John LeFever (aka Bummy), 70, of Skaneateles, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018. John graduated from Moravia Central School and Auburn Community College, was drafted into the United States Marine Corps in 1967, and worked for General Crushed Stone/Hanson for 30 years. In 1969, he married Linda Phillips and they raised Aaron, Aimee, and Annette on his family’s farm on Heifer Street. John enjoyed living in the country, was a hunter, a gardener, a farmer and was well-known for throwing the best pig roast around. He was a member of the American Legion Post 317 in Skaneateles Falls and VFW Post 1975 in Auburn. Hands down, his greatest joy in life was being Chase’s “Papa.” Survivors are his loving wife, Linda; a son, Aaron (Suzanne) LeFever; daughters, Aimee LeFever and Annette (Bahgat) Abdelaziz, and grandson, Chase Abdelaziz. He is also survived by his sisters, Betty Kelley, Emma Andrews, and Terry Lee. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Alice LeFever; brothers, Elmer John LeFever and Lewis LeFever, and sisters, Jean Hares and Mary Hares. There are no calling hours. The family invites friends and family to gather from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at the Mandana Barn, 1274 Route 359 (Lacy Road), Skaneateles. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Skaneateles Area Volunteer Emergency Services or the Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Department. To leave a condolence, please visit www.robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
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Thomas Tratt
4/24/2018 06:14:10 am
Sorry for your loss
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Ken and Loretta Davis
4/24/2018 06:25:58 am
Linda and family
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Jackie
5/14/2018 08:06:29 am
My deepest sympathy to you and family at this .about your loss .but the bible gives us hope that one day we can see our dead ones again . this is what the bible says about death at Acts CH 24:15 there is going to be a resurrection of the dead p!ease read in your copy of the bible . what that can mean for you and your family . do you believe what the bible says? You can for at least 3 reasons . the bible calls the Creator of life not the dead PS CH 36:9 he is the source of he gave us life why would he take it back? ,the one who gave life to all living creatures is certainly capable of restoring life to some one who has died. Jeh God has resurrected humans in the past an will do it again. ,the bible reports 8 instances of humans young old male and female who were brought back to life on earth. ,some had been dead for a short while but one had been in a tomb for 4 days John CH 11:39-44 brings that out. Jeh God hates death he views it as an enemy 1Cor CH 15:26 he has a yearning to conquer that enemy to undo death by means of the resurrection to bring back those who are in his memory and to see them live on earth again .so have comfort that God can not lie.the bible says it is impossible for God to lie . in reality it was Satan who lied when he told Eve you certainly will not die. ,the bible sets. ,thing straight of the teaching of the immortality of the soul is based on lie read the account of Gen of creation where God form the. .man out of dust from the ground and blow into his nostrils the breath of life and the man became a living person. ,the bible makes it clear that humans are not created as individuals with a soul that is immortal. ,but each individual is a living person. ,many religions teach the contrary. .you will not fine in the bible the word immortal so no part of us moves on to live in some other realm after we die .I hope that you get some time to read those bible accounts about what happens at death. ,and you will find what the bible says about life and death .may you find comfort in what the bible has to say on these matters
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Jackie
5/21/2018 07:08:33 am
With deepest sympathy for your loss. You may wondered where your love ones are and whether you will ever see them again. ,well the answer is yes you will to get truthful answers to such questions we need to consult God,s word the bible.by reading the book of Genesis CH 2:7 tells us. ,when God Jeh put the breath of life into Adam the bible speaks of the force of life that is active in earthly living creatures Genesis CH 7:22 but what is the force of life? , this force was then sustained by the breathing process. ,you may ask what is the spirit? ,the bible referred to at PS CH 146:4? ,that verse says of one who dies his spirit goes out he goes back to his ground in that day his thoughts do perish.the spirit that departs from humans at death is the life force that originated with our Creator.Jeh God clearly explained what death would mean for the sinner Adam Genesis Ch3:19 . for dust you are and to dust you will return.Adam would return to the ground to the dust from which he had been created. ,at death he would simply cease to exist! ,where do the dead go? ,to Sheol that,s the common grave of mankind.at the time of Adam,s rebellion Jeh God immediately instituted arrangements to reverse the terrible consequences of human sin. ,death was not part of God,s purpose for mankind.Ezekiel CH 33:11, but death does not have to be final for us or for our loved ones. ,there is the hope of a resurrection from the dead.at John CH 11:25 Jesus said that he is the resurrection and the life he that exercises faith in him even though he dies will come to life. ,just as Jesus called Lazarus from the tomb so millions will be resurrected.may you find comfort in God,s word,s of this he said at John CH 5:28&29 . that the hour is coming when all those in the memorial tombs or graves will
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Louis and Jo DeWitt
4/24/2018 06:52:24 am
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you
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Pete Kelsey
4/24/2018 08:33:47 am
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He and I went through school together, though I've not seen him in many years. Sad to have someone that young pass away. My thoughts and Prayers go out to his family.
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Jackie
5/23/2018 08:57:38 am
Sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and you family but what can help us to appreciate what a wonderful provision is the resurrection hope. ,just a few scriptures are sufficient to make these matters clear to a person who is hungry for the truth. Jesus said at Jhon CH 5:28&29 about the resurrection hope. ,without the resurrection there is no hope for any future life for the human dead.but Jeh God out of undeserved kindness has opened up for billions who have died the priceless opportunity to enjoy eternal life . and as a result we also have the heartwarming hope of being reunited with love ones who have fallen asleep in death. Because Jesus was raised from the dead he was able to present the value of his human sacrifice before his father. .many people think they have an immortal soul which would make resurrection unnecessary any who try to reconcile these two concepts find it more confusing than hope inspiring.by comparing translations where necessary it can be shown that Sheol is the equivalent of Hades. ,both ha,dies and be,end.na as hell in addition to using the grave and the world of the grave and the world of the dead as other rendering of shop and hades. It can be shown that Sheol is equivalent of Hades. ,the bible makes it clear that Sheol or Hades mankind,s common grave is associated with death not life.it also points to the prospect of return fromthere by means of resurrection at Acts ch2:27 with those matters cleared up the death and resurrection of Christ take on real meaning. The grief felt by those who have lost dear ones in death can now be rep!aced with joyful anticipation of reunion in God,s new order.I hope that the resurrection hope are great strengthing to you can look to the future with full assurance. ,your love one will soon enjoy life again . do you have that kind of faith?. ,you will if you truly believe what the bible say about the dead and what the resurrection hope can mean for you may you find comfort in what God says
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Charlene Seivert (Andrews)
4/24/2018 10:15:14 am
Linda, Aaron, Aimee and Annette,
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Jackie
5/21/2018 08:21:43 am
I am sorry to hear that your lived one has died you are in my prayers. ,but this is not the end for your love one there are resting until Jeh God stands them up out of the common grave of mankind. ,Jesus said at Jhon CH 11:25.that he is the resurrection and the life by exercing faith in him even though that person die,s will come to life. ,do you believe in the bible?think about this nobody would need to be resurrected or brought back to life if an immortal soul survived death.in fact it would be no kindness to resurrect someone like Lazarus back to imperfect life on earth if he had already passed on to a wonderful heavenly reward.Actually the bible never uses the expression immortal soul. ,instead the Scriptures say that the sinning human soul does die EzekielCh18:4&20, so the bible points to the provision of a resurrection as the real remedy for death. Jesus demonstrated his God -_given power in this regard when he went to the tomb of his friend Lazarus who had been dead for 4 days and restored him to life. Martha expressed no though about an immortal soul living on elsewhere after death. ,Martha had faith in the wonderful hope of a resurrection from the dead. ,she understood not that an immortal soul had departed from the body of her brother Lazarus but that her dead brother had ceased to exist. ,just as Jesus called Lazarus from the tomb your love one will also to.that,s why God is called the originator of life not death. ,the a postal Paul said at Acts CH 24:15that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous. ,how comforting it is to Lear from the bible that God does not torture anyone.by far the majority of those who have died will be resurrected to a paradise earth. ,at Luke CH 23:42&43 those dying man that was impaled next to him you will be with me in paradise.the bible,s clear teachings remove confusion about what happens to the dead .the Scriptures plainly state that death is the last enemy that will be destroyed . these can strength and comfort us and draw us closer to the knowledge of the resurrection hope and how glad you can be that your dead loved one who are in God,s memory will awaken from the sleep of death to enjoy all the good things he has in store for those who love him at Isaiah CH 25:8 the a postal John was given a vision of the time when obedient mankind will experience freedom from pain and death Rev Ch21 1-4 shows how he will wipe out death and it will be on more. paradise earth is so near at hand. So meditate on such hope on the bible-based hope of everlasting life in the future earthly paradise.
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Dar ( Fessler) Winters
4/24/2018 02:23:42 pm
Terry and Linda and Family sorry for your loss.
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Heidi Oney
4/24/2018 03:04:02 pm
Linda and family,
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John and Suzanbe Klink
4/24/2018 03:27:28 pm
Annette, Bags and Chase,
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Cynthia Dickenson
4/24/2018 05:24:48 pm
Aimee, Aaron and Annette,
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Barbara Bean Lamphier & Doug Lamphier
4/24/2018 05:28:13 pm
Sad to hear of Bummy's passing. He was in my sister Cindy's class (she passed 2 years ago). Bless you all.
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Smitty (from Sennett retired.Supt)
4/24/2018 08:33:11 pm
So sorry to hear about Bummy.I wish all the family prayers and any thing I can do to help.
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Paula Durgala
4/25/2018 03:38:53 am
Hi Linda,
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Richard Bossard
4/25/2018 06:03:42 am
So Sorry for your loss ! Went to School with Bummy, He was always fun to be with. Was a good Friend to all that new him !
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Chris Soprano
4/25/2018 09:32:56 am
Annette and Family,
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Kathy and Jim Annan
4/25/2018 09:34:00 am
LeFever family,with our deepest sympathies,Kathy and Jim
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Bill and Peggy Fastic
4/25/2018 11:51:54 am
Dear Linda and Family. We are saddened to hear of John’s passing. Many good memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
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Carol Rey
4/25/2018 12:54:29 pm
Annette and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies are with you all. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
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Val and john lake
4/25/2018 02:34:37 pm
Linda and family, we are so sad of bummy"s passing. He was a good friend and will not be forgotten
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Dorisia-Marie Covert
4/25/2018 03:29:51 pm
So sorry for your loss Linda, going to miss him, he was a good friend to me....
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Dorothy Gilmore
4/25/2018 03:51:54 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I worked with him at Hanson and although at first really intimidated by him I soon learned he was just “rough” around the edges! He was such a great guy I am honored to have known him.
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Douglas Dean
4/26/2018 10:53:08 am
Diane and I send our love and prayers for you and family. Bummy was a dear friend . We will call you next week when we get back home Love Di and Doug
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Julie Kumpar
4/27/2018 07:07:42 pm
I am very sorry to learn of Mr. Bummy’s passing. I have fond memories of visiting the Lefevers as a child. Also, I was able to catch up with Mr. Bummy last summer at my Uncle Ron’s funeral. May God’s peace and comfort wash over each of you! -Julie (Covert) Kumpar
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Dawn Caiello
4/28/2018 08:42:35 pm
Annette very sorry to hear about the loss of your father
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Linda Turner Weinerth
4/29/2018 11:06:08 am
Linda and family so sorry to hear about your loss. Bummy and you were a perfect couple. I remember shooting with him. Take care and he will always be in your heart.
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Jenit
5/14/2018 03:07:45 pm
It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love; and when it happens , the thought of never again being able to talk to, laugh with, or hold your love one can be most difficult to bear. That pain is not necessarily erased by being told that your love one is up in heaven. The bible, holds a out a much different hope. At Job 14:14,15, it says that the God of comfort Jehovah, yearns to bring back those who are in his memory and to see them alive on earth. I really hope this thought brings family and friends comfort.
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Lee
6/23/2018 02:08:22 pm
Sorry about your love one you are in prayers it was o e things that he saved when on earth John CH 5:2829 you all will all see your love ones again
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