Lura Mae Beckwith

Obituary

Lura Mae (Dibb) (Soeffker) Beckwith was born on August 24, 1922, in Havre, Montana.  She was the daughter of William H. and Leora (Marsh) Dibb.  She received her education in Glencoe, Minnesota, graduating from Stevens Seminary.   

On November 13, 1948, Lura was united in marriage to Delmont D. Soeffker at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Glencoe.  Lura and Delmont “Mickey” made their home in Gaylord, Minnesota.  Their marriage was blessed with one son, Steve.  Lura and Mickey shared over 3 years of marriage until Mickey passed away on July 11, 1952.  On April 4, 1968, Lura was united in marriage to Jack Beckwith at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Glencoe.  In 1979 they moved to Alexandria, Minnesota, then moved to Texas in 1989 and returned to Glencoe in December of 2013.  She was a resident at Orchard Estates in Glencoe and Jack was admitted to Glencoe Regional Health Long Term Care upon their return to Glencoe where he passed away.  Lura and Jack shared over 45 years of marriage until Jack passed away on January 27, 2014.  Lura moved to Glen Fields Living With Care in Glencoe upon their opening.

Lura worked various positions including teaching school in the Fernando School District, Minnesota Department of Employment Security, a bookkeeper for Theile Studio, Mel ZumHoff Construction, Schlauderaff Inplement, Glencoe Veterinary Clinic and office manager for Minnesota Holstein Association.  She was a active member of First Congregational United Church of Christ.  

Lura enjoyed a good cup of coffee, Holiday House in St. Peter, family gatherings and sharing family history and a good game of cribbage.  Family was very important to her and she treasured the time spent with them and her friends.

Lura passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 98 years, 8 months and 7 days.

Blessed be her memory.

Lura is survived by her;
Son, Steve Soeffker and his significant other, Linda Lindberg, of Glencoe, MN;
Step Children, Connie Nelson of Montrose, MN,
John Beckwith and his wife, Cindy, of Janesville, MN,
Brad Beckwith and his wife, Tami, of Orr, MN;
Plus step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Lura was preceded in death by her Parents, William and Leora Dibb; Husbands, Delmont “Mickey” Soeffker, Jack Beckwith; Step Son-In-Law, Charlie Nelson.