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Steven (Steve) John Bekendam

March 13, 1953 - December 13, 2022
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Holly Hills Memorial Park
1909 Weatherford Hwy
Granbury, TX 76048
817-279-7270 |
Saturday 12/17, 3:00 pm

Graveside Services

Steven (Steve) John Bekendam, 69, passed away on Tuesday, December 13,2022 in Bowie, Texas. He was born March 13,1953 in Long Beach, California to John and Lena Boersma Bekendam.

 

Steve, the oldest of eight kids, grew up on a dairy in Southern California. After high school, he moved to Texas and attended Texas A &M University. While at Texas A& M, he met the love of his life, Lesley, and played football and rugby.  One of his proudest moments was being a part of the 1974 National Rugby Championship team.

 

Steve was a hard-working and loving father to his kids and grandkids.  The most important priority in life was his faith in the Lord, which spilled over into every facet of his life and left a mark on all those around him.  Steve attended the Triple Cross Cowboy Church in Granbury.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife, Lesley Drew Bekendam in December 2016.

 

Steve is survived by his daughters, Lynsey Cunningham and husband Charlie, Addie Enlow and husband Blake; son, Bo Bekendam and wife Andrea; ten grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Karen Bekendam, Teri Skipworth, Lori Hessing, Larry Bekendam, Tim Bekendam, Shirlee Rivera, and Jolene Mayfield; numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Graveside services will be held at 3pm. Saturday, December 17,2022 at Holly Hills Memorial Park in Granbury with Pastor Gary Leonard officiating

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Holly Hills Memorial Park
1909 Weatherford Hwy
Granbury, TX 76048
817-279-7270 | Map
Saturday 12/17, 3:00 pm

Graveside Services

Steven (Steve) John Bekendam, 69, passed away on Tuesday, December 13,2022 in Bowie, Texas. He was born March 13,1953 in Long Beach, California to John and Lena Boersma Bekendam.   Steve, the oldest of eight kids, grew up on a dairy in Southern California. After high school, he moved to Texas and attended Texas AContinue Reading

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Ara left a message on December 22, 2022:
Steve a great man gone too soon. Condolences to his loved ones. Revelation 21:3 & 4
Old Maroon Rugby Football Club left a message on December 16, 2022:
Dearest Bekendam Family, we are very sorry for your tremendous loss. Our Brother Steve Bekendam '75 will always be in our thoughts and memories.
Peaceful Expressions was purchased for the family of Steven (Steve) John Bekendam by Old Maroon Rugby Football Club. Send Flowers
Love, Bradie and Ry left a message on December 15, 2022:
Love and healing to my lovely cousins. I am truly sorry for y'all's loss. He really was a wonderful man. Y'all are in my heart and mind always.
Indoor Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Steven (Steve) John Bekendam by Love, Bradie and Ry. Send Flowers
Teresa Browning left a message on December 15, 2022:
Praying for all family members and friends during this time. May The Lord wrap his loving arms around you all, providing strength, comfort and peace. Love, Teresa Browning, Wichita Falls, Texas, friend of Teri Skipworth
Danna Lawhorn left a message on December 15, 2022:
Prayers for the family. He was a very kind person. Always had a smile on his face no matter what was going on.
Wiley Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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