Larry Dean Beckstead

1958 - 2023

BORN

1958

DIED

2023

Larry Beckstead Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Dean Beckstead who passed away peacefully at the Perth & Smith Falls District Hospital on May 11, 2023, after a short journey with cancer. Larry was an inspiration to his beloved friends with his profoundly serene acceptance of death. Larry was born in Winchester, Ontario on August 31, 1958. He is predeceased by his parents, Lloyd Beckstead & Norma Louise Bolton and his beloved brother, Ernie Beckstead. He is survived by his brothers Nathan, Allan & Lyle Beckstead & his niece Sherry Beckstead. As a highly skilled, hardworking and passionate craftsman, Larry leaves a legacy of beautiful creations. As an avid gardener and lover of beauty, Larry's appreciation for Nature inspired his boundless creativity. Larry leant his fearless voice in song and story as a way to standup to the many injustices he witnessed. He especially spoke out about the preservation of our rights & freedoms and the protection of children. Larry would always go out of his way to help others and is always loved & already dearly missed by his many friends and beloved family of cats. Larry asked that no wake or funeral be held but rather that those inspired, will plant something in his memory, in a location of their choice. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 31, 2023 as per his request. For more information, please email [email protected] or phone 613-326-8868.

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Published by Ottawa Valley News on May 27, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries

Penny Strader-McMillan

July 29, 2023

I went to high school with Larry. Always a nice polite person. He had a way with the dance floor like nobody else. Just the type of guy you could relate to. Hate to see someone like that pass. Thinking of those he left behind at this time.

Frances Quin

June 18, 2023

I have just known Larry for under a year and feel I have known him forever, we have had some great conversations and as short as it was his friendship is missed. "Human life runs its course in the metamorphosis between receiving and giving". Rest in peace Larry and we shall meet again!

Larry

June 12, 2023

Larry you will be missed.

Janet Casselman

June 9, 2023

My condolences to family and friends.

eileen

June 4, 2023

larry we miss you and love you! your beautiful presence in our lives will ALWAYS be a gift. you have touched the lives of many and we are blessed to be 3 of them.
with love
eileen, ed and ali

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