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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Obituary: Beckham, Sharon Nadine

Age 73

BECKHAM, Sharon Nadine (Age 73) Of Otis Orchards, Washington passed away April 10, 2014 at Ivy Court Nursing Home in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

She was born May 14, 1940 in Kellogg, Idaho to Harry and Elsie (McNealy) Peters.

As a child Sharon moved with her family to Spokane, Washington where she attended and graduated from Central Valley High School in 1958.

Sharon met Daniel Francis Dhaenens and they were later married in Spokane, Washington.

They were married 27 years when Daniel passed away August 30, 1989.

Later she met Thomas Beckham and they were married in 1998 in Spokane, Washington.

Sadly he passed away February 15, 2014.

Sharon had worked as an assembler for Itron in Liberty Lake, Washington, making gas and electric meters.

She loved and enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she will be remembered as a great cook.

Sharon is survived by four children Sheri (Doug) Smith of Arizona, Dan Dhaenens of Spokane, Washington, Lisa Puryear of Arizona, and Diane Gwynn of Spokane, Washington; two stepchildren Bill Beckham of St. Helens, Oregon, and Michael (Allison) Beckham of Vancouver, Washington; nine grandchildren, Heather, Jamie, Danielle, Jaedyn, Brady, Riley, Audrey, Elliot, and Isaiah, five great-grandchildren, Peyton, Samantha, Jace, Jaeylnn, and Emma.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two husbands.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at 555 Commons Place, St. Helens, Oregon 97051.

Arrangements have been entrusted to BELL TOWER FUNERAL HOME and you may view her on-line memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.