NaDean Oldroyd Beckstrand passed away on October 15, 2026, in Meadow, Utah, according to an obituary published October 18 by Olpin Stevens Funeral Home. She was surrounded by her children at the time of her death.
Funeral services for Beckstrand are scheduled to take place at the Meadow Ward Chapel, located at 108 E Center, Meadow, UT 84644. A viewing will be held on Friday, October 23, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mountain time.
On Saturday, October 24, a second viewing is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow the service at the Meadow Cemetery, located at 2250 W 4500 S, Meadow, UT 84644.
Born on January 17, 1931, in Venice, Utah, to Harold Oldroyd and Ruby Winget, Beckstrand was a graduate of Richfield High School and attended college in Cedar City. She married Harold Beckstrand on June 30, 1950, in the Manti temple, after a courtship conducted through letters while he served a mission in South Africa.
Beckstrand worked as a secretary for the Utah State Extension Service and later for Family Services. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and served in various ward and stake callings, including serving as scribe for Harold during his time as Stake Patriarch. She also spent time serving at the Cove Fort Historical Site.
Beckstrand is survived by her five sons—Robert (Carlene), Hal (Jolynn), Richard (Sheri Kay), Don (Paige), and Jay (Kelli)—as well as foster daughter Veronica Francisco, 22 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, her parents, her sisters Arda and Elva, her brother Hal, her daughter Marilyn, and her daughter-in-law Marlene.
The family expressed gratitude to the staff at Laurel Groves and to Ability Home Health and Hospice for the care provided to Beckstrand.
