Monday, December 17, 2018

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services


“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.  All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

Helen Shuler Beckstrom Obituary


Helen Shuler Beckstrom of Payson passed away peacefully and happily Saturday, December 15,
2018, at the age of 100.

She was born in Payson on October 29, 1918 to George and Esther Adeline Barney Shuler at Mary
Ann Olive and James Fayette Shuler’s home, her grandparent’s.

She was raised and lived in Payson most of her life.  She attended schools in Payson and especially
loved her years in Junior High School.  She sang on assemblies, was in school plays, and was one of
the three lead girls in the posture parade.

Helen married Leon A Beckstrom, July 11, 1942 in Yuma, Arizona.  She loved her family, and they
were always her number one priority, and she was always concerned about their well being.  Her
children and grandchildren loved to visit because of her welcoming kindness and unconditional love.
She was a wonderful mother and homemaker.

She loved music especially Lawrence Welk and listening to Nat King Cole.  She also liked playing
most card games but preferred Pinochle.

Helen was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Her favorite callings were
Primary teacher (20+ years) and visiting teacher.

Survivors include her children Charlotte Pace, Payson; Sherie (Neal) Ewell, Genola: Van (Margie)
Beckstrom, Delta; Gary Beckstrom, Ridgecrest, California; 15 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and four sisters Golda, Edith, Detta, and Elaine;
three brothers Fay, Floyd and JH.

The family would like to thank Tom, Shelly, Dawn, Carly, Toni and Allen from Canyon Home Care and
Hospice for their quality care and kindness.

The family would also like to thank Payson Fifth Ward members for their kindness, service, love, and
support.

Services will be held Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. in the Payson South Stake Center
located at 711 S. Peteeneet Blvd. in Payson Utah.  A viewing will be held prior to the services at 9:30am.

Condolences may be sent to www.walkerobits.com





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