John (Jack) C. Beckstrom

JOHN C. BECKSTROM Age 82 of White Bear Lake and Formerly of St. Paul Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa John was born on May 25, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Clarence and Marie Beckstrom (nee Anderson). He graduated from Johnson High School and was a dedicated member of the United States Navy for four years. John worked as a computer technician at UNISYS after coming back from overseas. John married the love of his life, Louise (nee Cardinal) on October 6, 1956 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and they moved to White Bear Lake. His contagious smile will be forever remembered by his family. John was an excellent woodworker and loved to make model airplanes as well. He was a proud member and volunteer of the VFW, the American Legion, the Food shelf and he always ushered for church. John's favorite place was the North Shore. He enjoyed woodworking, playing in softball leagues, reading and of course Minnesota's sports teams, the Wild and Twins. He had a great sense of humor and was always willing to lend a hand; he was polite, respectful, a devoted husband, caring father, and an amazing grandpa/great-grandpa. John is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Harold Beckstrom and his mother, Marie E. Beckstrom (nee Anderson). John will be dearly missed by his wife of 58 years, Louise; their children, Mike (Erica) Beckstrom of Washington, Kathy (Bruce) Chapman of Minnesota, Linda (Scott) Giesbrecht of Minnesota and Bev (Michael) Fadden of Minnesota; grandchildren, Nick, Adrienne, Kristen, Jake, Dani and Sean; great-grandchildren, Gavin and Aria; siblings, Barb (Bud), Judy and Pat (Bruce); furry friend, Zeus; and many other family and friends. Funeral Service at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM at the church. Interment, St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery. Everyone is invited to join for a luncheon at the church, immediately following the burial at the cemetery.