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1916 - 2012 (95 years)
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Name |
James Slinghuff Boyd Beerer |
Born |
16 Jun 1916 |
Norristown, Pennsylvania |
Gender |
Male |
Died |
12 Jun 2012 |
Audubon, Pennsylvania |
- James S.B. Beerer, age 95, of Audubon, passed away on June 12, 2012. Born in Norristown on June 16, 1916 he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Hagaman) Beerer. He was a graduate of the Wharton School University, of Pennsylvania. Jim was first employed by the Philadelphia Electric Company as an auditor. He served 4 years in the Army in the European Theatre of Operations and was discharged as a Captain. In 1949 Jim formed a real estate and insurance business, which is now operated by his sons Jonathan and Erich who took over after his retirement in 1983. He served his community as a Director of Norristown Chamber of Commerce, Trustee of Norristown Public Library, Council member of Trinity Lutheran Church, President of East Norriton Township Board of Supervisors, President of Central Montgomery County Board of Realtors, member of Norristown Community Board of Directors. He was also an active member of the East Norriton Lions Club. Jim hosted a "comedy hour" at his home of Shannondell at Valley Forge. Jim married Mary McMullin of Norristown who passed away in 1981. He is survived by his wife Edith (Basile) Beerer, his children Harriet Robinson of Doylestown, James S.B. (Karen) Beerer, Jr. of Durham, Jonathan (Peggy) Beerer of Plymouth Meeting, and Erich (Jackie) Beerer of East Norriton, eight grandchildren and three great granddaughters. He is preceded by his brother Joseph G. Beerer. Relatives and friends are invited to Jim's Life Celebration Friday June 22 from 10-11AM with his memorial service at 11AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1190 Valley Forge Rd., Fairview Village, PA 19403. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church at the address listed above. Interment private.
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Person ID |
I13769 |
Grow |
Last Modified |
21 Feb 2013 |
Father |
Joseph Gable Beerer, b. 17 Feb 1884, Pennsylvania , d. 13 Feb 1944, Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania (Age 59 years) |
Mother |
Mary Busch Hagaman, b. 17 Oct 1889, Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania , d. 21 May 1951, Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania (Age 61 years) |
Married |
9 Sep 1911 |
Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania |
Family ID |
F2080 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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