Barbara Beckler
Barbara Beckler passed away on May 16, 2013 at Village Health Care in Missoula. She was born June 21, 1936 in Bowman, ND to Elmer and Mildred Crawford. The eldest of nine children, she grew up on the family farm and went to Bowman County School.
She was a nurses’ aide at a young age and had may other jobs in her life. Raising six children was one. She loved writing poetry, stories, letters, reading, card games, and had a witty sense of humor.
September 30, 1954, she married Warren Beckler. They had six children. Surviving include son, Don Beckler; three daughters, Brenda Ford (Rick), Marshia Decker (Fred), Rena Ayres (Jim Headlee); six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, with one expected in August. She is also survived by one brother, Duane Crawford; four sisters, Bev Becker (Lyle), Rita Pederson (Arvid), Carol McCance (Blaine), and Marlys Honeyman (Wayne), and many special others. Preceding her in death are husband, Warren Beckler; son, Jim Beckler; daughter, Bevra Beckler; her parents, Elmer and Mildred Crawford and her three brothers, Gary, Keith and David Crawford.
Mom (Grandma), we will miss you terribly. You are so loved, and we will see you in Heaven someday. You always said, “God performs miracles in mysterious ways.”
A memorial service will be held at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St., Missoula on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow the service in the fellowship hall of the church. To offer a condolence to the family or share a memory of Barbara, please visit below.
The family would like to thank Village Health Care for their comfort and care of Barbara, especially in her final days.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 22, 2013
St. Paul Lutheran Church
202 Brooks Street
Missoula, Montana 59801
Reception
Following the Service
Wednesday May 22, 2013
The Fellowship Hall of the Church
202 Brooks Street
Missoula, Montana 59801
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Brenda L. Ford says
I have a personal, just-for-me memory, I will always treasure:
Mom & I and a woman named Sue, went to the Diamond S. Ranch,
(Once a Beautiful resort!) We relaxed & healed in the indoor Hot Springs pool.
I remember this place in detail, including a cat looking down from the rafters.
I thought my Mom was beautiful & can still hear her laughter!
This memory has never faded…
even though the place was torn down, long ago.
The beauty remains, as does my Mother’s.
I remember how Mom loved people & her family.
She was the best cook I ever knew in life; she loved her crossword puzzles.
And what games of Canasta, or dice, we enjoyed, together!
It was never dull around Barbara!
She always had life stories in the works.
I remember her terrific personality; her laughter & how she loved us.
She taught us great compassion.
Daughter Brenda Lee
I am there in Spirit
Donna Henne Baker says
So very sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. We all have lots of good memories of Barbara and the family. God bless all of you.
Ginger Kunsman Borges says
My sister Wanda and I are sorry to hear of Barb’s passing . As a family we shared a lot of good memories of Barb’s early years . Her Mom, Aunt Mildred always made us feel very much a part of the family! As a youngster I remember The Girls, Barb, Rita & Bev giving me lessons on how to smoke ! Let’s say I think I turned green!! Never did get the hang of it!! We lost our Mom on Jan. 22nd and our oldest brother Ray in Oct. From The Kunsman Kids, Ginger ,Wanda and Joe May God bless you all at this time .
Ken Green says
I am so sorry to hear of Barbs passing, she was a fun person and always made you feel at home when you were in her house. My condolence to your family.
Erne Woodley, cousin says
My deepest sympathy all of you kids, grandkids and greatgrandkids, and to you siblings. Barb was very special and will be deeply missed. God bless you all!
Marie Davy says
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. It made my heart sad to read that Barb had passed away. It brought back many childhood memories (living on the wrong side of the tracks.) Some days I wish we were all still kids living in the old neighborhood. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.
Mary Miller says
To all the Beckler Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and in my younger years I was very fortunate to have known her. She was like a second mother to me as I spent a good part of my time in the Beckler home. Barbara had her hands full with her 6 children and all their friends! I too remember her laugh and a few of her sayings!! She was always very kind to me “little Mary”. I remember spending weekends there when her and Warren would be getting ready to go out as he played in a band. Barbara you will be missed by all your wonderful family and friends but now you will be at peace with the rest of your family. God Bless you all!
Sandi 'Coyle' Benson says
Brenda & Marshia – I am sorry to hear about your mom! Wishing you both peace and understanding in the days ahead. Of course I miss both of you too! We had lots of fun in our younger days. Both of your parents and you hold a very special place in my heart! “God Bless”
Jim Headlee says
To the Beckler Family:
Can’t believe it’s almost been a year sense your mom’s death-she is really missed and I think of her often. She was always so happy to see me and was always very sweet to me. Sorry it has taken so long for me to write this-she was a very special person!!!!!
Hope your all doing OK on this very sad occasion.
Jim