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Carl J. Beecroft passed away at the age of 96, on
December 15, 2007 in Mesa,
AZ. He was born October 5, 1911
in Colonia Garcia, Mexico to Robert Chestnut
Beecroft and Nancy Edna Buchanan. He married the love of his life, Helen May
Taylor on December 26, 1933. He and Helen May had 3 children, Carl Jr.
(deceased), Mona and Katie. They also had a foster son, Patrick. Carl lived a
full and rich life with many adventures and service to others. He spent most
of his youth in Mexico
teaching school, working for various mining companies and raising his family.
He had a special love for the Hispanic culture. He was a member of the LDS
church which was a very important part of his life. He was called to many
positions in the church, including president of the South East Mexican
Mission from 1963-1964 and of the Chilean mission from 1965-1966. His heart
was filled with love for the missionaries that served under him. He is
survived by his two daughters, Marilyn (Roger), Katie (Dennis) and their
foster son Patrick; his brother Douglas Beecroft (Pat). Also surviving are 14
grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren. Preceded
in death by his wife Helen May; his son Carl Jr.; daughter in-law Rita;
grandchildren Carla and Scottie Beecroft; parents; and 9 siblings. Many
thanks to those who took special care of Carl over the past year:Traci and
Jamie Willis who took "Beeky" into their home; Mona and Roger who
were always on standby; Lisa Jackson and Rita Beecroft that visited him
regularly; and the great support from Odyssey Health Care (Hospice). Funeral
services will be held Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Chandler Heights Ward house in Queen
Creek, AZ, 18550 E. Riggs Rd. Family visitation
will be at the Ward House an hour prior to the service. Interment: Mountain View Memorial Gardens.
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