Kathlean Jewkes Beckstead, 85, Passes Away

Longtime Orangeville resident and wife of the late Carl Emery Beckstead dies at home.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Kathlean Jewkes Beckstead, an 85-year-old resident of Orangeville, Utah, passed away peacefully at her home on February 9, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Carl Emery Beckstead.

Why it matters

Kathlean Jewkes Beckstead was a longtime member of the Orangeville community, having lived there for many years with her late husband. Her passing marks the end of an era for the small town.

The details

Services for Kathlean Jewkes Beckstead are currently pending and are being handled by the Mitchell Funeral Home of Price and Huntington.

  • Kathlean Jewkes Beckstead passed away on February 9, 2026.

The players

Kathlean Jewkes Beckstead

An 85-year-old resident of Orangeville, Utah, and the loving wife of the late Carl Emery Beckstead.

Carl Emery Beckstead

The late husband of Kathlean Jewkes Beckstead.

Mitchell Funeral Home

The funeral home handling the pending services for Kathlean Jewkes Beckstead, located in Price and Huntington, Utah.

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The takeaway

Kathlean Jewkes Beckstead's passing marks the end of an era for the small town of Orangeville, where she and her late husband were longtime residents. Her life and legacy will be remembered by the community.