Donald Beckman

Donald Ray Beckman, 55, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, died September 1, 2008, at his home. Born September 15, 1952, in Gothenberg, Nebraska, he was the son of Reinhard Beckman and Darline Juilfs Beckman. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Anthropology from Dana College; his Master of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma and his Professional Psychology Program was through the University of Oklahoma. He was a Licensed Professional Counselor for Ozark Guidance since 2002, where he worked with children and adolescents and was clinical supervisor for school-based therapists. He previously held positions as therapist at the Charter Behavioral Health Services, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Integris Mental Health, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and the Chisholm Trail Counseling Services, El Reno, Oklahoma. He attended First Presbyterian Church, Rogers, Arkansas, where he sang in the choir and participated in hand bells. He married Linda Wilds in Norman, Oklahoma, on November 25, 1988. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jim Beckman, and his mother, Darline Beckman. Survivors include his wife Linda of the home; his father, Rev. Reinhard Beckman of Syracuse, Nebraska; one brother, Rev. Ron Beckman and his wife Judy of Westminster, Colorado; one nephew, Matthew Beckman and his wife Tomo, of Gaithersburg, Maryland; one niece, Michele Hild and husband Jeff, of Littleton, Colorado; three step-daughters, Deanna Wilds of Gentry, Arkansas, Kimberly Wilds of Norman, Oklahoma, and Davilyn Valdez of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Corey Wilds, Conner Wilds, Brynn Lane, Harmony Lane, Tristyn Wilde, Dailen Bassham, Daily Valdez, and Lexie Valdez. Local services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church, Rogers, Arkansas, with Rev. Jeff Parker and Rev. Ron Beckman officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Burial will be at Syracuse, Nebraska. Memorial contributions may be made to one of the following: Beckman Family Seminary Scholarship Fund, Luther Memorial Church, Syracuse, NE; Beckman Family Seminary Scholarship Fund, Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque, IA; or First Presbyterian Church, Rogers, AR (Sound System Fund).

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Donald Beckman

September 15, 1952 - September 1, 2008