Dr. David R. Beckwith
Dr. David R. Beckwith, 60, of Susanville, California, died January 23, 2017 due to complications arising from a previous surgery. He was born in Denver, Colorado on September 5, 1956 and grew up in Pueblo, Colorado. After completing an undergraduate degree at Colorado State University he moved to Chicago, Illinois where he earned his Medical Degree from Northwestern University Medical School. Dr. Beckwith trained as a General Surgeon in Honolulu, Hawaii prior to managing a medical clinic in Dallas, Texas. In 1988 he moved to Susanville, California and began his 28 year career as a “small town doctor.”
Dave loved what Lassen County had to offer, from fishing and cross country skiing to 4 wheel adventures on Diamond Mountain. He was an active member of the community, serving many years as Chief of Staff at the local Hospital and also as an advisor on the Hospital Board. He also volunteered his time in other ways throughout his time in Lassen County, with the Juvenile Justice Commission and Lassen Family Services. He was a long standing member of the Rotary Club of Susanville where the Rotary Youth Exchange Program was especially dear to his heart. Having opened his home to students from around the world for many years as “host father,” he later coordinated exchanges for students from around the world to the Northern California/Nevada District with Rotary.
He is survived by Sandy Beckwith, his wife of 37 years and daughters Allison Beckwith, 28 and Michelle Beckwith, 24. He was especially proud of his girls, both for their academic achievements in earning advanced degrees, and for their sharing his love of the outdoors. He is also survived by his mother Marion “Sue” Beckwith and sisters Nancy Weiland and Jane Beckwith.
At Dave’s request private services will be held at a later date.
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