Chad D. Beckwith, of Seattle, Washington died on Monday, March 14, 2016 as a result of unknown causes. Born in Groton, Connecticut, February 18, 1981, to David and Cynthia Beckwith. He was an energetic child who loved to make people laugh. He graduated from Gulf Breeze High school in 1999. He went on to pursue a career in culinary arts until the birth of his son in 2010 at which time he dedicated his time to family as a stay-at-home father.
Chad is survived by his wife Jessica Stefanovic, 5-year-old son Kellan Beckwith; father David Beckwith; mother Cindy Beckwith; two brothers, Shawn Beckwith and Derek Lisee; and other loving relatives. Chad was a devoted father who shared his love of cooking with his son. He had a love of the beach stemming from his childhood spent in Florida. Later he enjoyed rock climbing and camping with his family in the Pacific Northwest. He had a very kind heart, outgoing personality and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial service will be held April 2, 2016 at The Hallows Church, 3420 SW Cloverdale St Seattle, WA at 2:00 p.m. A service will also be held April 30, 2016 in Pensacola, FL time and location to be determined.
Many family and friends have asked about arrangements and how to best express their condolences and remember Chad through flowers or gifts. If you are so inclined, in lieu of flowers the family would prefer that Chad’s memory be honored in the future of his son, Kellan. An account has been established to assist with his future education: donations can be made at gofundme.com/nyvvg2xg.
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