Joe L. Beymer
December 19, 1925 ~ April 8, 2019
Joe L. Beymer, 93, of Philippi, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 8, 2019. He died peacefully at his home, following an extended illness.
Joe was born on December 19, 1925, a son of the late Homer and Ada Beymer of Ripley, WV.
Surviving are:
One daughter, Pam Smith of Philippi
Beloved pet, Carmen
Two grandchildren, Devon Freeman and husband Andy of New Albany, OH
Kent Smith and Miranda Ware of Philippi
Two great grandchildren, Eli Beymer Freeman and Isla Drew Freeman of New Albany, OH
One brother, Robert Beymer of Huntington
Along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Georgia
One son, Randall L. Beymer
Sisters, Helen Wendell, Betty Chapman, Bernice Harlow, and Doris Jean Beymer
Brothers, Ray Beymer and Clair Beymer
Joe was a 1944 graduate of Ripley High School and attended West Virginia University, having graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. Joe was a World War II veteran, serving in the 35th Infantry Division as a rifleman. He received his Combat Infantryman Badge as well as other decorations and citations. He earned the rank of Sergeant before being honorably discharged from the Army in 1946.
Joe’s love for the outdoors led him to take a job with the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources as a Service Forester and Assistant District Forester in Barbour County. He eventually became the Assistant Chief of Reclamation and Abandoned Lands in charge of the northern half of the state. He retired in 1988 after 37 years of service with the state of West Virginia.
Joe was a Registered Professional Land Surveyor. He continued and maintained an office until recently. He was a charter member of the Barbour Country Club, serving on the Board of Directors for many years. He was looking forward to the reopening of the golf course.
Joe was a Protestant by faith.
The family wishes to express a special “Thank You” to Joe’s caregivers: Danny Jones, Donna Jones, Lisa Brown, Yvonnia Tallman and Nellie Davis for their years of kindness and the care they bestowed upon Joe and his family during their time of need.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 220 North Walnut Street, Philippi, on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 5-8 pm, and on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8-11 am, the service hour with Pastor Bryan Headley and Speaker Lewis Bartlett officiating. In honor of Joe’s wishes, cremation will follow.
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So very sorry for your loss, may God b with your family, in the days, weeks, and months ahead, we will continue to pray for u, God bless all of u.
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Pam and all….so sorry for your loss. Joe and Georgia were great people that I have fond and joyful memories of. Prayers for all.
Dear Pam & family, my deepest sympathy. I'll always remember Joe, as well as your mom, with great fondest. Much love.
Thank you Joe for all the great times we had together. Your memory will live forever. You were a great mentor. Prayers for the family.pj263
So sorry for your loss Pam. Prayers are with you n your family.
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.
My sympathy and condolences to the Beymer family. I have many interesting and entertaining memories of my DNR, DOE and DEP days with Joe.
Pam, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you! Praying for God's peace and comfort to be around you. Much love to you.
I worked for and with Joe for many years as a mine inspector in north central WV region. I have many fond memories of Joe and always loved working for him! He was a real gem and this world is a better place for those of us who got to know him. My condolences to his entire family and now he will be back together with Georgia. I'm truly sorry I won't be able to make it to the service, but I'm sure there will be quite a line of people there that he came in contact with over the many years.
Pam, my condolences on your fathers passing. Sending prayers for comfort and peace during this time.
Joe and my Dad Bob Marks were great friends. Spent many hours at Barbour Country County Club Juat realized Dad and Joe we’re born 7:days apart in 1925
I know he will be missed He was just fun to be around ❤️
Pam and family, so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a wonderful man!!! Loved by many!!! Lots of great memories you have of your Mom and Dad, hold those dear to your heart!! Thinking of you!
Joe and I became friend in 1967 when I was hired as a reclamation inspector assigned to Preston, Marion and Monongahela counties. He was my supervisor and over the years we and our families developed a close relationship. By working with Joe I learned much about forestry, especially tree identification. I also spent time with Joe marking timber and he was an expert at using that little glass like prism estimating approximate amount of timber suitable for cutting.
We had many good times together writing early surface mining regulations and driving back and forth to Charleston, WV on old Rt.19 taking almost all day to travel one way. We had many meetings discussing enforcement actions which were new at that time and Joe running interference occasionally. Carolyn and I enjoyed being with Joe and Georgia meeting in Clarksburg on a Friday evening enjoying seafood smorgasbord. Pam, is to be commended for the wonderful care that she gave her Dad. I am sorry that we were unable to attend service.