Often silently, giving no warning, but surely relentlessly, deaf to the
expressions of human woe, the angel of death flits into our midst and as
if mocking our blindness, touches in the stillness of the night one in
whom we see no alarming signs of decay. When the morning breaks we are
mourning for one dead. Such are today the friends of Jesse R Bieber. He
departed this life at 12:04 PM on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, an
illness of Covid-19 after only 21 days.
Jesse was born on
February 15, 1965, at EJ Myers Hospital, Buffalo. On January 19, 2022 he
took his last breath in the same hospital that he took his first
breath, currently known as ECMC.
Jesse was blessed with amazing
parents. Douglas (deceased) and Mary Jane Bieber. At the age of 32
Jesse was reunited with his birth father Kenny (Joanne) Parris and
predeseased by his step dad, Harold Cleckley.
He leaves behind
the love of his life, and as he affectionately calls her, his first
wife, of 33 years 2 months and 1 day, Jennifer (Bruning) Bieber along
with his two loving children, Joshua Bieber of Middleport and Jolene
(Jackie) Bieber of Gasport.
He is survived by his mother-in-laws
Charlene Richey and Mary Beth Dooley. His sisters Melissa (Todd)
Hansler, Tricia (Chris) Suba, Kerry James, Shonda Cleckley,
sister-in-laws Gretchen Bruning, Megan Bruning, Ingrid Bruning, brothers
Keith (Tammy) Parris, Kenny (Michelle) Parris, Kevin Parris and Jason
Cleckley. Brother-In-laws Martin (Jenna) Bruning, Gabe (Jenna)
Bruning. He was Godfather to Miss Charitie Bruning, Miss Hannah Suba
and was predeseased by Wyatt Jeffords.
He is also survived by
countless nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was loved by so
many dear and cherished friends. He loved you all!
Jesse loved
his family, farming, auctions, his beagle puppy Jack, spending time by
the campfire with friends, going to concerts, taking long drives and as
he would say he was a “collector of collectibles and treasures” as well
as a tractor enthusiast. He had a passion for Town of Royalton history
and genealogy. He helped dozens of people find and reunite with their
birth families.
He was the Town of Royalton Historian for 16
years. He worked for the Department of Agriculture for 12 years as an
enumerator. He loved visiting all the farms around Western New York and
enjoyed talking to all the farmers. He was the keeper of the Memories of
Royalton, Gasport, and Middleport Facebook page.
He was a member
of the Town of Royalton Historical Society, Royalton Planning Board,
Trinity Lutheran Church of Wolcottsville, Roy-Hart Agricultural
Education Committee, Niagara County 4-H program, Niagara County Farm
Bureau, WNY Gas & Steam Engine Association and Chairman of the
Royalton Bicentennial Committee. He was a former member of the Cornell
Cooperation Board of Directors.
Jesse was known for his quick wit
and sense of humor. He also had a vast knowledge of not only history
but of trivia, agriculture and tractors. He was a jack of all trades
which was showcased when Jesse and Jennifer built their own home with
the help of their amazing family and friends.
Family will receive
friends at Bates, Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, Middleport, NY on
Tuesday, January 25th. Hours will be 12-3 with an open casket and a
closed casket from 5-8.
We will meet at Trinity Lutheran Church,
the red brick church, in Wolcottsville, at high noon on Wednesday,
January 26th. Directly after the service we will proceed to the
Wolcottsville fire hall for a Celebration of Life! Please bring your
memories and your laughter. Family and friends will be present at the
fire hall until 6:00pm. Casual dress is required at all arrangements, as
per Jesse’s request.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in
Jesse’s memory to Niagara County 4-H Sponsors, 4487 Lake Ave, Lockport,
NY 14094 or the Gasport Beautification Committee, 8770 Rochester Rd,
Gasport, NY 14067.
