Robert Dean Beecroft Obituary (1941

Our beloved father, grandfather and friend passed away on January 12, 2018 surrounded by family at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima. Robert "Bob" Beecroft was born to Venora (Bates) Beecroft and Christopher Beecroft on November 23, 1941 in La Junta, CO. Bob moved to Lakewood, WA in 1943. He went to grade school in Lakewood and graduated from Clover Park High School in 1960. He lived at Lake Cle Elum and Ronald, WA where he worked as a wrangler at a dude ranch and as a choker setter in the logging industry. Bob moved to Springfield, OR in 1967 and worked in a sawmill for several years. In 1975 Bob and family moved to Selah, WA where he worked in construction for numerous years. He retired from Monson Fruit in 2014. Bob joined the Washington National Guard in 1964 and was transferred to the Oregon Army Reserve in 1968. He worked with disabled veterans. He was honorably discharged in 1970. He enjoyed being in the outdoors hunting and fishing, especially with his grandchildren. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Safari Club International. He always looked forward to the annual dinner/auctions for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Safari Club International. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and going to the grandchildren's various sporting events. He loved both the Seahawks and the Mariners. He also idolized John Wayne. Dad we will continue to root for the Mariners for you. He leaves behind his son Rick (Rhonda) Beecroft, daughter Suki (Allan) Covell, five grandchildren - Ryan Beecroft, Drew Beecroft, Bo Beecroft, Chloe Covell and Chad Covell, sister Lauradel Ross of Lacey and numerous nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. Bob is also survived by best friends Steve and Lori Kruger and Linda Beecroft. He is preceded in death by his father Christiopher Beecroft, his mother Venora Beecroft, his brother Bill Beecroft and his nephew Justin Beecroft. The family wishes to thank nurses and staff at both Virginia Mason Memorial and Cottage in the Meadow for their compassionate care. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rick Beecroft's house, 50 Briarwood Drive, Selah, WA.