Beckham, David Eugene 1958-2021

BECKHAM, DOAK, HARDENBROOK

Posted By: Volunteer Transcriber
Date: 8/13/2021 at 11:03:25

David Eugene Beckham
June 12, 1958 ~ August 6, 2021 (age 63)

David Eugene Beckham, 63, of rural Newton died on Friday, August 6, 2021, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 13, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends after burial with a lunch at the funeral home. Memorials to the Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization may be left at the funeral home.

Dave, the son of Verland and Pat (Doak) Beckham, was born on June 12, 1958 in Newton. He spent most of his childhood in Newton and graduated from Newton High School in 1976. During high school and for a few years after graduation, Dave worked with his dad in the family business, Beckham Masonry. Following that he worked at the Maytag Company and then later for Co-Line Manufacturing as a Press Operator. Dave was united in marriage with Joyce Hardenbrook on August 7, 1981 at the First Assembly of God Church in Newton.

Dave was an avid racing fan. His love for racing began when he and his brother, Robert, both built their own drag cars and raced in Eddyville. In following years, Dave would help others with their cars. He enjoyed Nascar, sprint cars, and the NHRA. Dave was a great bowler and also enjoyed boating, skiing, and helping friends with construction projects. He and his entire family have been instrumental in the upkeep and care of the Wittemberg Cemetery throughout the years. Dave especially loved time with his family and grandchildren.

Those left to honor Dave’s memory are his wife, Joyce of Newton; three children, Jared (Erin) Beckham of Ames, Jon (Madison) Beckham of Ankeny, and Courtney Beckham of Ankeny; three grandchildren, Oliver, James, and Vera Beckham; his mother, Pat Beckham of Newton; and brother, Robert (Terry) Beckham of Baxter. He was preceded in death by his father, Verland Beckham.

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Services

FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday
August 13, 2021
11:00 AM
Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory
1115 E. 19th St. N.
Newton, IA 50208-2539 Directions

VISITATION WITH A LUNCH
Friday
August 13, 2021
12:00 PM
Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory
1115 E. 19th St. N.
Newton, IA 50208-2539 Directions

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