Carolyn Crist

July 4, 1925 - October 30, 2008

Carolyn E. Crist, 83, of 27 Sunnyside Ave., Bemus Point, formerly of the Bellview Rd., died at 8:45 A.M. Sunday (Oct. 26, 2008) in WCA Hospital. She was born July 4, 1925 in Jamestown, the daughter of Carl and Anna Anderson Seastedt, and was a lifelong area resident. A graduate of the Bemus Point High School, she had been employed as a clerk in the boys? department of the former Bigelow?s Department Store for many years, retiring upon the closing of the store. She was a member of the Lakeside Bible Chapel, where she participated in the Bible Study Group, and was also a member of the Ellery Senior Citizens. She enjoyed the fellowship at her church, and also enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are four sons: Doug (Patty), Brad (Debbie), and Jeffrey Crist, all of Bemus Point, and Randy (Lisa) Crist of Fluvanna; twelve grandchildren: Gregory Powell, Vanessa, Jonathan, Heather, Jeremy, and Nathan Crist, Ryan Walker, Jennifer Lindquist, Justin Johnson, Shane Perry, and Kurt and Kevin Cummings; and twelve great grandchildren: Annalyn Crist, Ethan, Sofia, and Ashley Powell, Michael and Adrianna Walker, Branston Lindquist, Allison and Britta Johnson, Ty and Sierra Perry, and James Cummings. There are also six additional great grandchildren on the way. She is also survived by two brothers: Robert and Russell Seastedt; and by a sister: Betty Overend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Crist; by three brothers: Kenneth, Richard, and Ronald Seastedt; and by a sister, Virginia Weiss. A memorial service will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday in the Lakeside Bible Chapel, 98 Lakeside Dr., Bemus Point. The Rev. Clyde Mohl, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Fluvanna Cemetery. Visitation will not be observed. Messages to the family may be sent by visiting the website www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Lakeside Bible Chapel, P.O. Box 2990, Bemus Point, N.Y. 14712. Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home is handling arrangements.