359 entries.
wrote on May 2, 2022 at 10:24 am:
Ref. BILL BEERS- This weekend Bill was laid to
rest in Lewistown, PA. The congregation was filled with numerous members of friends, relatives, and a lot of veteran's organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Viet Nam Veterans Association, 101st airborne Association, and the 17th Artillery Regiment Association. (Forgive me if I left out any organization) Bill's daughter, Michelle, and son Albert thanked us for the flowers, calls, and support our members gave them and Bill.
Bill was laid to rest with military honors with his wife Cuma at a cemetery in Lewistown.
The following 17th members who attended and were allowed to read condolences from other members who couldn't be there, Dan Reeves, Paul Shepherd and wife, Jim Will and wife, and myself Richard Smith-Chaplain.
Although Bill is gone physically but his memory will carry on.
He was a good man, but God had a better plan.
He's with Cuma now up in the clouds. He's now got a reason to sing out loud "Hello Darl'n, I with you and Jesus now."
We love you Bill and Cuma. Thanks for good times, work, and patriotism you showed us. (Hand salute)
wrote on April 28, 2022 at 9:12 am:
Ref: HARRY FETSICK- This just came in from Dan Reeves. "Just heard from Fetsick' s son, Jason. His dad fell hurting his bad knee and he is in the hospital. He isn't very responsive, in and out. The doctor wants to see if he can do better before surgery."
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wrote on April 23, 2022 at 11:38 am:
ref. BILL BEERS- Here are some condolences that members have given.
Thank you, Bill Beers,
May you rest in peace
may your family know
how much we will miss
both of you, but remember
You Forever -Dan Reeves
To a great man, friend, and patriot, we will surely miss you as we do Cuma. Thanks for being the friend and patriot that you were.
Rest in Peace Bill and Cuma. We love you both.
Richard & Cathy Smith
Thank you.. we deeply appreciate news of all 17th field artillery family. May they all Rest In Peace. Delmar & Patricia Beard, Phoenix AZ
wrote on April 23, 2022 at 7:03 am:
Slow hand SALUTE...
RIP .. WILDBILL...BEERS
MY BROTHER
MY FRIEND
GOD IS MORE SECURE FOR HIS NEED TO BRING
YOU HOME...THIS WEEK...YOU AND MY BROTHER TOM CIPLEY USS CONSTALATION 68 .....ARE FOR EVER IN MY HEART....IN MY MIND....IN
MY MEMORIES....
MAY GOD ACCEPT YOU BOTH INTO THE RANKS OF HIS HONOR GUARD
GOD BLESS YOU BILL I
WILL MISS YOU ....
RIP...YOU HAVE EARNED IT
wrote on April 23, 2022 at 4:03 am:
Ref. BILL BEERS service- Gil obtained the following last night from Bill's daughter Michelle.
Location for services: Bill Beers
Christian & Missionary Alliance Church
50 Hudson Avenue
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 248 - 6369
Information for services.
Date: Saturday - April 30, 2022
Visitation - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Services - 1:00 pm
Use Bill's current address for sympathy cards.
William K. Beers, Jr. -- McVeytown, PA 17051-8848 (No addresses put on a public site of decease's family. It can be obtained from the roster or another member.)
Bill's Family - Daughter: Michelle - Son: Albert
Grandchildren: 7 - Michelle: 4 children; Albert: 3
Great grandchildren: 4
wrote on April 22, 2022 at 9:34 am:
Re. BILL BEERS- With a very sad heart I was informed by Bill’s daughter Michelle that Bill passed away early this morning. The association has lost a good man, a patriot, and a friend to all as well as a close friend to my wife and myself for almost 20 years. ( As Guestbook entries have kept up with his condition the last few weeks I’m hoping this will reach those that haven’t heard about it. ) Funeral arrangements haven’t been made yet but Michelle will notify me as soon as she does so. Please keep Bill’s family in your thoughts and prayers as we say good-by to a great man. Remember, cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on April 20, 2022 at 11:57 am:
Ref. Bill Beers- I spoke with Bill's daughter Michelle this morning. She says he's had a few rough days and is eating very little. She also says that she has some family support helping as well. Please continue to remember Bill and his family in your thoughts and prayers
wrote on April 18, 2022 at 10:53 am:
Ref. BILL BEERS- I spoke with Michelle and Bill today. Michelle said he’d been sleeping a lot over the last few days. He was awake so she put the phone to his ear. He heard me and told me he was okay. His speech was sluggish, and we made it a short conversation and had a prayer with the three of us of which he acknowledged.
Michelle told me, when asked, that several members have called of which he was happy about.
Please continue to keep Bill and his family in your prayers during this hard time.
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wrote on April 16, 2022 at 4:38 pm:
ref.-BILL BEARS I spoke with Michelle (Bill's daughter) today. Bill was awake at the time I called and she asked Bill if he could talk to me. His first words, "Hello buddy!" I heard a sigh when I asked him, "How are you Conway." I heard a sigh and he replied, " I ain't no Conway!" He hasn't lost his sense of humor but he knew who I was and who he WASN'T. Please keep Bill and his daughter Michelle and the other caretakers helping him in your prayers.
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wrote on April 16, 2022 at 10:51 am:
Ref. GENE JOHNSON- I spoke with Gene today. He seemed to be doing okay with the exception of daily dialysis. He wanted to send regards from him and Carol being they can't make the reunion this year. Gene says it takes roughly a little over 3 hours for the daily procedure and then time to drive back home. He felt that he wouldn't have enough time after the dialysis and driving back to the hotel to really enjoy such a short day. Please keep him in your prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayer go a long way!
wrote on April 14, 2022 at 3:04 pm:
Ref. BILL DAHLIN- I received this this afternoon.
Brothers Dave, Sam, Joe, Richard, Nolan, Mac, Will, Wade, Dennis, Tim & Keith,
My kidney doctor informed me this morning that my kidney disease has
moved up to stage 4 from stage 3. If it
continues up to stage 5, I will require kidney dialysis. Current treatment involves eliminating, cutting back and adding to four of my high blood pressure
Rx drugs. These four medicines have effectively kept my blood pressure within 125 to 140 but they very probably may be increasing my kidneys’ deterioration rate.
Brother Bill
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wrote on April 13, 2022 at 11:36 am:
Ref. Bill Beers ; I just got off the phone after speaking with Bill this morning. He’s been sick and vomiting today and thinks one of the meds are doing it to him. Even though he can’t talk long sometimes , he appreciates the calls from Doc Cody, Gil, Harry Fetsick and others.
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wrote on April 10, 2022 at 1:26 pm:
Ref. Bill Beers: I spoke with Bill today and he was having a very painful day with his arms and legs and also with vomiting. He said Hospice was getting another prescription for him. He also told me Harry Fetsick called today. His daughter is with him today. Please continue to keep Bill in your prayers.
wrote on April 7, 2022 at 11:22 am:
Ref. Bill BEERS- Bill and I had a great conversation this morning. He was upbeat and sounding like the same old Bill. His daughter Michell was with him. He's looking forward to Branson. He also wished Cathy and me a Happy Anniversary. (He was supposed to have walked Cathy down the aisle but was unable to come.)
He mentioned sometimes he doesn't talk on the phone due to taking medications so just call back later.
Bill and I had a very good religious talk this morning especially about his spiritual convictions which I had discussed with him. He said he was also anointed this past week by a priest. We prayed together especially about accepting his salvation.
Please continue to keep Bill in your prayers as well as his family and caregivers.
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wrote on April 6, 2022 at 9:19 am:
Ref. Bill Bears-Gil Bernabe said he spoke with Bill yesterday and he was using small bites. He also informed me that several of his buddies from his 101st Airborne Association have called and come by to see him along with a few he served in Viet Nam together. Please continue to keep him in your prayers. Remember, cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on April 3, 2022 at 3:28 pm:
Ref: Bill Beers:- I spoke with Bills daughter Michelle today. He's been having company regularly. He needs help getting out of bed and pulling himself up. I didn't get to talk to him due to him having company but his daughter thanked us for the prayers and calls he's been getting. Please continue to keep him in your prayers.
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wrote on April 1, 2022 at 1:18 pm:
Hi everyone thank you for all the prayers keep them coming. Today Friday April 1st, is the first day I can remember in a day and a half. I don’t know what they gave me at the hospital but it was some good stuff. Still have some hand and leg tremors and cannot support body weight. Due to my tremors my grandaughter kit is typing this for me. Rounds out rounds out, bill beers
wrote on April 1, 2022 at 11:00 am:
Ref. Bill Beers- I spoke with Bill this morning. His daughter was there with him. He said yesterday was a really bad day and he didn't remember much of it. Today he sounded like his normal self and seemed to be having a good day. We prayed together and he sends his regards to all and requests that you keep him in your prayers as well.
wrote on March 30, 2022 at 11:03 pm:
Ref. BILL BEERS- Bill called me tonight around 10:30 p.m. and asked me if I would post the following update since he is now home.
The kidney and liver Dr.s have agreed Bill's kidneys, his liver, and his spleen are all "shot" as he put it due to dye used in a procedure at the VA a while back. The kidney Dr. said that if he's put on dialysis, he might last a month or so. If he goes without the dialysis and takes medication, he might last a few months to a few years.
The VA has provided a nurse as well as Hospice has and they will be coming two days a week each (alternately). His son and daughter have been with him as well. I hope each of you will keep him in your prayers and let him hear from you either by card, call, or email. Let's show Bill he's not forgotten!
wrote on March 30, 2022 at 2:21 pm:
Ref. BILL BEERS- Bill is being discharged as I’m typing this at 2:15p.m. EST. He is going home and they are bringing Hospice in.
He sounded like he was pretty medicated so giving you a heads up on what to expect.
I don't think I need to say Cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way because right now they will.