Clede Richard Beckley Jr.

August 19, 1940 - December 24, 2015

Clede Richard Beckley, Jr. August 19, 1940 - December 24, 2015 A licensed Civil Engineer at Cal Trans for 50 years, Richard or "Dick" as he was known to his friends, was a man well loved and respected by his family, friends, and colleagues. He was a partner in "Cal West Engineering", certified all the commercial building plans for the City of Victorville for many years in addition to working for the state and loved his work. A commitment to excellence was his motto and he would not tolerate anything less from his employees With that in mind, he strove to bring out the very best in others. A native Californian with an insatiable love of nature and adventure, he faced each day with an attitude of wonder and appreciation. He was a man of faith with a generous hear and he will be sorely missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Yvonne their son David of Derby Kansas, granddaughters Sarah Elliston and Amber Beckley of Wichita, Kansas, seven great grandchildren; Jesse Blackurn, Dakota Little, Lucas Little, Madison Elliston, Micah Dunn, Gabriella Dunn, all of Wichita, Kansas, brother, Jerry Beckley of Yucaipa, California, and niece Minta Garcia of Surprise Arizona.