Eric "Eric B" Howard Beckstrom 56, born on October 9, 1961, in Oregon, Ohio, passed away April 7, 2018 in Wilmington, CA surrounded by his loved ones. He resided in Wilmington, California at the time of his passing but was raised in the family home in Carson, CA.
Eric B worked in construction as a carpenter for 8+ years. In his spare time he was also a handyman for family and friends which is how he met others he will later call his family.
He is survived by his three sisters and his sister in law; Pearl Schwake, Roberta Beckstrom, Deanne Beckstrom Lopez, Joyce Beckstrom, and his only brother Dale Beckstrom.
He will be joining his mother Gladys Beckstrom and his father Jimmie Beckstrom, along with his niece Stephanie J Beckstrom & great niece Amber C. Rojas in heaven.
He will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews; Eleanor Torres, Jesus Garcia, Jesus Garcia (J.R.), Vanessa Garcia, Monica Garcia, Andy Garcia, Marcos Garcia, Fernando Garcia, Jasmine Garcia, Joey Diaz, Monica Sanchez, Layla Diaz, Aiden Diaz, Randy McGill, Mary McGill, Jill Diaz, Juliana Moncada, Edward Moncada, Iverson Ancheta, Andrew Curriston, Anthony Curriston, Danny Diaz, Johnathan Diaz, Betty Rojas, Alex Ramirez, Brianna Rojas, Alexis Ramirez, Ariel Ramirez, Little Alex Ramirez, Tony Rojas, Laurie Rojas, Bobby, Tony Rojas, Aubree Rojas, Sabrina Valdez, Daniel Valdez, Salma Valdez, Sophia Valdez, Benjamin B. Valdez, Stacey Beckstrom, Dale N Beckstrom, Justin Beckstrom, and Gabriel Rojas.
Eric B was a great son, brother, uncle and friend to many. The memories of Eric B will live on through the many lives he's touched along his journey of life. The Kanatzars, Sweeney, Box, Butterfield, Duarte, and Lopez families are just a few of many that got to ride along Eric's path of life.
Eric's viewing will take place on Tuesday April 17th from 5PM to 9PM in The Tribute Room. The Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 18th at 2PM starting off at The Church of Our Fathers where services would be held by Pastor Ron Roark of Faith Tabernacle in Wilmington, CA and after at the grave site for the burial services.
"As is a tale, so is a life: Not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters." - Seneca
Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Cypress, California.