Perry Merrill Beckstead, age 79, passed away July 9, 1996 in Murray, Utah.
Born October 8, 1916, Swan Lake, Idaho, son of Samuel Leonidas and Ruby Elthura Merrill Beckstead.Married Lina Bernice Hadley, February 7, 1947 in Pocatello, Idaho.
He was a construction worker and welder. He was a Lieutenant in the Army during World War II.
Survived by his wife, Bernice; three sons and their spouses, Dr. Jay H. (Paula) Beckstead, Portland, Oregon; Sidney M. (Sherrie) Beckstead, Berlin, Maryland; Richard D. (Kathleen) Beckstead, Ocean Pines, Maryland; eight grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Florence Bachelor, Salina, Kansas; Harry Beckstead, Pocatello, Idaho; Maurine Hansen, Salt Lake City, Utah; Bonnie Olsen, American Fork, Utah. Preceded in death by three brothers and sister.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 13, 1996 at 10 a.m., Murray 21st Ward, 100 West 6100 South. Friends may call Friday, July 12, 6-7:30 p.m. at Memorial Estates Mortuary, 5850 So. 900 East, and on Saturday, one hour to services at the church. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 13, 1996 at 3 p.m. at Swan Lake Idaho Cemetery.
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