Harry James “Jay” Beesley III, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was born May 26, 1947 in Lackawanna, NY to the late Harry James and Gertrude (Bernbeck) Beesley II. Jay was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Army and made his career as a ceramic engineer with Bethlehem Steel for over 40 years. He enjoyed music, obscure movies, collecting different items from marbles to porcelain figurines, and sporting loud colorful clothes.
On October 11, 1969, Jay married Patricia Barthel who survives along with their children, Chad (Anouk) Beesley, Robin (Steven) Ose, Brian Beesley, and Patrick (Mary Ann) Beesley; nine grandchildren; sister, Beth Drewes; and his beloved dog, Maddie.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on February 8, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Memorial Service beginning at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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So sorry for your loss. Jay was a real warrior. With his sense of humor and different hospital shirts, I am certain he brought laughs and smiles to all who attended him over the years! And the staff surely loved the “co-ordinated” treats. Plus his beloved dog, Maddie, brought added warm fuzzies to all who could pet her. -Beth Drewes
My sincere condolences to the family of Harry Beasley. He will be remembered by me as a kind man with a great sense of humor. -Bob Hodgson HHS 65
I have fond memories of Harry in school. Our last names started with ‘B’ so we were often seated near each other in classrooms. Harry always had something interesting to say. -Teresa Bradley Barlis
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this sad time. -Cathy (Albrecht) Huiras and family
Jay will always be my best memory of a patient going through chemo treatment. He always had such a great attitude and had us all wondering what his next theme would be for his upcoming treatments. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. -Judi Weber -3200
