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June Anderson Beckstead

03/21/1936 - 02/12/2012

June passed away surrounded by her family.  She is the daughter of Elmer and Mary A. Hansen Anderson of Aurora, Utah.  June married Riley Melvin Beckstead on March 21, 1953. Their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Salt Lake Temple with their 7 children on August 15, 1972.

June was a cosmetologist.  She was an active member of the LDS church, where she served in many callings.  She was a volunteer at LDS Hospital for 15 years.  June devoted her life to her family, especially her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed gardening and loved raising her boston terriers.

June is survived by her husband of 58 years, Riley, and her children Gail (Brad) Ottley, Neal (Melanie), Diane (Carl)  Parrish, Jennette (Rick) Gibson, Dick (Jamie), Lydia (Don) Heslop and Laura (Nathan) Kunz; 24 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, as well as her sister, Varna (Chet) Coleman.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her infant brother and her sister Echo N. (Ralph) Petty.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 12 noon at the Rose Park North Stake Center, 1155 North 1200 West.  Family and friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, and from 10:30-11:45 prior to the services at the church.  Interment to follow in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Larkin

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  1. Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your wife and mother. I will always remember her service in the church and her warm happy smile.

    My father and I send our heartfelt thoughts at this time.