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Lynn E. Beckstrom

Lynn E. Beckstrom was born May 11, 1948, in Coalinga, Calif. He passed away on March 20, 2019, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Lynn served in the United States Navy from 1968-1972 as head chef on the USS Coontz.

After serving in the Navy he worked for the Napa (California) School Transportation department, owned his own antique store and later owned Accutrans Corporation.

When Lynn moved to St. Maries, Idaho, he worked for the forest department, driving forest workers to forest fires, and later worked for the Idaho Highway Department. Later, Lynn moved up to the safety coordinator position of the five northern Idaho counties. Because of health problems, Lynn had to take an early retirement.

Lynn and the love of his life, Christina, just celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary.

He is survived by his wife Christina; their son, James; and his brother Clark’s wife, Beverly.

He is also survived by niece, Lisa (David) and their family; nephew Jeff (Janice) and family; and nephew, Greg. Also, he is survived by numerous cousins.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon Dee and Ruth Beckstrom, and his brothers, Larry and Clark Beckstrom.

Lynn’s memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2801 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Please sign his online memorial book at www.englishfuneralchapel.com