Curtis R. Beers, Sr. 79, of Boonton, NJ

Curtis R. Beers, Sr. of Boonton , NJ, passed away on February 20, 2016 at Lincoln Park Care Center in Lincoln Park , NJ. Curtis was born and raised in Kunkletown, PA, and moved to Jersey City , NJ , before settling in Boonton.

Curtis served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Wisconsin, among his assignments from 1955-1958. Curtis worked for many years as a Gold Seal Boiler Operator in the Mountain Lakes School System. He also served as a deacon at the First Reformed Church in Boonton. Curtis was a member of American Legion Post #249 in Parsippany , NJ.

Curtis was predeceased by his beloved wife Mildred (nee Haas). He is survived by his loving children Cheryl Cullen and Carl , Jayne Turpin and Andrew , Curtis Jr. and Sandy , Kathaleen Aber and Rick and Kristeen Trecartin and Mark. Curtis also leaves to cherish his memory his adoring grandchildren Bradley , Matthew , Kayla , Melissa , Hannah , Jacqueline , Nathaniel , Hailey and Nickolas and great-grandchildren Patrick and Aubree. He is also survived by his sisters Jeanette Christman and Barbara Eckhardt.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 23, 2016, at 1:00 PM at the First Reformed Church of Boonton. In lieu of flowers, donations in Curtis's name may be made to the First Reformed Church of Boonton.

Arrangements were made under the care of Dangler, Lewis and Carey Funeral Home, 312 W. Main Street, Boonton , NJ 07005.