Jon Michael "Beau" Berry

Jon Berry Obituary

BERRY, Jon Jon Michael "Beau" Berry, 37, of Penn Run, PA, died Monday, December 24, 2007, at Claymont, DE. The son of John L. and Joan (Schofill) Berry, he was born on January 12, 1970 in Charleston, SC. He was a boilermaker with Local 687 for eight years. Mr. Berry was a member of the Sons of the American Legion at Clymer Post #222. He was well loved by everyone. Beau was a man who lived to surf and who felt at home riding the ocean waves. One of his favorite interests in recent time was spending time in his greenhouse. He loved being with his nephews and nieces and "his girls," otherwise known as his two dogs, Rosie and Pebbles. He married his wife, Sherry R. (Good) Berry on August 30, 2003. Mr. Berry is survived by his wife, Sherry, of Penn Run, PA; his children, Molly Mahan of Hugotou, KS, and step-son Trent Pettison of Claymont, DE; his parents of James Island, SC; his brother Scott Berry and wife Jennifer and their son Bradley of Milsap, MI and step-sister Davia A. Stalnaker and husband Jerry of Niceville, FL. Also surviving are his maternal grandparent Cecile and Harold Schofill of Fort Valley, GA; mother-in-law Carolyn Good and her fiancé, Gary Anthony of Indiana, PA; his wife's grandmother, Mildred Gromley of Clymer, PA and his biological father, Archie Thomas of Hanahan, SC. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Charles Good; his wife's grandfather, Jay Gromley and his maternal aunt, Florrie Fili. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2007, at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA, where there will be an 8:00 p.m. service conducted by members of his family on Saturday evening. In the future, a memorial service will be held for Beau in South Carolina. Memorial contributions can be made to his widow in care of 2384 Chestnut Ridge Road, Penn Run, PA 15765. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 29, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Jon Berry

11 Entries

January 18, 2008

The weather is too risky to go to Morris Island (Beau would want us to take care of ourselves while celebrating his contribution to our lives) so we'll fellowship at Glen's house on John's Island. Address is 1780 Hickory Knoll Way, the first right after the Ace Hardware store on Maybank Hwy.,house on the right when you take the first right after you pass the Barberry Woods sign. The time is 2:00 pm. BYOB.

Jim & Gertrud Brennan

January 13, 2008

Joan & John,
Words can not express the shock we felt when you told us of Beau's passing. We have such fond memories
of those days long ago in Arizona. We remember vividley the cute blond hair boy chasing our little redhead. Who could forget the trips up to Clemson,the tailgating, and staying with Aunt Florie. I'll never forget dancing with Beau at his wedding (that raised eyebrows). The last time we saw him, at Scott's wedding, he seemed so happy and content. That is the way we would like to remember him.
We will miss him.
Love,

Kristin Collins

January 12, 2008

Scott,
I was so sorry to hear about Beau. You and your family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers in such a difficult time.

January 10, 2008

Beau Berry's Memorial Party will be held Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 2:00pm on Morris Island on the light house side. Please bring you own bottle and fond memories.

Cyndee McKamey Roumillat

January 3, 2008

Dear Scott,
I am saddened to hear the news of Beau. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy Mitchell - Fennell

December 31, 2007

Dear Scott,
Words can not even express how sad I am to hear about Beau. I will forever hold the memories of growing up with the two of you close to my heart. Please give my best to your mom and dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love Amy

Cheryl Benson Schoettner

December 30, 2007

Beau is loved by so many. My first memory of him (over 25 years ago) is at a Christmas play at Folly Beach Methodist Church. My son “J” wanted me to meet "Beau".

During those many many years I watched, listened and worried as Beau and "J" grew to be men.

My favorite story is the day I went down to the beach to get “J” because he was to surf only on Tuesday's and Friday's. As the story was later told to me, Beau saw me standing on the shoreline. (J can't see worth a hoot) and this conversation took place.
Beau: "J", your Mom is standing on the shore, MAN what did you do wrong?
J: I don't know but I need an excuse in a hurry.
Me: get in the car
J: What did I do wrong?
Me: I told you that you can only surf on Tuesday's and Friday's.
J: But Mom today is Tuesday (the day after labor day)
Beau was so sweet and told me not to worry "My Mom does things like that too"

There are so many amazing memories. The mother son camping trip, the boys made a little pool in the mountain stream for the Mom's to bathe in. Then peeking at Beau’s Mom and I taking a bath in the mountain stream bath.(we had swim suits on silly) The guys making fun of “J” because he hadn't grown as tall as the rest of them, YET.

Surf boards, skate boards, scape goats, cutting school, fishing, camping, girls (the same girl once), the so called older women known as Beau’s wife Sherry and J’s better half Julie, someone had to help the two of them grow up.

Through all the years, no matter the time or the distance, the two of them always found time to see each other and exchange that brotherly hug. That is true friendship, which is so seldom experienced.
My heart aches for his wife, parents, brother, my son “J” and all us who know and love him.

I pray that the Lord will be with all us during this time of loss and grief.

It is said in the Bible that there is no pain in heaven, Beau has rode the perfect wave, has put up a sign "SURF LESSONS” and is sitting back in his recliner admiring the beauty of heaven. He is looking down upon us with that beautiful smile of his knowing he is forever in our hearts.

Much Love, Hugs and Prayer to Your Family.
GOD SPEED
Ms. Cheryl