Larned- Kendall K. Beckwith, 56, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned, KS.

He was born April 1, 1961 in Dallas, TX, the son of Carrol Kay and Betty J. Crowser Beckwith. An area resident he had a Bachelors of Science in Nursing and was a Unit Leader at Larned State Hospital and he was also a licensed funeral director/embalmer.

He was of the Catholic Faith. He enjoyed gambling and trips to Las Vegas, family barbeques, shooting fireworks and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include: his mother, Betty J. Beckwith, Larned, KS.; one brother, Kyle (Tamara) Beckwith, Larned, KS; one sister, Krystal (Jeremy) Watts, Clearwater, KS.; one nephew Chaz (Tabatha) Beckwith, Larned, KS.; four nieces, Cara (Lance) Hoffman, Claflin, KS., Victoria Watts, Jasmine Watts and Cherry Watts all of Clearwater, KS; numerous aunts, uncles and an abundance of friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carrol Kay Beckwith.

Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Friday. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with Father Jacob Schneider presiding. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday with family present from 6:30 p.m.to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Burial will be at the Larned Cemetery following the service.

Memorials may be given to the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS. 67550.