Beckett, Robert Boysen

  • Thursday, August 14, 2014

Robert Boysen Beckett, 90, of Collegedale, died on Sunday, August 10, 2014.

He taught high school science and math and worked in a variety of construction-related projects during his lifetime.  For 13 years he and his wife made a living as doll artists.

Mr. Beckett was predeceased by his daughter, Barbara Jean Kalebaugh, and his wife, June Lenore Allen Beckett.

Survivors include his son, John A. Beckett of Collegedale; daughter Cyndi Merka, Burlington, Wi.; sister Betty Hill, Corvallis, Or.; two grandsons; three great-grandsons, and a great-grand-daughter.

Pastor Mickey Mallory will conduct the memorial service at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Standifer Gap Seventh-day Adventist Church, where Mr. Beckett was a member.

Interment will be in Collegedale Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Calexico Mission School at 601 E. 1st St, Calexico, Ca. 92231 or http://calexicomissionschool.com.

Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.

Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family-owned and operated.

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