Gary Lee Beckett, 77, of Keokuk, passed away at 1:18 A.M. Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Unity Point Health in Keokuk.
Gary was born February 9, 1940, in Argyle, Iowa, the son of Ray Richey and Violet Marguerite Slater Beckett.
Gary had lived in Keokuk for 50 years after moving from the family farm in rural Argyle, Iowa. He had worked at the Park Ridge sheltered workshop in Montrose and hated to miss a day of work. He had participated in Special Olympics and was very proud of the medals he earned. He participated until five years ago.
He is survived by a sister, Betty Kay (Larry) Fellows of Sorrento, Florida; and two brothers, Richard (Susan) Beckett of Norwell, Massachusetts, and Randy (Carol) Beckett of Ames, Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews; and cousins Don and Cheryl Lang of Donnellson, Iowa, whom he enjoyed visiting on their farm.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street in Keokuk with Elaine Foley officiating. Private inurnment will be beside his parents in Embury Cemetery at Argyle, Iowa.
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