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Larry Beckwith

LARRY BECKWITH

Larry Beckwith Nov. 16, 1936 - Dec. 9, 2014 SOUTH BEND - Larry Beckwith, 78, residing in South Bend, passed away at 4:20 PM Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at Southfield Village, South Bend. Larry was born on November 16, 1936, to Norman and Fern (Schlarb) Beckwith, and has been a longtime resident in the South Bend area.

Larry was a teacher for the South Bend Community School Corporation, teaching Industrial Arts at Adams High School.

In 2008, Larry founded a unique "Pen Turning Program" and introduced this program to the residents of Arborwood Assisted Living Center in Granger. This program, now called the "Penwrights," has been profiled in Woodcraft Magazine. In 2006, Larry was awarded the Martin H. Miller Senior Volunteer of the Year Award for the state of Indiana and the 2006 Senior Volunteer of the Year Award from Real Services of Northern Indiana.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Palmer Funeral Homes are assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Dec. 12, 2014
11/28/2022 EJS



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