Elaine C. Beckman, born 10-22-1920 in Granada, Colorado. She passed away peacefully 3-26-2017 in Gilbert, AZ. Elaine worked most of her life and enjoyed many happy years in Hawaii with her husband “Duke” George Beckman who preceded her in death. She is the loving mother of Sharon Ann Gold of Chandler, AZ and David A. Beckman who also preceded her in death. She is the matriarch of 5 generations and left a rich history for her grandchildren, Adina Elaine and husband Gary Pitt, of Haleiwa, Hawaii, Doenice Annette and husband Pete Chavez of Gilbert, AZ, Mark Jeffery and Liz Gold, of Orem, Utah, and Travis Beckman of Hacienda, California. Services for Elaine will be held Saturday, April 8th, 2017 at 10:30am Partridge Chapel 4346 S. Val Vista Dr. Gilbert, AZ 85298.