Nov. 27, 1949-June 24, 2024
Wynn Robert Beebe passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, at his home in St. George, Utah, in the arms of his wife and son. Wynn was born on Nov. 27, 1949, to Arnold T. Beebe and Merle (Del) Beebe in Nampa, Idaho.
In 1968 Wynn graduated from Blackfoot High School where he was active in football, basketball, track and golf. After high school Wynn attended Boise State and Idaho State University. Though he never obtained a degree, Wynn continued his pursuit of learning by taking many night classes helping him navigate the world of business, accounting, and contracting.
In 1973 Wynn and Ed and Alice Tauscher opened Ed’s Paint Store (now Blackfoot Paint and Glass) and Ed’s Painting Contractor. Because of their hard work, those two small businesses grew and thrived. When Wynn retired, he handed over Ed’s Painting to his brother-in-law, Randy Tauscher.
Fishing became one of Wynn’s passions. Frequently he would leave work early and head to the Snake River to see what was biting in his favorite fishing hole. He also enjoyed his fishing trips to the Salmon River, Big Horn River and Alaska where he feasted on salmon every day. Wynn never again enjoyed salmon that wasn’t fresh out of the river.
But Wynn’s greatest love was his wife and son. In May 1975 Wynn married Sandi Tauscher, and their family was complete when their son Nicklaus was born in 1989. Together the three of them took many road trips and fishing and camping trips, went golfing and skiing, participated in the world of scouting, and many other family functions. These were treasured moments for Wynn.
Of course, Wynn’s number one hobby was golf. He was a student of the game and always happy to help any golfer improve their game. A close friend always referred to him as his “sensei”. Wynn was very proud the year he and Sandi were the Blackfoot Men’s and Women’s City Champions, and one of his many golfing highlights was the trip he and Sandi took to Pebble Beach. It was truly spectacular.
Wynn is survived by his wife, Sandi, and son, Nicklaus; brothers Steve (Sally), Mark (Laurie), and sister Joan (Duane) Atwood; sisters-in-law Sharon (Jim) Manning and Joyce Simmons; brothers-in-law Larry (Kathy) Tauscher and Randy (Karen) Tauscher; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Del Beebe, in-laws Ed and Alice Tauscher, Stan and Janet Matsuura, Chuck Simmons, Debra Beebe, and Brent Caywood.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the fall in St. George.
Family and friends are invited to click here to share tributes online. Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-9100.