Birth date: May 26, 1939 Death date: Jan 7, 2018
Benjamin Gary Beckstead 1939-2018 Benjamin Gary Beckstead died at his home in West Jordan, Utah on January 7, 2018. He was born on May 26, 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Benjamin Gordon Beckstead and Dorothy Marie Anderson. Ei Read Obituary
I remember working for Gary at the drive-in and he was such a wonderful person used to spend we used to spend a lot of times it back stands he was just so kind of wonderful he'll really be missed I haven't seen him in years but my condolences to his family and his twins
Brother Beckstead was my very first seminary teacher in 9th grade. He was an amazing teacher and I loved being in his class! I learned so much that year. He was such a good person and a great example. I'm so grateful to be able to know where he went since then and to know he was valiant to the very end. He is remarkable and he has left me with very good memories.
Claudia Lindow White
Brother Beckstead was always so kind to me as I served as a young high councilor in his Ward. He knew how it was to have a young family and a busy calling and he expressed gratitude to me often for my service. It was clear from the first time I met him that he was a man of God. May Heaven's blessings attend your family during this tender time.
Ryan Kershaw
What a wonderful man of God with a wonderful family. My sweetest memories of Brother Beckstead are when he was our Stake Patriarch and I had the great blessing of being asked by some I had worked with to come with them to receive their blessings. These experiences are too sacred to share but I was blessed to get to know in a more personal way this wonderful man of God. I will always remember his friendly smile of recognition and kindness, not only at church but also whenever I saw him, even if it was years later walking for exercise in the mall. Thank you Gary and Marjo for your wonderful examples of goodness, compassion and love.
I always loved to be taught by Gary and appreciated his outstanding ability to teach. One Sunday after I had taught a gospel doctrine lesson, Gary took time to stop by our home and tell me that I had done a good job and that he had learned something from my lesson and then he shared what he had learned. I have always remembered that and consider it one of the greatest compliments I have every received. I always learned so much from him. He has made an great impact in my life. Terrilynne Maxfield
Our hearts go out to Marjo and the family for this temporary separation, with full assurance that you will experience unsurpassed joy at the time of your future reunion. We have so many wonderful memories of our years together at Boise Institute and working on our doctorate degrees at BYU. God bless you. Larry and Amaryllis Tippetts
Gary and I met in the New England Mission and have been as close and any brothers could be. We have shared many memories together and with our families. From our defeating a highly regarded Massachusetts HS basketball team to camping under the stars in the midst of and Indian Reservation in norther Montana. I love him as a brother and Marjo. We will cherish Gary and Marjo and our love for them forever.
Chuck and Bernice Augade
Gary was my mentor, teaching companion, and dear friend at the Boise Institute of Religion. We frequently planned lessons together, searched for favorite quotations from the most recent General Conference, took walks on Boise's green belt, and occasionally wondered aloud if the Church Educational System would thrive just as well on half as many meetings. His powerful testimony, gifted teaching ability and quiet demeanor made him a favorite teacher among students. His love of the Savior and of his family made him an example for us all to follow. All who knew him were enriched and blessed by him.
David Mills
He taught me two very important and interesting gospel principles. Hard to explain here but one was why we have pets and why certain people are call to be a bishop. Remember and loved by me. Peter Covino, Jr. I am sure my wife was there to greet him.
Gary was our home teacher for nearly 20 years and never missed a month. He was a dear friend and we enjoyed spending time with him and Marjo. Several years ago we took them on wave running trips with us and Gary loved it. He was disappointed when his doctor told him he could no longer do that with his pacemaker. He was a great example to us of a dedicated son of God. Gary we will miss you and look forward to seeing you again. Our love goes out to Marjo and to all of Gary’s family. Ralph & Sherry Burton
