Bob Beare Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

BEARE, Robert G. “Bob” – 79, Bob was a lifelong resident of Cape May earning recognition as a basketball player and artist while at Cape May High School. He began his service to the community enlisting in the US Coast Guard, stationed in Cape May as a Company Commander and helmsman for the sailing vessel Curlew. After the service he used his skills doing body work in the automotive business, finishing his career in the marine industry throughout Cape May County in sales, repairs and restoration. In his spare time he shared his gifts, talents and love for basketball as a referee mentoring countless youth in the Lower Township Recreation Department to be sportsman and men of character on and off the court. He was a gifted artist and award winning model railroader, building from scratch, trains and buildings on numerous layouts along with his master piece backyard garden railway with over four hundred feet of track. He and his wife created their garden sanctuary to delight their family, friends and neighbors to visit and enjoy hibachi cooking eating by a warm fire. He and his wife enjoyed traveling the western states, touring numerous scenic railroads and sites that inspired him in his creations. He loved the outdoors, cooking and camping with his sons and serving as an assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 59 in Rio Grande and was a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow. Bob served as Session member of Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, adding his talents to paint, restore and refinish many areas in the church. Above all things in life, Bob will always be remembered and loved for his passion for working outdoors and tinkering in the yard. He leaves a lasting legacy with his family, friends and neighbors as a man who never stopped moving and was generous of his time and talents to help in the service of others. He is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Hannah Beare (nee Krula) and his sister, Nancy Gillum. Bob is dearly missed by his loving family which includes his wife of 55 years, Judith “Judy” Beare (nee McClyment); sons, Richard (and Cynthia) Beare and Kevin Beare; grandchildren, Richard (and Rosa), Jennifer and Bobby; great grandchildren, Gabriela and Isabella; and his grand dogs, Marley and Molly. Bob’s funeral service will be held on Tuesday (Feb. 24th) at 11am in the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, 780 Seashore Rd., Lower Twp. where friends will be received from 9:45am – 10:45am. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Bob wishes that you take the time to “pay it forward” to a stranger, a neighbor, or a friend through a random act of kindness or keep his memory alive by making a contribution to a charity of your choice. (Spilker Funeral Home, Cape May) info and condolences: spilkerfuneralhome.com

Bob Beare

April 22, 1935 - February 19, 2015