Christopher Paul Beckius

1974 - 2023

Christopher Paul Beckius died at Great Plains Health in North Platte on Dec. 8, 2023, at the age of 49. Chris, the son of Jerome "Jerry" and Sharon Beckius, was born in Long Beach, California, on June 14, 1974. He grew up in North Platte where he graduated from North Platte High School in 1993. He worked at Taco Johns, Highland Dairy and Cement Products before hiring on with the Union Pacific Railroad in 1998. Chris was a member of the United Transportation Union and worked as a switchman. In 1997, he married Jackie Clark and they later divorced. He married Terry Mustion in 2011 and they later divorced. Chris was a giving person. He enjoyed spending time camping, being at the lake and going to car shows. He loved his cars, especially his 1972 Cutlass, turning a wrench, Christmas, his Christmas lights, and his dogs, but most importantly, Chris loved watching his daughter, Annabelle, do anything. He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Heather. Chris leaves behind his parents, Jerry and Sharon Beckius; his brother, Court Beckius; his children, Annabelle Beckius, Tyler Beckius and Nathaniel Beckius; and best friend, Terry Beckius, all of North Platte. Memorials are suggested to the Guardian of the Children or Suicide Prevention. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. In keeping with Chris' wishes, cremation was chosen. Service is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Micah Dunn presiding. The guest book may be signed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with family present 4-6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.