Obituary of Harry P. Beldon

Memorial Service for Harry P. Beldon will be held on Friday October 7, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the All Saints Episcopal Church 15 Basking Ridge Road Millington, NJ 07946 (908) 647-0067. Harry Philip Beldon Always a smile and a wave for everyone Harry (Jack) Beldon, attorney at law, native of New Jersey and resident of Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge died at the age of 89. Harry, son of Viola Theodore and Harry F. Beldon, was born in New Brunswick, NJ. He was a graduate of West Orange High School, Rutgers University and Rutgers Law School. He began his law career with Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP and continued in his own law practice for 50 years in Millington, NJ. As one of the 'greatest generation,' he served as a First Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers with assignments in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. As a community volunteer, he was president of the board of directors of the Lord Stirling School, board member of the Vestry of All Saints Church, a Municipal Judge of Chester Township and a member of the Bernardsville Rotary. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joan Kenworthy Beldon, their two children, Todd D. Beldon of Colorado and Heather Beldon Rosenker of Virginia, two grandchildren and a great grandchild, and his sister, Melisande Collins of Livingston, NJ. A Memorial Service will be held at a future date. Information regarding the service has not been scheduled at this time but, can be obtained by calling Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home (908)766-0250 or visiting gcfuneralhome.com. Contributions in Harry's memory may be made to Lord Stirling School, P.O. Box 369, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.