylvania State Retired Teachers Association. Francis enjoyed traveling and working on antique cars.
Surviving are his nieces, Debbie Beeman and Keri Britt, Micanopey, FL, Michelle Matheson and husband, Ted of Vero Beach, FL, and Cindy Beeman of Gainesville, FL, numerous cousins, special caregiver, Frank Chamberlain and family of Binghamton, NY, very special friends, Greg and Traci Hawley of Emmaus, PA. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, James Beeman.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home,Towanda, PA. Interment was in the Wysox Cemetery, Wysox, PA.
There are no calling hours. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Wysox Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 2, Wysox, PA 18854 in Francis L. Beeman’s memory.
Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.
“Family and Friends remember the good times.”
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home,Towanda, PA. Interment was in the Wysox Cemetery, Wysox, PA.
There are no calling hours. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Wysox Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 2, Wysox, PA 18854 in Francis L. Beeman’s memory.
Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.
“Family and Friends remember the good times.”
