Douglas Beckett

Douglas James Beckett, 57, passed away peacefully at home in Polk City, Iowa, on June 7th, 2016 after a short battle with cancer.

Born February 27th, 1959 to Gary Beckett and Nancy Smith, Doug was raised in Des Moines by Gary and mom Jane. Doug enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1976 and served proudly for three years. Doug married the love of his life Susan in 1978 and had two beautiful daughters; Sara (Chad) Waugh of Avondale, Arizona, and Darcy (Chris) Farrell of Des Moines, Iowa. Doug enjoyed riding his Harley, blaring music in his hot rods, hunting, fishing, and avoiding family events. He was a member of American Legion Post 232 and the Eastern Iowa Nova Club.

Doug is survived by his wife and daughters; grandchildren, Launa (9) and Charlie (5); brothers, Greg (Sandy) Beckett and Bill Smith; sister, Stormi (Jason) Crowe; brother-in-law, Jimmy Smith and sister-in-law, Vicky Schultz; mother, Jane (Mike) Harrell; along with a large extended family and lots of close friends.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 11th, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm with the funeral service beginning at noon.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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