Husband Donald Edward "Don" Beecroft [8569]
Born: 8 Apr 1924 - Keizer, Marion, Oregon, United States 1 2
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Died: 28 Apr 2006 - Keizer, Marion, Oregon, United States 1 2
Cause of Death: congestive heart disease
Buried: 3 May 2006 - Salem Pioneer Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co, OR 1 3
FamilySearch ID: LKFR-M79
Find A Grave ID: 24112172
Father: Clemence William Beecroft [8567] (1887-1973)
Mother: Laura Emilie Franciska "Laura" Horn [8568] (1885-1951) 4
Marriage: 28 Jun 1947 - Oregon, United States
Events
• Military: US Army, WW II.
• He worked as a Civil Engineer.
• Soc Sec Num: 544-14-9727.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1930 in Oregon, United States. 1930 OR CENSUS - Donald Beecroft, age 5, b. Oregon, is enumerated with father C. W., age 42, married at age 26, occupation building labour, b. Wisconsin, and Laura, age 44, married at age 27, b. Wisconsin, along with Lorrine, age 14, b. Minnesota, Robert, age 13, b. Minnesota, and Gordon, age 8, b. Oregon.
• His obituary was published in the Statesman Journal on 2 May 2006. Donald Edward Beecroft
April 8, 1924 - April 28, 2006
KEIZER - With many of his loving family at his side, Don Beecroft passed away April 28, 2006 at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease. He was born on April 8, 1924 in Keizer, Oregon to the late Laura and Clemence Beecroft.
Don graduated from Salem High School in 1942 and served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. Then, following his marriage to Joan L. Remington on June 28, 1947, he attended Oregon State University, graduating with an engineering degree in 1952. He spent his entire career working for the State of Oregon as a Civil Engineer, retiring in 1984 after 33 years of service. His talented contributions to many of Oregon's bridges will be appreciated for years to come.
Don's kind, gentle spirit leaves us with memories of a consummate handyman, meticulous craftsman, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; daughter, Linda and her husband Richard Mario; son, Steve and his wife Susan Irish Beecroft; and five grandchildren, Megan, Kyle, and Kendra Mario, and Ian and Tyler Beecroft; as well as nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lorraine; and two brothers, Rob and Gordon.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Marion-Polk Food Share, Inc., 1660 Salem Industrial Dr NE, Salem OR 97303.
Memorial services for Donald Beecroft will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, at City View Funeral Home, 390 Hoyt St. S., Salem Ore. Private burial will follow. Arrangements are by City View Funeral Home.
Statesman Journal 2 May 2006.
Wife Joan Lenore Remington [8573]
Born: 23 Jan 1926 - Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States
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Died: 13 May 2012 - Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States
Cause of Death: heart desease
Buried: - Salem Pioneer Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co, OR 1
Find A Grave ID: 99352493
Father: Roy W Remington [12203] (1900-1955)
Mother: Sylvia Adiline "Addie" Craven [12204] (1904-1990)
Events
• Her obituary was published in the Statesman Journal on 27 May 2012. OBITUARY:
SALEM - Joan Lenore Beecroft passed away on May 13, 2012 at the age of 86 from heart disease. She was born on January 23, 1926 in Salem, as a fourth-generation Oregonian, to Roy and Sylvia Remington.
Joan graduated from Salem High School in 1944, then briefly attended Willamette University before being trained as a medical assistant. She worked for several doctors throughout her adult life.
A blind date on a Valentine's Day lead to her long, happy marriage to Donald Beecroft on June 28, 1947. Together they raised two children and built two houses. A lifetime Salem resident, she treasured her family and friends and took great pleasure in hosting lovely meals at their gorgeous home and garden. Cooking, sewing, tole painting, traveling, gardening and doing for others were her many passions. Joan was also an active volunteer for a variety of organizations, including the YMCA, and donated to many worthy causes. Donald passed away in 2006.
Joan is survived by her daughter, Linda and her husband Richard Mario; son, Steve and his wife Susan Irish Beecroft; and five grandchildren, Megan and her husband Dustin Janz, Kyle and Kendra Mario, Ian and Tyler Beecroft as well as nephews, nieces and cousins. As the beloved matriarch of our extended family she leaves a lasting legacy.
The family wishes to thank Willamette Valley Hospice for its extraordinary care and compassion throughout this difficult time.
A memorial service for Joan will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Morningside United Methodist Church at 3674 12th Street SE, Salem. Arrangements are by City View Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Marion-Polk Food Share would be welcomed.
Statesman Journal 27 May 2012.
Children
1 F Linda Beecroft [8574] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Richard Allen Mario [8579] (living)
2 M Steve William Beecroft [8575] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Susan Kay Irish [8576] (living)
Burial Notes: Husband - Donald Edward "Don" Beecroft
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