Sharlene Roxanne Beckmann

Monica, California to Clifton Robertson and Jewel Missler. Sharlene

grew up in Los Angeles on Sunset Blvd. and later went to University of

Colorado to obtain a teaching degree. The family became well

acquainted with grief as Sharlene’s only brother, Clifton Robertson, Jr.,

was killed in Vietnam and her Mother died soon after. She met

Archibald Beckmann on a blind date, in San Diego harbor in the

Summer of 1959. She secured employment as a TWA stewardess to

make travel easier to meet with Arch who was in the U.S. Navy. They

married in December 1960.

After Arch’s resignation from active duty in the Navy in 1963, the

Beckmanns settled in Torrance, California and had 3 children; Dana,

Scott, Cliff. In 1973, Arch and Sharlene were whole-heartedly

converted to Christianity in response to God’s leading in their hearts.

Thus started a dedicated disciple life and a move to Salem, Oregon.

They purchased a 22 acre farm and the family had many wonderful

memories of farming, raising numerous animals, plum harvests,

boating trips, and many church picnics, and 4th of July celebrations on

their property. While Arch was working as realtor, investor and

Engineer professor. Shar was a busy homemaker as Marie and Karen

were added to the family. Shar was quick to lend a hand, to pray,

serve, or to take a meal to those in need. In 1974, the Beckmanns met

the Brunstad Christian Church and were consumed with a longing for

a life of victory and complete transformation.

Sharlene has 16 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren that

brought her much joy through the years. Proverbs 31:10-11 “Who can

find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her

husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain.” surely was

fulfilled in her life. She will be greatly missed by family, friends, and

caregivers alike as she had a tremendous impact on young and old

and God’s Word was her constant guide.