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1951
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2017
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John Beshara Obituary
He was born Nov. 26, 1951, in Deadwood, S.D., to his parents, the late Helmar and Marie (Whalen) Beshara. John grew up in Rapid City, S.D. and graduated from Central High School in 1970. He survived the Rapid City flood of 1972 on a roof top.
John worked a variety of jobs in Rapid City, including construction foreman, until he made a trip with friends to New Mexico and Arizona in 1978. His brother-in-law in New Mexico offered him a job at Big Rock Trading Post where he worked for the past 39 years. During this time, he met his future wife Cheryle Beshara and they were married for 34 years. She preceded him in death January 6, 2016. John loved playing golf and was an avid sports fan. There was not often a place you could go where someone didn't know him. John touched many lives and was loved by all his friends, fellow employees and customers at Big Rock Trading Post. He will be dearly missed.
In addition to his wife and parents, John was preceded in death by his brother Michael Beshara, sister Rose Justice and brother-in-law Ed Olsen.
John is survived by his step-daughter, Chandra Beers and her husband, Steven of Houston, Texas; his step-son, Chad Harris of Amarillo, Texas. His brothers Bill Beshara and wife Sandy, Paul Beshara, Steve Beshara and his wife Mary…all, of Rapid City, S.D. His sisters Marie Hovland and husband Jim of Sioux Falls, S.D., Pat Olsen of Bishop, Calif., Sharon Dickens and husband Charles of Waterflow, N.M., Mary Sall and husband Doug of Yankton, S.D., and Joan Freiburg and her husband Karl of Norway, Mich. His four grandchildren Matthew Powers, Hayden Harris, Harley Harris, Charris Powers and several nieces and nephews who will carry him in their hearts always.
A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 414 N. Allen Ave. in Farmington.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9th at Sacred Heart Church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate the incredible friend, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and man he was. John's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland, 458 Road 6100, 505-598-9636. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at serenityandcompany.com.
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Tom Young
December 9, 2019
Even though I only new John for a few years when we were in out early 20s, his positive outlook and engaging personality has stayed with me for over forty years. I'm so sorry to read this. John was a wonderful human being.
Tom Young
Deb Barck
October 13, 2017
To my Beshara cousins, I was shocked and sadden to hear of John's passing. He and Joan and Steve were a special part of my growing up in Rapid City and I have fond memories of him. I can recall many light hearted teasing and laughs we shared. John was such a positive influence to me and always made me smile. Even though we rarely saw each other in the last 40 years, the times we did connect were always fun and special. I know he's brightening up the heavens as a shining star. I will miss him and know that your hearts are truly broken but know you're in my thoughts as well.
Debbie
Melissa Wethington Sandoval
October 9, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for all of John's family!
Terry Bustos
October 7, 2017
You will be greatly missed.
Louise Burton-Bennett
October 6, 2017
John, when I asked "why are you always on lunch break?" Your reply was "yes Burton that's all I do!". I'm going to miss your sweet personality...rest in peace my sweet friend.
Sharon Anderson
October 6, 2017
Rest in peace we will miss you at Big Rock my condolences to the family.
October 6, 2017
R.I.P. John you were a great friend. You will be miss.
Going to miss your smile and laughter.
Deb Collins
October 6, 2017
Johnny B, it's been a long time since the Hall Inn crowd in Rapid City. I wish I could have seen you one more time. I'll remember all the good times our crowd had and what a nice, kind, fun friend you were. I imagine there's quite a reunion going on up there now with all the gang who passed before you. Rest in Peace ~ Deb (Dickey) Collins
Charlene Clyde
October 5, 2017
Rest in peace, John. I'll miss seeing you at Big Rock. You were one of the nicest people I've met. My deepest condolences to John's family & co-workers.
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