Gunnison, Utah - James Dale Beemus, age 63, died July 3, 2011 at his home in Gunnison. He was born December 21, 1947 in Gunnison, a son of Dale William, and Alma Michine Brown Beemus. He graduated from Clearfield High School, Class of 1966.
He attended Weber State College in Ogden. He joined the United States Navy in 1967 and served for 21 years, retiring as an Aviation Ordinance Chief (AOC). He served in Viet Nam and received a Purple Heart Accommodation.
He married Velma Marie Roberts Acosta, March 9, 1982 in California. Jim was a member of the LDS Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Velma, of Gunnison; his children: Shannon and Mike Phaneuf of Oxnard, California; Karen Beemus of Hanford, California; Lora Ann and Vincenta Cajero of Kerman, California; James and Angie Beemus of Orangeville, California; Manuel and Robin Acosta of Pembroke Pines, Florida and Debbie and Nick Cozzuceli of Jupiter, Florida; 12.5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Susan Bennett, Becky Bennett, and Betty Williams.
At his request, his remains have been cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date in the Gunnison LDS Stake Center.
Grave side services and burial with full military honors will take place in Florida at a later date.
He attended Weber State College in Ogden. He joined the United States Navy in 1967 and served for 21 years, retiring as an Aviation Ordinance Chief (AOC). He served in Viet Nam and received a Purple Heart Accommodation.
He married Velma Marie Roberts Acosta, March 9, 1982 in California. Jim was a member of the LDS Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Velma, of Gunnison; his children: Shannon and Mike Phaneuf of Oxnard, California; Karen Beemus of Hanford, California; Lora Ann and Vincenta Cajero of Kerman, California; James and Angie Beemus of Orangeville, California; Manuel and Robin Acosta of Pembroke Pines, Florida and Debbie and Nick Cozzuceli of Jupiter, Florida; 12.5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Susan Bennett, Becky Bennett, and Betty Williams.
At his request, his remains have been cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date in the Gunnison LDS Stake Center.
Grave side services and burial with full military honors will take place in Florida at a later date.
Gunnison, Utah - James Dale Beemus, age 63, died July 3, 2011 at his home in Gunnison. He was born December 21, 1947 in Gunnison, a son of Dale William, and Alma Michine Brown Beemus. He graduated from Clearfield High School, Class of 1966.
He attended Weber State College in Ogden. He joined the United States Navy in 1967 and served for 21 years, retiring as an Aviation Ordinance Chief (AOC). He served in Viet Nam and received a Purple Heart Accommodation.
He married Velma Marie Roberts Acosta, March 9, 1982 in California. Jim was a member of the LDS Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Velma, of Gunnison; his children: Shannon and Mike Phaneuf of Oxnard, California; Karen Beemus of Hanford, California; Lora Ann and Vincenta Cajero of Kerman, California; James and Angie Beemus of Orangeville, California; Manuel and Robin Acosta of Pembroke Pines, Florida and Debbie and Nick Cozzuceli of Jupiter, Florida; 12.5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Susan Bennett, Becky Bennett, and Betty Williams.
At his request, his remains have been cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date in the Gunnison LDS Stake Center.
Grave side services and burial with full military honors will take place in Florida at a later date.
He attended Weber State College in Ogden. He joined the United States Navy in 1967 and served for 21 years, retiring as an Aviation Ordinance Chief (AOC). He served in Viet Nam and received a Purple Heart Accommodation.
He married Velma Marie Roberts Acosta, March 9, 1982 in California. Jim was a member of the LDS Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Velma, of Gunnison; his children: Shannon and Mike Phaneuf of Oxnard, California; Karen Beemus of Hanford, California; Lora Ann and Vincenta Cajero of Kerman, California; James and Angie Beemus of Orangeville, California; Manuel and Robin Acosta of Pembroke Pines, Florida and Debbie and Nick Cozzuceli of Jupiter, Florida; 12.5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Susan Bennett, Becky Bennett, and Betty Williams.
At his request, his remains have been cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date in the Gunnison LDS Stake Center.
Grave side services and burial with full military honors will take place in Florida at a later date.
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