Husband Larry Gene Roderick Beecraft [1346]
Born: 24 Jan 1939 - Decatur Co, IL
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Died: 17 Mar 2008 - Parachute, Garfield Co, CO
Cremated: 21 Mar 2008
FamilySearch ID: GVS4-KY6
Father: Earl Lester Beecraft [1329] (1914-2008)
Mother: Ardella Catherine Bergschnieder [1333] (1914-1986)
Marriage: 26 Mar 1960 - Colorado, United States
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• No Name: Adopted By Etta's brother Earl.
• His obituary was published in The Citizen Telegram on 27 Mar 2008. Larry Gene Beecraft
Jan. 24, 1939\emdash March 17, 2008
Larry Beecraft lost his battle with cancer on March 17 at his home in Parachute, surrounded by his loving family. He was 68.
Larry was born Jan. 24, 1939 in Decatur, Ill. to Earl and Ardella Beecraft. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Local Operating Engineers #s 3, 9 and 12. He married Judy Marshall on March 26, 1960.
Larry coached Rifle pee wee basketball for over ten years. He owned and operated the local Rifle restaurant "The Other Place" from 1978-1985. He was a member of the Battlement Mesa Recreation Center and worked out every day. He was a devoted dad and grandfather, never missing a basketball game or track meet that his grandchildren participated in.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Darrell and Donald Roderick.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Connie (J.W.) Selsor, David (Teresa) Beecraft, Donald (Sue) Beecraft and Janice (Wayne) Billbee; grandchildren, David Beecraft, Scott Beecraft, Sharaya Selsor, Katrina Selsor, Brian (Alisha) Beecraft, Savannah Beecraft, Sadie Beecraft, Matraisa Beecraft, Donald "Bubby" Beecraft, Luke (Brandi) Wagner, Caitlin (Michael) Smith, Bobby Casteel and Jennifer Prose; great-grandchildren Brooke Casteel, Brooke Beecraft, Holden Wagner, Fiona Beecraft and Julia Prose; brothers, Leonard (Dorothy) Roderick, David (Lorraine) Roderick, Elmer (Jane) Roderick and David Beecraft; and his sister, Karen Petro.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held March 21 at the Church of Christ, 435 Prefontaine in Rifle.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Roaring Fork Hospice, 1905 Blake Ave., Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601.
• His obituary was published in The Daily Sentinel on 2 Apr 2008. Larry Beecraft
The family of Larry Beecraft would like to extend gratitude for all the cards, flowers, phone calls and food received after the loss of our beloved husband and father, Larry Beecraft. We would also like to thank Roaring Fork Hospice for all they did for Larry during his last weeks. They are very special. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and thank you all so much. Judy Beecraft and family.
Published in The Daily Sentinel on 4/2/2008.
Wife Judith Ann Marshall [1368]
Born: 16 Sep 1940 - Mechanicsburg, Sangamon, Illinois, United States
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Died: 1 Nov 2021 - Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado, United States
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• Her obituary was published. Obituary: Judith Beecraft
Judith Beecraft
September 16, 1940 \endash November 1, 2021
Judith Ann Beecraft passed away peacefully with family by her side in Grand Junction Colorado on November 1, 2021.
Judy was born in Mechanisburg, Illinois to Glenn Marshall and Margaret Rogers Marshall on September 16, 1940.
She met the love of her life, Larry Gene Beecraft and they were married on March 26, 1960 in Colorado
After many years of cooking and waitressing for others, Judy and Larry opened their own restaurant, "The Other Place" in Rifle. Thursday night Mexican food and Friday night prime rib always promised a packed house.
She enjoyed watching her children compete in their sports and later her grandchildren and great grandchildren too. She was your #1 fan! Always there with a smile on her face ready to cheer them on.
Always dressed to the "t" with her earrings, necklace and impeccable makeup. She was a classy lady.
She was always up for games, especially cards. Poker was her game of choice.
Judy as others would say, is so "happy and bubbly". She was willing to do and try anything. She loved visiting with her friends and family. She enjoyed life and loved unconditionally.
She is survived by her children: Connie, Janice (Wayne) David (Teresa) Donald (Sue)
13 Grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and a sister, Bev.
She was preceded in death by her husband Larry, parents, and her sister Pat.
A memorial service will be held Saturday November 6 at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, 2515 Patterson Road, Grand Junction, CO at 4 pm.
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1 F Janice Caton [1369] (details suppressed for this person)
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2 F Connie Jean Beecraft [1370] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: J. W. Selsor [8454] (living)
3 M David O'Brien Beecraft [1371] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Teresa [8455] (living)
4 M Donald Perry Beecraft [1372] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Sue [8456] (living)