Robert Byron Beckstead

1928 - 2018

1928 ~ 2018
Provo - On Sunday, November 25, 2018, Robert Byron Beckstead, husband, father, son and brother, passed away at his home in Provo at the age of 90 years. Robert will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend Candyce and their precious children, Robert Beckstead (Kristen), Stephen Beckstead (Becky), Kathy Julian, David Beckstead (Ann), Julie Updike (Alan), McCann McDaniel (Will), Scott Beckstead (Erin), Zack Beckstead (Shannon) and sister Eloise Stokes (Harold). Robert will also be forever remembered by his numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends.
Born July 2, 1928 in Downey Utah to Leona and Percy Beckstead, Bob was the cherished baby of the family and was preceded in death by his brothers, Norman, Benjamin, James Franklin and sisters, Elaine and Lugene.
Bob graduated from White Pine High School (Ely, Nevada) and immediately joined the Army, serving for two years. He then attended University of Utah and graduated Brigham Young University.
Bob was a gifted athlete, excelling in basketball, baseball and football. In addition to his athletic endeavors on the court, diamond and field, Bob was an accomplished golfer. He teamed up with Billy Casper one year to win the Utah Pro/Am and would go on to sink 4 holes-in-one.
He began his finance career at Continental Bank of Utah. He then went on to serve as executive vice president at Murray First Thrift & Loan and then co-founded Copper State Thrift & Loan where made many dear life-long friends. He also consulted for Stokes Market until he was 90.
Bob served on the boards of numerous organizations, including Utah Consumer Finance Association (president), Utah Opera Society (president) and Utah Chamber of Commerce.
A devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bob served as a missionary at Temple Square. Bob loved sharing his testimony with people from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe. He also served in many callings, including High Council, Ward Clerk and Stake Sunday School President.
He will be remembered for his compassion, powerful testimony, unwavering integrity and his willingness to assist anyone in need. He lived the best life a man could live. He is simply the best.
A viewing will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Nelson Family Mortuary, 4780 N. University Ave., Provo, Utah. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 12 pm, on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at the Edgemont Chapel - 4220 Foothill Drive, Provo, Utah. There will be an additional viewing from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment will be in Eastlawn Memorial Hills. To express condolences visit www.NelsonMortuary.com