John N. Beckstrom
August 4, 1919 ~ June 1, 2005
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Beckstrom, John N., 85, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005, after a short illness. Retired for 25 years from Wichita Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. after 30 years of service. Visitation Saturday and Sunday with family present from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Service 1:00 P.M., Monday, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. John was born in Lindsborg, KS, August 4, 1919. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. He was a 58 year member of Bestor G. Brown Masonic Lodge, a 56 year member of Valley Center American Legion, a 25 year member of Wichita American Eagles Lodge, and a 54 year member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Nora Beckstrom and his brother, Jim Beckstrom. Survivors: wife of 64 years, Wilma Beckstrom; sons, John O. (Rock) Beckstrom and wife, Connie of Wichita and Carlton (Swede) Beckstrom and wife, Karen of Shawnee, KS; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society, 435 S. Broadway, S-100, Wichita, KS 67202 and the Kansas Humane Society, 4218 S. E. Blvd., Wichita, KS, 67210.
Visitation with the family at Downing Lahey East Mortuary 3:00 - 5:00 P.M., Sunday, June 5.
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To the family of John Beckstrom. We were deeply saddened to read in the paper of the passing of John. He was enjoyable to have as a member of the Smith-Phipps American Legion Post #73 in Valley Center. We thank him for his service as a World War II veteran and his many years of devotion dedicated to the American Legion. Our thought are with you during this time of sorrow.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Wish we could be with you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless. Rayford and Julie Welch