Chad Beckman

I was the Property Manager for Chad's studio apartment during the 14 nights that he stayed in Whitefish, Montana. There was something very special about Chad. He brought out the Mother in me. It was a tragic loss.

Penn. Lori and I send our deepest condolences !!

Chad, I will grieve your loss forever.
When you were a senior at Lodi High School, and part of the Senior Tokay Annual Book Staff, you asked me to post a baby picture of you. I did. It is you with a worried fist on your chin, page 248.
I wrote". "Chad, You have always wondered about life, and sought out answers by enthusiastically seeking adventure, testing limits, uniquely expressing your individuality; questioning and challenging ideas; searching for humor and fun in everything.
You have allowed me to experience many aspects of life that I would have never known.
Thank-You MOM. I LOVE YOU. MOM

I am so sorry Penny. I love Chad and you. You two were my second family growing up. I loved that man's enviable spirit. I miss him dearly. You are in my prayers.

Love "Bubba", John Nelson

Chad meant everything to us. I am sure he is in a better place. He had a kind soul and brought joy to so many people with his positive energy, and that will always be my memory of him.
Paul and Ashley

So Sad and Tragic. It just hurt my heart. Only God knows why he took Chad so young. Chad touched so many people's lives. I hope all who love Chad realize that life is short-we need to live life to the fullest and appreciate and love the people in our lives. I continue to pray for peace and strength for the family during this most devastating time.
Nancy Beckman

Chad was always larger than life, the guy who always made family gatherings fun and was the life of the party. Although two years older, our birthdays were one day apart, so we shared many family birthday gatherings. He was like a big brother, always there when you needed him. From hanging out in tire swings, showing off our underoos, summer swimming, the red Chevy, the Kirkwood cabin, river boats and the Mississippi River, I have so many great memories of the adventures we shared growing up.
In my older years, I remember being up in Tahoe once for a grad school class excursion. I had some extra time so he picked me up and, while we chatted away on his patio, he made me a batch of the best hamburgers I'd ever had.
He also was able to get my son Charlie on his first pair of skis when he was just two and half. He was so patient with him and we had a great day on the slopes!
He was always generous, supportive and just all around great fun; I'll forever miss that guy.

I didn't know you very well, but you were kind to me and accepted me in a place where acceptance isn't often freely given away. You made me laugh, and your goofy but present way of observing life going on around you was fun to be around. Thank you Chad!

Favorite memories of my cousin Chad:
-He visited us for a week once - we watched Princess Bride every day. Whenever I watch the movie, or hear it quoted, I always think of how much fun we had watching Princess Bride with Chad.
-The summer after finishing college, a friend and I visited Chad at Tahoe - it was a glorious, beautiful day and we had a sublime time on the lake, eating good food, and just enjoying life.

May many memories feel your mother with joy!

I worked with Chad at Squaw Valley Sport Shop. He was such a fun positive guy to be around. Always a smile on his face and had a fantastic sense of humor. I was sorry to hear of his passing,

I was going thru some photos today and found this picture of Chad and I. We were in middle school. He use to hang out with my brother and I. Haven't seen him in years but so many fond memories of him. I'm so sorry. It saddens my heart. Lots of love and prayers to you all.

Chad was a great friend who was always there for me when I needed someone to talk to or someone to ski the mountain. When Greta was about 3 years old he talked to the VOLKL rep and gave Greta her first pair of snow skis and started calling her Greta-the-Shreda. She is 14 now and loves to ski as much as he did and he is part of her enduring memory of growing up skiing at Squaw. Chad also took me out on Lake Tahoe for the first time...seeing the lake from the water was truly a life changing experience that has evolved into a love of boating and spending weeks every summer boating around the lake with my wife and children. Many afternoons were spent tying our boats together and just floating and talking about life. He was my brother from another mother and my girls always called him UNCLE Chad. I am so sad that he has left this world so soon but I know that we will always remember him.

Keep making turns in heaven brother,

Andrew

Chad was one of the most loyal, loving and outgoing friends I've ever had. If you needed help he would be there!!!! We boated, skied, laughed and rocked our way through life. With the love of snow, water, dogs, golf and music you were a wonderful person. Chad lived life to his rules and that energy is what made him so lovable. With a smile and a let's do this attitude he was always ready to go. You were a beautiful human being and I will always hold you dear in my heart!!!!

Oh Chad, I still cannot believe this. Really sucks.
I'd known Chad for not very extensive amount of time. But he was like an older brother to me, a very close friend or like a nextdoor neighbor that you'd known for many many years.
This is how I felt... Sad, very sad.
Thank you Chad for your help, for your support and everything that you did for me. Thank you for making me falling in love with skiing.
These few words won't express enough the level of my sincerest gratitude to this truly kind with deep-deep heart young man.
Very sad that I didn't have a chance to connect with your earlier...

May you rest in peace Chad as memories of you live on.

My deepest condolences to Chad's family.

Chad,
Thanks for 20 yrs of putting a smile on my face, all the ski tunes and for making me feel like a rock star on the Riva.
You will be missed.
Stephanie

You'll be missed by many, and always be apart of me. Keep skiing Chad. Love you

Xoxo Beenie

My heartfelt condolences to your family. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace (Hosea 13:14).

The loss of Chad has caught us all by surprise. I was so very privileged to know this young man. Chad was special in our lives as, to me, he represented the long Lauchland continuum of Ranchers in the Lodi Winegrape Region. Chad's grandparents owned the vineyard across the canal' from ours. I attended the old Lafayette Grammar School , along with Chad's mother and many aunts. In the fullness of time, Chad became Ranch Manager at the Jack Lauchland Ranch. Chad was kind enough to come over and help out' at our old place. He helped us level a corral area for horses and did a lot of tractorwork. Chad then steadfastly refused to let us pay him anything although he was the younger generation his heart was 100% Old School. He said he was merely helping a neighbor and that should not cost anything. Yes, Chad won our hearts with his calm ways and generosity. What a great honor that we got to know him . What a great loss to us all that he has headed to Heaven before us. We Love You Chad. And all our love to Penny and the Family.
Sincerely, Nellie Fore Hamilton & Family

We send our deepest condolences to you for the loss of your son and pray for the Savior's grace to be with you.

Michael & Bev Rose

Thank You all. This guestbook has been an amazing comfort to me in my grieving. Thank-You all
Chad's Mom Penny

Chad,
You will forever be my best friend! I miss you so much. I'll forever live to be happy as you wanted me to be.

Penny and John: I echo my brother's sentiments and am saddened to hear of Chad's passing. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

MY SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY

Penny, Ron and John.

On behalf of myself and family, our thoughts, prayers, and condolences to you and yours.

To Penny and John - In my youth, outside of my own family, I spent the most time with yours. Chad or "C.H.U.D" as John and I would teasingly call him, was a Big and Fun part of that. From the place at Grandpa Lauchlands vineyards, to the Cabin, to everywhere in between....Bring back Happy Thoughts and Memories.

Even though Chad and I had not spoken in years, I feel the loss just the same. He was a great kid, and I would consider a brother.

Ron and Penny,
I am so sad for you both and your families. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Chad from his Lakewood Drugs days. He was such a cute, friendly and fun loving kid. He could always make us laugh. He will forever remain in your hearts and everyone's that Loved him!! My heart truly breaks for you both. Always, Shirley (Maranise) Shaw

Dear Penny and Ron.
So sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Emily Roth Humphries