Fred Beeksma

Fred E. Beeksma, age 60, of Forest Lake died June 2, 2004. Fred was born on April 3, 1944 in Ashland, WI to Lucas and Helen (Anderson) Beeksma. Fred has lived in Forest Lake since 1957 where he graduated from high school in 1962. Fred served his country in the United States Army for four years until being discharged in 1968. He has worked as a machinist in the twin cities area for many years. Fred was a member of the Forest Lake American Legion and Forest Lake Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen in 2002 and is survived by his father, Lucas; brother, Ted (Mary) Beeksma, 3 sisters: Verna (Richard) Haag, Lois (Vernon) Haag, and Melanie Larson; Nine nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Monday, June 7, 2004 at 11 AM at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation is at Mattson Funeral Home on Sunday, June 6, 2004 from 5-8 PM and 1 hour prior to services on Monday. Burial will follow at Scandinavian Cemetery in Forest Lake with Full Military honors being conducted by Forest Lake American Legion Post #225. Memorials may be directed to Forest Lake American Legion in his name.Mattson Funeral Home& Cremation Services651-464-3556www.mattsonfuneralhome.com

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