Beckham, William H. “Bill”, 68, passed from this life to another on September 21, 2010. He was a life member of The Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving at the Post, District, State and National levels and as State Senior Vice Commander at the time of his passing. Bill was a retired AF Vietnam Veteran employed at the law firm of Hammond Zonker Ferris LLC as office administrator and was a member of the VFW Military Order of Cootie, American Legion Post 4 and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3251. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Vola Beckham and brothers Wayne and Darrell. Survivors are wife of 49.9 yrs. Marie E.; daughter Sheila (Greg) Yocom of Wichita; brother Robert “Steve” of Valley Center, KS; sisters Barbara Adams of Wichita, Marilyn Cook of Fort Worth, TX, Martha Presley of Abingdon, VA, Verla Gingerich of Topeka, IN; grandsons “the boys he never had” Ryan Muzzy and Broc Yocom of Wichita; numerous nieces and nephews close and dear to his heart. Visitation is Thursday 7 to 9 pm at Resthaven Mortuary. Funeral service is 10:00 AM Saturday at Believers Tabernacle, 2000 S. Hillside. Memorial in lieu of flowers with Robert J. Dole V.A. Homeless Program, 5500 E. Kellogg, Wichita, KS 67218.
