Born May 31, 1937, in Denver, Colorado to James Dallas Beckwith and Elsie Gertrude Beckwith (Carver). Died April 25, 2022 Ron moved to Richland, Washington as a young boy, graduated from Columbia High School in 1955 and entered the Navy. After leaving the Navy, Ron met and married Rosetta W. Darby on June 30, 1962. He earned an AAS degree in Computer Science from Columbia Basin College. Ron worked for many years as a maintenance supervisor for ConAgra Foods in Pasco, WA. He made a hobby of reading the Tri-City Herald and working the daily crossword puzzles. He enjoyed fishing and camping with friends and family. He and Rosetta also enjoyed traveling the country on their motorcycle. While Ron and Rosetta attended the Living Room Church, he served a mission building a home in Rwanda. After Rosetta's death, Ron attended the Kennewick Baptist Church. Ron appreciated the friendships he formed while attending men's fellowship groups. Ron is survived by daughters Sandra (Dawn), Jennifer, and son Brett (Rosa), three grandchildren: Lukas, Chloe, and Emily, and one great grandson, Hunter. He was predeceased by Rosetta, his loving wife of 57 years, grandson Ryan (parents Brett and Rosa), sister Norma, parents Dallas Beckwith, Elsie Noggles, and adoptive father Claude Noggles. Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union Street, Kennewick, WA 99338. Reception to follow.