John Bennett Beidleman Jr.

John Bennett Beidleman Jr., 69, died Sunday, August 3, 2014, at his home in Idaho Falls. He was born on June 13, 1945, in Buffalo, New York, to John Bennett Beidleman Sr. and Mary Louise Stern Beidleman. He lived in Buffalo, New York, Northboro, Massachusetts and Manlius, New York. He graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School and Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York, with a degree in Business. He also earned an Associates Degree in Food Science from Morrisville College in Morrisville, New York. On July 2, 1966, he married Linda Vandeven in Oakfield, New York. He worked in the food industry in New York, Indiana and Idaho. He was an active member of Intermountain Food Technologists and was a Big Brother for many years. Jack was an active member of the Episcopal Church serving on many committees and sang in the choir. Jack loved fishing, camping, gardening, and watching hockey. His greatest joys were his children and grandchildren. He always had a friendly dog at his heels! Jack was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He was kind and encouraging and a loyal friend. Survivors include his wife, Linda of Idaho Falls; daughter, Andrea (Chet) Langworthy of Gaithereburg, Maryland; son, John (Letha) Beidleman, of Boise; daughter, Jill (Joe) Jaworski of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire; grandchildren, Emily and Anna Langworthy, both of Gaithersburg, Maryland, Johnny and Jane Beidleman, both of Boise, Joey Jaworski of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire; sister, Laura (Howard) McCullough of Cape Cod, Massachusetts; and brother, Cliff (Mal) Beidleman of Londonderry, New Hampshire. A Memorial Service for family and friends will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2014, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 270 N. Placer in Idaho Falls, with The Rt. Rev. John Thornton, officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to the Animal Shelter in Idaho Falls.

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When: Friday, August 15th, 2014
Location: Funeral Home
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