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Phillip Beckley Obituary

Phillip Earl Beckley "Papa," of Fairbanks, formerly of Pittsburg, Kan., passed away April 13, 2013.
Phillip was born in Pittsburg, Kan., and graduated from College High School.
Phillip was married to Para Lea Porter on Sept. 28, 1955; they were married 57 years.
Phillip retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1976. Phillip lived in Fairbanks from 1966 to 1984, returning to Fairbanks in 2010. He worked for the state of Alaska for several years and then owned and operated a real estate and rental business until his retirement. He attended Denali Bible Chapel in Fairbanks. He enjoyed gardening and studying history. He also was actively involved in The Gideons International and American Legion Post 0176 in Mulberry, Kan.
Phillip is survived by his wife, Para Lea Beckley; son Timothy and daughter-in-law Lynnette Beckley; daughter, Phyllis and son-in-law Jim Benich; daughter-in-law, Marion Beckley; brother, Jim Beckley; sisters, Rose Burdick, Barbara White, P.J. Fliss and Patsy Edwards; grandchildren, Tabitha and Cary Sinnett, Joshua and Joslyn Beckley, Rebekah Starkey, Kimberly and Matthew Fuller, Micah and Jaleah Beckley, Daniel and Jennifer Beckley, Lacie and Adam Barr, Amy and Steven Castello and Isaac Beckley; great-grandchildren, Cayge, Dawson, Bryce and Weston Sinnett, Jaren, Jacob and Jillian Beckley, Ian, Zoe and Eva Fuller, Brody and Brianna Beckley, Lila Barr and Lily, Addisyn, Karis and Amelie Castello; and many other family members and friends.
Phillip is preceded in death by son, Phillip Lee Beckley; parents, Elmer and Pearl Beckley; brother, Elmer "Tug" Beckley; and sisters, Judith Pratt, Almedia Meier and Charlotte Rider.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Gideons International, 515 Pearl St., Pittsburg, Kan. 66762.
Services will be announced at a later date.

Published by Daily News-Miner on Apr. 28, 2013.
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YOU BLESSED OUR LIVES IN SO MANY WAYS. DADDY SPENT EVERY NIGHT ON HIS KNEES IN PRAYER BEFORE GOING TO BED. YOU CONTINUED THIS TRADITION. WILL MISS YOU! OUR FAMILY IN HEAVEN JUST GOT BIGGER. GIVE EVERYONE A KISS FOR ME. THINKS FOR BEING MY BIG BROTHER. ALL OF US MISS YOU. YOUR BROTHER AND SISTERS AND ALL OF THE BECKLEY'S HERE IN PITTSBURG, KANSAS. LOVE FOREVER YOUR BABY SISTER!

PATRICIA EDWARDS

May 3, 2013

So Sorry for your loss. May God wrap His arms around each of you as you go through tis time. My prayers are with you. Becky Cook-Hamsley

Becky Hamsley

May 1, 2013

Tim: We extend our prayers to you and all your family on the loss you have suffered. May god grant you his peace, as only he can.

Chuck/Carol Holloway

April 28, 2013

Prayers for comfort and peace for the family.

Lynn Hines

April 28, 2013

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