Obituary of David R. Beckstead, 1917, Baker County, Oregon
Surnames: Beckstead, Densley, Downs

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Eagle Valley News; Richland, OR; 7 June 1917

ANOTHER PASSES

Word was received here Sunday of the death of David R. Beckstead on Saturday
June 2nd, in California, where he had gone about two weeks before with the
hope that his health might be benefitted. The deceased had been a sufferer
from heart trouble and rheumatism for the past five years, and though his
condition was serious, his death was unexpected and came before his wife and
children could reach his bedside.

"Dave" as he was known to the many of our residents, was 49 years, 6 months
and 8 days old at the time of his demise, and having always been a man of kind
and loving disposition will be greatly missed by all. The funeral services
were held at the Mormon church at Salt Lake City, of which he had been a
member since infancy, on Tuesday.

Besides his dear old mother, Mrs. Geo. W. Beckstead of this valley, and the
heart broken wife there are left to mourn his departure seven children, also
the following brothers and sisters: Mr. A. Beckstead of Salt Lake; Mrs. G. S.
Beckstead of Salt Lake, Mrs. W. J. Densley and Mrs. P. G. Downs of Eagle
Valley.