Scott Beckett

Beckett, Scott age 83, of Sunfish Lake. Scott was born on a warm summer day, 1937 to Leone Larsen Beckett and Grege Beckett in Duluth MN. He was the only & beloved child of his dear school teacher mom and engineer dad. He was beloved then, is beloved now. Scott was surrounded by loving family as he took his last steps to Heaven. He died due to complications of Pneumonia. (Covid 19 was not a cause). During his life he formed many and diverse friendships throughout his school years, Edgecumbe and Randolph Heights grade schools, St. Paul Central, and the U of M. On a cold winter day while at the University, Scott and a dear friend decided the cold was not for them for the time being. They sold their cars, and with a Bon Voyage from their parents boarded a bus bound for FL where they bought a sailboat. There and throughout the Bahamas they had sailing adventures that I'm sure began the process of "growing up". Friendships from that time remain strong to this day. Road Racing was a passion where Scott had his share of success racing on many road courses throughout the USA and at Bahamas Speed Weeks several times. Through racing too, he formed more life time friends. Scott served on the Board of Directors of Land O Lakes Region, SCCA during his racing years, at a time serving as Competition Board Chair. He was a founding member of the Monday Morning Liars and Bench Racing Society, first formed in 1961. That group of men, racers, later aviators and friends including second generation men, continued to meet on Mondays until Covid lock down took its toll. For seven years during this time Scott served in the US Navy Reserve. Having aged out of racing, Scott took his analytical brain and his passion and formed Beckett Automotive Engineering. This 30-year career included working on and building race cars and traveling with race teams and brought him yet another group of special friends. Foreign cars were his real knowledge base and expertise when it came to street drivers. He found that many of those clients too wormed their way into his heart. People of all ilk, as long as they were interesting and interested in life and diverse subjects, they were people Scott wanted to get to know better and he did. In 1961 Scott met the love of his life, Ginny. They will have had 60 years of life together this coming June. It was love at first sight for both of them, a love that has never and will never die. Though they had no children of their own, they made it clear to a few contemporary friend couples with small children at the time, that they wanted to be a part of those children's lives. That gift was granted to them and they still have the joy today of sharing the lives of those special, now adults and their children too. Three generations of cherished families. Boating was a leisure time pleasure that continued through the years. Scott and Ginny have been members of the St. Croix Marina for the past 36 years, boating on the beautiful St. Croix River. Members for several years of the St. Croix Yacht Club and the Wild River Yacht club. Scott served on the Board of Directors, S.C.M. for many years, dubbed by some as the Emperor of A Dock. Enjoying their days and evenings at home together& a love of entertaining friends was another passion that Scott and Ginny shared throughout their lives. A plan was in place to have a Post Vaccine Party at their home. The guest list was being created as they enjoyed each other's company during the "lock down" time of Covid. Sadly, that won't happen. A celebration of Scott's life will be held on what would have been his 84th birthday, July 20, 2021. Notice of time and venue to be sent out at a later date. Scott is survived by his wife Ginny Beckett, brother-in-law Gordon Thole, (Sandy), sister-in-law Connie Thole, cousins Linda Brown and Jim Heistch, loved nieces, grand-nieces and great-grand niece and a myriad of friends. Our deepest gratitude to the entire staff of United Hospital I.C.U. 3900 and the comfort care staff as well, thank you for your loving, professional and dedicated care. Scott's favorite charitable organizations, should you wish to give a memorial are, 1.- Shriners Healthcare for Children, 215 Radio Dr., Woodbury MN 55125, 2.- Cottey College, 1000 W. Austin Blvd., Nevada MO. 64772, 3.- Hope for Tomorrow Mentoring, P.O. Box 22454 Eagan MN 55122, or that of you own preference. Rest in peace my love. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100

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Scott Beckett

July 20, 1937 - March 4, 2021

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Scott Beckett

July 20, 1937 - March 4, 2021

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