Born April 29, 1923 in Flasher, ND to Andrew and Frida Beckstrom, Victor Beckstrom, 92, died May 20, 2015 in Burien, WA.

Vic was a Staff Sergeant in the 75th Infantry Division, serving in WWII in Europe. He served in the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Bronze Star.

He met and married Ruth Warner in 1946. Vic went on to North Dakota State University, graduating as an Electrical Engineer. The couple came to Seattle when Vic was hired by Boeing.

He was active in Scouting, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, woodworking, photography, and gardening. After retiring early from Boeing, Vic and Ruth started and ran a Rhododendron nursery until he retired a second time.

Predeceased by his son, Dr. Dwight Beckstrom, in 2002, Vic is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruth Beckstrom; sons, Bruce (Bing) Beckstrom and Scott (Carla) Beckstrom; daughter, Julie (Andrew) Crain; daughter-in-law, Myra Beckstrom; four grandchildren, Rachel, Erin, Ethan and Charlie.

Memorial Service: Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 1 pm, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 19030 8th Ave. S., SeaTac, WA 98148. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given in memory of Vic Beckstrom to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church or Seattle Children’s Hospital - uncompensated care fund.

Online Guestbook: www.bonneywatson.com

Published in The Highline Times Section of The Westside Weekly June 5, 2015