Obituary of Benjamin F. Barse

Benjamin F. Barse Coventryville—Benjamin Frederick Barse, 96, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City. Ben was born on August 8, 1918 in Butternuts, son of the late Harry E. and Dora (Barber) Barse. Ben enjoyed fishing, trapping and hunting; he especially enjoyed duck hunting. He was happiest on his bulldozer and he was talented at operating it. He worked at and owned several local businesses over the years: he was a farmer as well as a logger and saw mill operator. He also worked for Remington Arms during the War. He owned Ben's Mobile Homes in Unadilla and Clearview Homes in Coventry. Ben was the first to give someone the opportunity at a fresh start. As a business owner, he financed many mobile home purchases for people with bad or no credit, then wrote them a credit reference after their mortgage was paid. He also employed many over the years, taking people who were down on their luck and getting them on their feet. Ben loved his family and was a great provider. He was well respected and liked in his community and will be dearly missed. Ben is survived by: Six Children: Frederick Barse and his companion, Lori of Masonville, Kay and Paul Harrington of Guilford, Winifred Barse of Snowflake, AZ, Harry Barse of Fort Plain, NY, William and Melinda Barse of Sidney and Michael and Sandy Barse of Unadilla; Long time companion and caregiver, Patricia Fiske of Coventryville, 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Ben was predeceased by his step-mother, Adelaide, and his only sister, Ellen Harris. Friends are invited to call from 5:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, November 20th at the funeral chapel with Pastor Harold Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.