Celebrating the life of
LTC Harold G. Beddow, USA, Retired
April 27, 1925 - May 09, 2014
SAVANNAH - LTC Harold G. Beddow, 89, died Friday after a short illness. He was born April 27, 1925 in Detroit, MI. Harold served 32 years in the military retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He began his military career as a paratrooper with the 517th PRCT participating in the invasion of Southern France in 1944. He served two tours in Vietnam as part of MAAG-V 1963-64 and MAC-V 1967-68. He also worked for Gulfstream from 1978 – 1991 and was instrumental in the development of the Quality Circles program.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Partridge, KS; sons Paul Jennifer and Brad Julie Savannah; daughters Susan Kirk Woodstock, GA; Maria Goetz Victoria, KS; sisters Gene Spindler Dearborn Shirley Rose Dearborn, MI, grandson Brett Beddow Jefferson, GA; granddaughters Amy Keating Alpharetta, GA; Tiffany Rose Kennesaw, GA, Ashley Ivester Woodstock, GA; Lindsay Gimblet Woodstock, GA; Brittany Goetz Victoria, KS; Kaley Goetz Victoria, KS; Emma and Haley Beddow Savannah; Amber and Alana Beddow Savannah; great grandsons Brooks Beddow Jefferson, GA; William Keating Alpharetta, GA; great granddaughters Macy Beddow Jefferson, GA; Sydney and Parker Rose Kennesaw, GA; Ainsley Keating Alpharetta, GA; Willow Ivester Woodstock, GA; Declan Gimblet Woodstock, GA.
He is preceded in death by his son Gregg Beddow and daughter Jan Beddow-Carlisle.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:30 p.m. with a rosary service to follow on Monday, May 12 at St. James Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13 at St. James Catholic Church with the interment to follow at Beaufort National Cemetery.
The family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association 201 Television Circle, Savannah, GA 31406 in lieu of flowers.
Helen: Thinking of you during this time. My sincere and deep sympathy goes to you and your family. Sue Powell
- Sue Powell, Savannah, GA
Paul, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. The Whiten family sends condolences to you and your family - you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bones Joni Zachery Grandma
- Joan Whiten, Springfield, GA
To Helen and your family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all!
- David & Betsy Trucksis, Lawrenceville, GA
Another good soldier moving on. Helen, we are all so fortunate to have had him working for us all those years. We all are gonna miss that big proud smile. Our love and thoughts to you and your family, Jim & Jane
- Jim & Jane Watson, Saint Simons Island, GA
Dear Helen and all of the Family, We send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Hal.He was truly a warrior and hero for our country.He will be missed and all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Helen & Family, Our deepest condolances. We are very sorry that Hal has passed. We did not know Hal a long time but in the short time we did we got attached to him. Hal was a warm,dear and very good man. We will miss him and remember him forever.
- Ron & Petra Petey Walks, Savannah, GA
Harold was a friend. As a life member of VVA Chpt. 671 I remember Hal Jumping out of planes for his birthdays. You were one of my hero's Hal. We will miss you.
- James, Lakeland, FL
There is nothing more devastating than the loss of a parent who birthed you, raised you, and watched you grow into the person you are as an adult. Although inevitable, we all die, but the most satisfying departure from life is to know that when you left the world, as we know it, that you did a good job raising your children and when you let go, you know that you will be alive through them,as I am sure your father feels, Brad.
- Edie and Wayne Eason, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to the Beddow family, I am very sorry for your lost. He was such a dear sweet person, always had a smile on his face. He will be truly missed. Rest in peace Mr. Beddow.
- Peggy Kendrick Antink, Savannah, GA
Brad, we are so sorry for your loss. While there is heartbreak here, they are recjoicing in the company of another Great Hero up in the Heavens.
- Pam & Jason Pagliaro, BLOOMINGDALE, GA
Helen: Thinking of you during this time. My sincere and deep sympathy goes to you and your family. Sue Powell
- Sue Powell, Savannah, GA
Paul, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. The Whiten family sends condolences to you and your family - you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bones Joni Zachery Grandma
- Joan Whiten, Springfield, GA
To Helen and your family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all!
- David & Betsy Trucksis, Lawrenceville, GA
Another good soldier moving on. Helen, we are all so fortunate to have had him working for us all those years. We all are gonna miss that big proud smile. Our love and thoughts to you and your family, Jim & Jane
- Jim & Jane Watson, Saint Simons Island, GA
Dear Helen and all of the Family, We send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Hal.He was truly a warrior and hero for our country.He will be missed and all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Helen & Family, Our deepest condolances. We are very sorry that Hal has passed. We did not know Hal a long time but in the short time we did we got attached to him. Hal was a warm,dear and very good man. We will miss him and remember him forever.
- Ron & Petra Petey Walks, Savannah, GA
Harold was a friend. As a life member of VVA Chpt. 671 I remember Hal Jumping out of planes for his birthdays. You were one of my hero's Hal. We will miss you.
- James, Lakeland, FL
There is nothing more devastating than the loss of a parent who birthed you, raised you, and watched you grow into the person you are as an adult. Although inevitable, we all die, but the most satisfying departure from life is to know that when you left the world, as we know it, that you did a good job raising your children and when you let go, you know that you will be alive through them,as I am sure your father feels, Brad.
- Edie and Wayne Eason, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to the Beddow family, I am very sorry for your lost. He was such a dear sweet person, always had a smile on his face. He will be truly missed. Rest in peace Mr. Beddow.
- Peggy Kendrick Antink, Savannah, GA
Brad, we are so sorry for your loss. While there is heartbreak here, they are recjoicing in the company of another Great Hero up in the Heavens.
- Pam & Jason Pagliaro, BLOOMINGDALE, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
