David Vern Beckerdite Sr. 87, Fair Grove, Mo. passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in his home. He was born in Fair Grove, Mo. on August 24, 1931 to Charles Elster and Jewell Alice (Allgood) Beckerdite. David was a member of the Fair Grove United Methodist Church, where he served as church treasurer for 20 years, and also sang in the church choir. He was active in helping to build the Fair Grove water system, active in the Fair Grove Lions Club and served as school board president.
David was preceded in death by his wife Sarah Jane Beckerdite, a son Charles Douglas Beckerdite, his parents, one sister: Sharon Hosman and two infant brothers. He is survived by a son, David V. Beckerdite Jr. and his wife, Susan, two grand-daughters: Bethany Jung and her husband, Chris, and Sara Bright and her husband, David, five great-grandchildren: Tristan, Charlotte, Maggie, Ava, and Caleb.
Memorial Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at the Fair Grove United Methodist church, Burial will be at a later date.