Cleo W. Beckwith's Obituary
Cleo, 86, was born Feb. 19, 1919 in Vancouver, WA and passed away May 10, 2005. He was a decorated veteran of WWII. After the war, he worked as a bakery driver for Continental and Gais Bakery.Cleo was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mac. He is survived by daughter Judy (Alex) Gratzer, 2 grandchildren Teri (Dean) Long and Jeff (Paige) Gratzer, great-grandchildren Katie and Andrew Long, Austin and Megan Gratzer, great-great-grandson Isaiah Long, loving companion Naomi Moos, sister Joy (Howard) Bailey, brother-in-laws George Weinburger and Richard (Norma Jean) Weinburger, sister-in-laws Loretta (Robert) Fotheringham and Lois Jackson.Graveside services will be held at 12:30 PM on Monday, May 16, 2005 at Mt. View Memorial Park, with viewing one hour prior to services.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
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