Bryant Harry Beebe's Obituary
Bryant Harry Beebe, age 64, formerly of Sparks, MD, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was a graduate of Herford High School in 1976. He was a member of the track team and lacrosse, the marching band and senior stage band. He was a lifeguard at Blackrock Camp in Sparks, MD. He became a pilot through Clearview Airport in Westminster, MD. He went on to pursue his airline career as an airline pilot first with Pan Am in New York as a flight attendant. He flew for many other airlines, including Airlift, Midway, Air Atlanta, Skyways, Buffalo Airways, Kitty Hawk, and Kalitta. He flew a 727 and was a DC8 Captain and a 747 Captain. He had an ATP license and was a member of the Quiet Birdmen. Bryant’s talents were many, but flying was his first love. In 2008 he crash landed a 747 in Bogota, Columbia and was able to save himself and his crew. He was a true hero. The following is a link to the story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkxnMvQ367g
Bryant loved life and people. He was an avid boatman, a great cook, and he loved music. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold R. Beebe. He is survived by his mother, Mary Rose Beebe; his loving wife of 29 years, Lorraine Michelle (Manto) Beebe; son, Bryant Jason Beebe and his wife, Daniela; grandsons, Jason Alexander Beebe and Jordan Gabriel Beebe; brother, Harold Ray Beebe, Jr. and his wife, Mary. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please check back for details. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com
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