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Arlene Sargeant posted a condolence
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Robert H Becksfort, 88, of Niles Michigan passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Woodland Terrace.
He was born April 16, 1928 to the late Henry and Johanna (DeYoung) Becksfort in Holland, Michigan.
On June 16, 1951 he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Bedell who preceded him in death on August 9, 2001 following their 50th wedding anniversary.
Bob earned his undergraduate degree from Hope Collgeg and earned his MBA from the University of Michigan. Bob retired in 1990 after practicing 38 Years in Niles as a CPA and president of Becksfort, Bussler and Grinnell. He served on the state CPA board of accoutancy as well as serving as Rotary President and the treasurer for 24 years and a R.I. Paul Harris Fellow.
He was a life member of Orchard Hills Country club, having served as President and Treasurer. While enjoying his time on the golf course he achieved 4 hole in ones and loved the game having taught it to his daughters.
Bob was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, which he joined upon moving to Niles an served as a Deacon, Elder, Trustee and upon retirement served as Business manager. Bob sang in the Choir and raised funds for the organ, security system and Columbarium.
He was preceded in death by his brother Howard Becksfort and sister Norma Lemmen and brother-in-law Clarence Hopkins.
Bob is survived by his daughters, Sara (Honorable J. Scott) VanDerbeck of LaGrange, IN. and Susan (Doug) Stone of Niles, MI. as well as his granddaughters Amy (Tom) Roose of Wolcottville, IN. and Kate (Ryan) Clark of Noblesville, IN> along with his 7 great grandchildren, Christian, Keirstin, Timothy, Kya, Alex, Kierra, and Kaeli Mae and sister-in-law Eleanor Bedell Hopkins and his companion for 13 years Arlene Sargeant.
Contributions in memory of Bob may be made to The First Presbyterian Church Foundation, 13 S. 4th Street, Niles, MI. 49120 or Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI. 49085.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, January 16, 2017
Arlene Sargeant made a donation of $50 to help preserve Robert 's legacy online.
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Hal & Adrienne Devins posted a condolence
Saturday, January 14, 2017
We remember Bob as a true gentleman who not only liked to tell great stories, but was also very interested in what others had to say. Conversations with Bob were always interesting particularly if the topic was the Michigan Wolverines. We have fond memories of the many times we spent with Bob when he came up to Canada with Arlene. His support of Canadian Friends of Hopital Albert Schweitzer Haiti was particularly evident at our September golf tournament.
Thanks for the memories Bob!
Hal & Adrienne Devins (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada)
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Mary Butts posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Our condolences to Arlene and Bob's family. Bob was a special person with a great wit and lust for life. We enjoyed spending time with him and Arlene on Spoonbill Landings Circle. We will miss Bob.
Mary & Sheldon Butts
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Mick and Lil Stewart's posted a condolence
Sunday, January 8, 2017
We knew Bob through Arlene, and enjoy many memories of Bob both in Florida and Flamborough. His support of Arlene's passion for Hopital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti, will be a treasured memory. Rest in peace, Bob.
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Midge Goeth posted a condolence
Sunday, January 8, 2017
I will always remember Bob's participation in the Kirkwood Choir's adventure at Carnegie Hall in New York. What an inspiration he was to us all. Always a song in his heart and a smile on his face.
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Sharon McAlpine posted a condolence
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Bob was our wonderful Spoonbill neighbour. He was kind, thoughtful and always quick with a welcoming smile. He and Arlene were a great team. Our sincere condolences to her, Sara, Sue and their families. We will miss him.
Sharon and Cam McAlpine
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Mary Henning posted a condolence
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Our remembrance of Bob brings words of tribute that try to describe him in our brief, but wonderful time spent around him in Florida.
He had the heart of a Lion, a giant in many aspects- friendliness, outward focused, genteel, charitable, kind, and warm to everyone he came in contact with. The Yiddish word is Mensch.
We remember marveling at his ability to remember details about us year after year with no intervening contact during the year. He made everyone feel special.
We have great respect for his enduring Faith in God and his ability to articulate this Faith in such a natural way as part of the fabric of his life.
Our deepest sympathy to Arlene and all his family
Dick and Mary Henning
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Martha Clouser posted a condolence
Saturday, January 7, 2017
I often sat next to Bob in the choir loft when he could no longer climb past the first row. I will always think of Bob as a perfect gentleman in every way. He was also loving and very kind. He had a beautiful bass voice and I am sure is singing in the heavenly choir now. With my sincere sympathy to Bob's family, and loving companion Arlene.
Martha Clouser
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Stephen D Smith, Ph.D. posted a condolence
Saturday, January 7, 2017
We are devastated to hear of Bob's passing. We hope that Bob is singing in a beautiful bass voice in some choir above. We have so many fond memories of evenings with him and weekly choral sessions. We will miss him terribly! Mary Jane and Steve Smith
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Andrea, Jim LoPiccolo and Jordan posted a condolence
Saturday, January 7, 2017
May light perpetual brighten your path on your journey Bob. We miss seeing you in the choir.
To Bob's family and relatives, please accept our sincere sympathy. Bob was a wonderful person.
Andrea, Jim LoPiccolo and Jordan
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Barb Brooks posted a condolence
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Shall always remember Bob as a good friend and a loving family man.
My deepest sympathy to all.
Barb Brooks
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wolfgang and marianne raczka posted a condolence
Saturday, January 7, 2017
THANK YOU FOR THE FRIENDSHIP AND MANY WONDERFUL MOMENTS WE SHARED WITH YOU ,ARLENE AND SNOWBIRDS FROM ALL AROUND.
Wolfgang and Marianne
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Dave & Susan McKay posted a condolence
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Whenever we had the pleasure of being in his company, usually at a fundraiser for Haiti or at a social event at Arlene's place, we found Bob to be the consummate gentleman. He was interested, interesting and enjoyed a good laugh. We will always remember him fondly. Dave & Susan McKay (Hamilton Ontario)
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roger young posted a condolence
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Bob and Arlene were the first to welcome us when we first came to Perico Bay Club. Bob soon became a friend---always there with a smile, a joke, a comforting word. How we miss the card games, the golf games and seeing him cruising the neighborhood on his "big red ". Hugs and prayers for consolation for you, his family. Roger & Char Young
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Bill, Alison, Stacey and Zoe Hountalas posted a condolence
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Bill, Alison, Stacey and Zoe Hountalas purchased the Country Basket Blooms for the family of Robert H. Becksfort.
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Saturday, January 7, 2017
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Robert H. Becksfort.
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Karen Skipper posted a condolence
Saturday, January 7, 2017
So sorry to lose this beloved member of our choir. He is greatly missed. Condolences and prayers go out to his friends and family.
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Rev. Dr. Hope Lee posted a condolence
Saturday, January 7, 2017
I loved getting to be Bob's winter pastor. Sundays were simply not complete without a hug from Bob. Such a gentle and kind man. The heavenly chorus will certainly be blessed to have this special man among their ranks.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2017
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Robert H. Becksfort.
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Paul & Lynne Champagne posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2017
The picture says it all! Bob took every opportunity to praise God's name in song and loved letting it fly on the last note. He had a kind, generous nature and thoroughly loved singing bass in our choir. Every once in awhile, after a powerful anthem or hymn, I would catch him with a tear in his eye. Bob's heart was so full for the Lord that the music sometimes overwhelmed him.
I will always cherish Bob's desire to sing, his gentle sense of humor, and his utter disdain for Ohio State football. On behalf of the Kirkwood Presbyterian Choir, I offer condolences to Bob's sizeable family and loving companion Arlene. Our brother is free of pain, and I'm sure he's already found the choir room in heaven.
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Lorraine Jeffrey posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2017
Bob was a wonderful man. He was always cheerful and positive and eager to engage in conversation and always glad to see friends and family. We really enjoyed seeing Bob with mom when they would come up to Canada for the summer. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to Bob's children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and to our mom Arlene. Rest in peace Bob. Love Lorraine, Carli and Emily.
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Cathy & Ralph Paget posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2017
We have lost an exemplary and wonderful human being who brought happiness and kindness to so many. We shall treasure our fond memories. Cathy & Ralph Paget
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Cathy & Ralph Paget posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2017
Many good times together in Florida. Our heartfelt condolences to Arlene, Sara, Sue, and the families. Cathy and Ralph Paget
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2017
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Robert H. Becksfort.
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heather scott posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2017
Mr B will be truly missed by us at woodland terrace! No matter the kind of day he was having he always smiled and talked with me... praying for gods comfort for the family as they lay to rest a very special man!!
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Thomas and Joanne Roberts posted a condolence
Friday, January 6, 2017
Bob will be greatly missed by his many friends here in Florida. He was a great golfing partner, active member of the community association and an all round wonderful friend. GO BLUE.
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Karen Muir lit a candle
Friday, January 6, 2017
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Sara, Sue and families -
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that your father touched the lives of so many. He was truly a great man.
With heartfelt sympathy -
Skip and Karen Muir and family
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Ray and Ann, Mary and John, David and Ruth posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Ray and Ann, Mary and John, David and Ruth purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket for the family of Robert H. Becksfort.
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Jean Jonas posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Dear Sue and family
your Dad was one of my favorite customers when working at American Bank- Prayers for you and your family at this time-
Jean Jonas
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Eric Howe posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2017
My condolences to the family. I have fond memories of playing games at the Becksfort house as a kid. I seem to recall my late mom said she and Bob actually were in school together in Holland. I hope the good memories are a comfort to you as you grieve. Eric Howe
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Tom Rattenbury posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2017
I was a fellow Rotarian with Bob for several years. We enjoyed his song leadership and fondly remember singing songs under his direction from the Rotary songbook. We also played golf together at Orchard Hills and were fortunate to win a tournament together while singing Rotary songs! We will always remember his great sense of humor and his dedication to the Rotary 4 Way Test. Please accept my condolences - I'm very sorry for the loss of this good man. Sincerely - Tom Rattenbury.
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Claude and Pat Cash posted a condolence
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Dear Sara,Sue and family, We have special memories of all the good times we shared with your parents . Our times a Orchard Hills and the many years of couples bridge. We have been privileged to share good times with you girls and oh how proud and loved you were by your parents. Many friends will mourn the loss of your father. Pat and Claude Cash
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services made a donation of $65 to help preserve this legacy online.
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