Harold M. Beckman
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On January 24, 2022 @ 5:00 pm In 2021,Obituaries | 22 Comments
Harold M. Beckman, age 86, of Savage, MN, formerly of Jordan, MN, entered eternal life on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at NC Little Hospice, in Edina, MN.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, both at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 Second Street East, Jordan. The Knights of Columbus will say the rosary at 9:15 am, in the main church. Guests are also able to join via live streaming at sjbjordan.org and clicking on the live stream tab. Father Neil Bakker will preside. Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in Harold’s memory, by the family. The Beckman family is requiring masks to be worn at all times. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.
Harold Mark was born on April 25, 1935, at the birthing house in Le Sueur County to the proud parents of Lawrence and Emily (Bastyr) Beckman. Growing up in Jordan, he went to St John’s Catholic School for 8 years and graduated from Jordan High School in 1952.
Harold met the love of his life, Anne Louise Dufek during his junior year. Dating for two years, they were married on September 4, 1954, at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Jordan. They were blessed with seven beautiful children, Mary Jo, Nancy, Mark, Jeanne, Kenneth, Jon, and Michael.
Harold worked on a mink ranch for 5 years and then entered the construction trade as a laborer and labor foreman. He worked for Krause Anderson of Minneapolis for 30 years and retired in 1995.
Harold and Anne purchased a home on the northside of Lake Mille Lacs in 1991. They enjoyed living on the lake for 23 years, doing what he loved the most “catching walleys!” The lake home was the center point of wonderful family gatherings and creating many lifelong friends.
In Harold’s spare time, he enjoyed working at the food shelf in Garrison, playing a lot of cards, especially Cribbage and dominos. Harold’s favorite time of the year at the lake was Christmas doing the Christmas jingle and having family up to visit and fish. He also enjoyed hunting, golfing, and fishing trips to Canada, Alaska, Mexico, and Lake Michigan. Harold and Anne moved back to the Metro area in 2015, to Savage. He was a charter member (1953) of the Third-Degree Knights of Columbus and Catholic Aid Members.
Forever loved, Harold will be forever missed by wife, Anne; children, Mary Jo Beckman, Nancy (Kai) Hammer, Mark (Robin) Beckman, Jeanne (Mark) Fuhrman, Ken (Molly) Beckman, Jon (Wendy) Beckman, Mike Beckman; grandchildren, Emily Swayne, Melissa Forrest, Amy (Brian) Gregoire, Paul (Kelsey) Beckman, AnaElise Beckman, John (Lindsay) Fuhrman, Angie (Cory) Ross, Abby Beckman, Megan Schoephoerster, Alexandra Beckman, Amanda Beckman, Danny Beckman, Molly Beckman, Jordan Beckman, Cortney Beckman, Carson Beckman, Sydney Beckman; great-grandchildren, Logan Forrest, Hadley Fuhrman, Lucas Fuhrman, Carter Gregoire, Drew Gregoire, Noah Ross, Landon Ross; nephew, Ron (Pam) Beckman and great nephews, Alex (Sarah) Beckman, Steven (Elizabeth) Beckman, Nate Beckman; other relatives and friends.
Greeting Harold in eternal life are his parents, Lawrence and Emily; brother, Larry (Judy) Beckman and nephew, Russ Beckman.
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Condolence to Anne And Family !! We will miss a good friend.
Our sympathy to the family. May you be comforted knowing that God’s amazing grace has provided him with an eternal home in heaven.
He was the best of the BEST second to none!
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We absoutely loved Harold…and the entire Beckman family. Condolences and hugs from the Engebretsen’s. Much love to you Anne!
Annie and family, My sincere sympathy for your great loss. God has gained another good soul in his house. My thoughts and prayers for all.,
Always loved talking to Harold! Anne and Harold raised a beautiful family together. Thinking of all of you as you go through this tough time. RIP Harold.
Patty Hartmann Mollberg
Kathy and I were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolances.
Anne and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss, enjoyed talking to him at the Brewer Baseball games. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Anne and family…I am so sorry for your lose.. You are all in my prayers… Marian
So sorry for your loss. Praying for God’s peace all of you.
Sorry for your loss.
Oh, Anne, I am so sorry. I cry for you and your family. Harold and you were some of my absolute favorite people! You are in my prayers, my dear sweet friend. God’s Peace
Jeannie & Nancy
May god watch over you and your families
Your dad is now at peace and is your angel above
Always keep his sweet memories close at heart
God bless you all
The Lloyd’s
Holding you in our thoughts and prayers! So many memories growing up by your family! Blessings from above
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your at this difficult time .May God watch over you at this time
Dear Family and Friends. it was our privilege to provide care for Harold. Our hearts go out to you as we send our love.
Your Friends at Little Hospice
With sincere sympathy to the family. I use to live in Jordan. My brother Steve ran into the back of your car with a bicycle. I remember Mary Jo & Nancy. What a great family. So sorry for your loss. Peggy (Volk) Bode
We send our thoughts and prayers to the whole Beckman family. Many memories over the years.
While I only knew Harold for a small part of his life, I know he had a tremendous impact on his family and friends his entire life , including me.
“For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”
2 Corinthians 4:6
We are so thankful and blessed to know Harold and Annie. Also, for his faithfulness to God and his family and for a life well-lived, expressing the Father’s loving heart. Wishing all of you our very deepest condolences. May his blessed memory be eternal.
Love,
Dan and Barb Salem
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Sincere sympathies to Anne and all of the family. “He was one of the good guys. , , .”