H/o Gertrude Mae Lessman
This obituary is from the Press Enterprise Thursday, November 12, 2013, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
James W. Culver
Vet, trooper, served with presidential security
James W. Culver, 79, formerly of Mifflinville, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 8, 2015, at Elmcroft Senior Living where he had been residing since 2010.
Born in New Columbus on Oct. 23, 1936, he was the son of the late Frederick C. Culver and Eleanor B. Hess Culver-Fisher. He was a graduate of Shickshinny High School Class of 1954. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957, during which time he was assigned to Fort Richie, Md., as part of the security team for then president, Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1958, James entered the “Old” Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey. After graduating, he was assigned to Troop “T,” PA Turnpike, Somerset Station, then with Troop “M” Bethlehem, Trevose Barracks, where he served the Bucks County area until retiring in 1986, after 28 years. He received many honors from the State Police for his service. After retirement, Jim was employed as the safety and security manager at Wise Food, Berwick, from 1987 to 1992, and most recently at Tuzzi’s Bakery, Berwick, until 2006.
Jim was always active and volunteered for many causes. He was named Bucks County, Man of the Year, in 1967, by the Levittown Jaycees. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 0495, Shickshinny, retired State Police Association of Pa., as well as a member of Sylvania Lodge 354 F&AM, Shickshinny, Valley of Bloomsburg Scottish Rite Association, and Nescopeck VFW Post 8227. He was also a member of the Bloomsburg Baptist Church.
He married Gertrude Mae (Lessman) Culver in May 1966. Together, they lived in Fairless Hills until the early 1990s, when they moved to Mifflinville. After nearly 30 years of marriage, Gertrude lost her battle with cancer and passed away in 1996.
In addition to his wife and parents, James was preceded by his stepfather, Leo E. Fisher, in 1982; and grandson, Matthew T. Culver, in 1992.
Surviving are his son, Daniel M. Culver Sr.; grandchildren: Kristina Culver Jenson; Daniel M. Culver Jr.; Nathan M. Culver; great-grandchildren: Wyatt Culver and Kahlan Jensen.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Heller Funeral Home LLC, 633 E. Third St., Nescopeck, with the Rev. Craig D. Laidacker officiating. Entombment with honors will follow in Elan Memorial Park, Bloomsburg. Friends may call Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
This obituary is from the Press Enterprise Thursday, November 12, 2013, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
James W. Culver
Vet, trooper, served with presidential security
James W. Culver, 79, formerly of Mifflinville, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 8, 2015, at Elmcroft Senior Living where he had been residing since 2010.
Born in New Columbus on Oct. 23, 1936, he was the son of the late Frederick C. Culver and Eleanor B. Hess Culver-Fisher. He was a graduate of Shickshinny High School Class of 1954. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957, during which time he was assigned to Fort Richie, Md., as part of the security team for then president, Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1958, James entered the “Old” Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey. After graduating, he was assigned to Troop “T,” PA Turnpike, Somerset Station, then with Troop “M” Bethlehem, Trevose Barracks, where he served the Bucks County area until retiring in 1986, after 28 years. He received many honors from the State Police for his service. After retirement, Jim was employed as the safety and security manager at Wise Food, Berwick, from 1987 to 1992, and most recently at Tuzzi’s Bakery, Berwick, until 2006.
Jim was always active and volunteered for many causes. He was named Bucks County, Man of the Year, in 1967, by the Levittown Jaycees. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 0495, Shickshinny, retired State Police Association of Pa., as well as a member of Sylvania Lodge 354 F&AM, Shickshinny, Valley of Bloomsburg Scottish Rite Association, and Nescopeck VFW Post 8227. He was also a member of the Bloomsburg Baptist Church.
He married Gertrude Mae (Lessman) Culver in May 1966. Together, they lived in Fairless Hills until the early 1990s, when they moved to Mifflinville. After nearly 30 years of marriage, Gertrude lost her battle with cancer and passed away in 1996.
In addition to his wife and parents, James was preceded by his stepfather, Leo E. Fisher, in 1982; and grandson, Matthew T. Culver, in 1992.
Surviving are his son, Daniel M. Culver Sr.; grandchildren: Kristina Culver Jenson; Daniel M. Culver Jr.; Nathan M. Culver; great-grandchildren: Wyatt Culver and Kahlan Jensen.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Heller Funeral Home LLC, 633 E. Third St., Nescopeck, with the Rev. Craig D. Laidacker officiating. Entombment with honors will follow in Elan Memorial Park, Bloomsburg. Friends may call Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
H/o Gertrude Mae Lessman
This obituary is from the Press Enterprise Thursday, November 12, 2013, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
James W. Culver
Vet, trooper, served with presidential security
James W. Culver, 79, formerly of Mifflinville, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 8, 2015, at Elmcroft Senior Living where he had been residing since 2010.
Born in New Columbus on Oct. 23, 1936, he was the son of the late Frederick C. Culver and Eleanor B. Hess Culver-Fisher. He was a graduate of Shickshinny High School Class of 1954. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957, during which time he was assigned to Fort Richie, Md., as part of the security team for then president, Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1958, James entered the “Old” Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey. After graduating, he was assigned to Troop “T,” PA Turnpike, Somerset Station, then with Troop “M” Bethlehem, Trevose Barracks, where he served the Bucks County area until retiring in 1986, after 28 years. He received many honors from the State Police for his service. After retirement, Jim was employed as the safety and security manager at Wise Food, Berwick, from 1987 to 1992, and most recently at Tuzzi’s Bakery, Berwick, until 2006.
Jim was always active and volunteered for many causes. He was named Bucks County, Man of the Year, in 1967, by the Levittown Jaycees. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 0495, Shickshinny, retired State Police Association of Pa., as well as a member of Sylvania Lodge 354 F&AM, Shickshinny, Valley of Bloomsburg Scottish Rite Association, and Nescopeck VFW Post 8227. He was also a member of the Bloomsburg Baptist Church.
He married Gertrude Mae (Lessman) Culver in May 1966. Together, they lived in Fairless Hills until the early 1990s, when they moved to Mifflinville. After nearly 30 years of marriage, Gertrude lost her battle with cancer and passed away in 1996.
In addition to his wife and parents, James was preceded by his stepfather, Leo E. Fisher, in 1982; and grandson, Matthew T. Culver, in 1992.
Surviving are his son, Daniel M. Culver Sr.; grandchildren: Kristina Culver Jenson; Daniel M. Culver Jr.; Nathan M. Culver; great-grandchildren: Wyatt Culver and Kahlan Jensen.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Heller Funeral Home LLC, 633 E. Third St., Nescopeck, with the Rev. Craig D. Laidacker officiating. Entombment with honors will follow in Elan Memorial Park, Bloomsburg. Friends may call Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
This obituary is from the Press Enterprise Thursday, November 12, 2013, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
James W. Culver
Vet, trooper, served with presidential security
James W. Culver, 79, formerly of Mifflinville, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 8, 2015, at Elmcroft Senior Living where he had been residing since 2010.
Born in New Columbus on Oct. 23, 1936, he was the son of the late Frederick C. Culver and Eleanor B. Hess Culver-Fisher. He was a graduate of Shickshinny High School Class of 1954. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957, during which time he was assigned to Fort Richie, Md., as part of the security team for then president, Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1958, James entered the “Old” Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey. After graduating, he was assigned to Troop “T,” PA Turnpike, Somerset Station, then with Troop “M” Bethlehem, Trevose Barracks, where he served the Bucks County area until retiring in 1986, after 28 years. He received many honors from the State Police for his service. After retirement, Jim was employed as the safety and security manager at Wise Food, Berwick, from 1987 to 1992, and most recently at Tuzzi’s Bakery, Berwick, until 2006.
Jim was always active and volunteered for many causes. He was named Bucks County, Man of the Year, in 1967, by the Levittown Jaycees. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 0495, Shickshinny, retired State Police Association of Pa., as well as a member of Sylvania Lodge 354 F&AM, Shickshinny, Valley of Bloomsburg Scottish Rite Association, and Nescopeck VFW Post 8227. He was also a member of the Bloomsburg Baptist Church.
He married Gertrude Mae (Lessman) Culver in May 1966. Together, they lived in Fairless Hills until the early 1990s, when they moved to Mifflinville. After nearly 30 years of marriage, Gertrude lost her battle with cancer and passed away in 1996.
In addition to his wife and parents, James was preceded by his stepfather, Leo E. Fisher, in 1982; and grandson, Matthew T. Culver, in 1992.
Surviving are his son, Daniel M. Culver Sr.; grandchildren: Kristina Culver Jenson; Daniel M. Culver Jr.; Nathan M. Culver; great-grandchildren: Wyatt Culver and Kahlan Jensen.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Heller Funeral Home LLC, 633 E. Third St., Nescopeck, with the Rev. Craig D. Laidacker officiating. Entombment with honors will follow in Elan Memorial Park, Bloomsburg. Friends may call Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
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