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William Beckwith Obituary
May 28, 1942 - July 23, 2025
William Russell Beckwith (Bill) was born in Newark, N.Y. on May 28, 1942, and passed away on July 23, 2025, in his home beside Owasco Lake. In Klosters, CH and at "the lake" in Auburn, N.Y., Bill brought joy and harmony to many.
As a milk man, tech entrepreneur, real estate developer, movie producer, restauranteur and humorist, he lived generously. He was heavily involved in computers at their inception, created a computer sales/leasing business, and published the first computer magazine for Kids in 1984, Digit. Bill produced a race car film starring Paul Newman and was a steward for the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Bill's family includes, brother, James Beckwith (Sidney); sisters, Joan Braffet (Mickey) and Sue Dewis (Lester); and several nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews! He had many wonderful and caring friends. His wisdom, humor, and love of music will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Owasco Watershed Lake Association (OWLA). Please visit www.Langhamfuneralhomellc.com to leave a condolence.
Memories and Condolences
for William Beckwith
Kate
August 21, 2025
Charismatic, joyful, kind, entertaining, generous, funny - how lucky I was to have experienced Bill's fine qualities
Elizabeth Appell
August 15, 2025
The world changed the day Bill died.
Sue Courtemanche
July 30, 2025
Third time is a charm, lol we all need a little bit of humor, but
My sincere condolences! ! ! !
Bill was a remarkable man with a remarkable family! I always loved being around when the family all got together. You could really feel the love in the air! I had the pleasure of helping Bill in his last days. He always was a thankful and appreciative man! He definitely will be missed.
Mary Forbes
July 29, 2025
Loved it when Bill played his ukulele, and sang ever so slightly off-key at parties in Klosters.
Mary Forbes
July 28, 2025
Loved it when Bill played his ukulele at parties in Klosters, and sang ever so slightly off-key.
Mike Dudley
July 28, 2025
Wonderful memories of a great friend and business partner - God Bless You Bill.
With much love and deep affection.
Mike & Marilyn
Philip and Susanna von Gleichen
July 28, 2025
We are saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Sending our prayers and condolences to the Beckwith family
Arthur Stephen
July 27, 2025
I was sorry to learn that my former classmate had passed away. Bill was in the class of 1960 when we met at Auburn
East High School. He subsequently transferred before graduation, but
always renewed friendships during summers at Burtis Point. Always fun to be with and a true gentleman. May God bless his family and friends in this time of sorrow.
dennis cheroutes
July 27, 2025
Bill will be missed by many, but none more than the Cheroutes Family from Colorado, Dennis, the late Betsy, Cathy, and Elizabeth. Truely, Bill was a beloved part of our family for over six decades. Dennis Cheroutes
Lois Terino
July 26, 2025
Dearest Syndney. I was very sorry to read about the loss of your beloved brother.
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