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John Beckham Obituary

John Norman Beckham 1925 - 2011 John Norman Beckham passed away on June 22, 2011. He worked at Rockwell International in Anaheim for 25 years. He enjoyed traveling, theatre and playing bridge. John was predeceased by his first wife, Gwen. He is survived by his wife, Dottie, older sister, Pauline Ramsey and younger sister Pebble Jean Bennett. He is also survived by his son, Steve Beckham (Meri); and daughter, Beth Schlaf (Dave); stepdaughters, Sharon Kleinheinz (Jay), Kathy Molyneux (Richard) and Deanna Christy; 5 grandchildren; and one step-granddaughter; and one great-grandson. Services will be held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church at 800 N. Cambridge in Orange at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 25. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society. Hilgenfeld Mortuary (714) 535-4105

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Published by Press-Telegram on Jun. 25, 2011.

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R Zavala

June 25, 2011

Mr. Beckam was a kind and loving person. He surely will be missed. Our prayers are with the family. Take comfort in the hope of everlasting life.

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