Robert L. "Bob" Beeson

Robert L. "Bob" Beeson passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026

in Grand Junction, Colorado. Bob was born September 11, 1934 to Lester L. and Eva M. Beeson approximately one mile North of Longmont, Colorado. He attended Columbine and Lincoln Schools while in Longmont. In 1942, the family moved to North Denver where he attended Ashland Skinner and North High Schools. Robert graduated in 1952 and was employed by the Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company for a career that lasted for over 30 years. In 1979, he transferred to the Grand Junction area where he retired in March of

1983. Later he moved to Cedaredge, Colorado where he met and married his wife Sally on May 26, 2001. Together they have 5 children, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Bob loved to fish, camp and look for Elk, Deer and wild animals while traveling.

Bob started his Masonic career in Nevada Lodge No 4. He was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on November 24, 1962. From that point, he advanced his way through the chairs serving as Worshipful Master in 1970. He was a plural member of Eckert Lodge No 136. The Most Worshipful Grand Master, Richard A. Miklich appointed Bob Grand Tyler of The Grand Lodge of Colorado AF & AM in 1992. In 1993, he was appointed District Lecturer of District 16.

He joined Rocky Mountain Consistory in the 98th Reunion in the spring of 1964 and later affiliated with Grand Junction Scottish Rite Bodies. He was a Past Master of Kadosh, Past Commander of Gunnison Council of Kadosh, and Past Wise Master of Glenwood Chapter of Rose Croix. He was elected Knight Commander Court of Honor at the 200t Anniversary of the Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction in Charleston, South Carolina, October 3, 2001 and on September 29, 2007 he was coroneted an Inspector General Honorary 33° (and become an honorary member of the Supreme Council).

As a York Rite Mason, Bob served Delta Royal Arch Chapter #38 as Excellent High Priest, Telluride Council #10 as Thrice Illustrious Master, and Delta Commandery #34 as Eminent Commander. In 1999 he was elected "Knight York Cross of Honor". He was a member of The Royal Order of Scotland. He served as Sovereign Master of the Black Canyon Council of Allied Masonic Degrees and Principal Sojourner of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Colorado.

Bob joined El Jebel Shrine in 1964. He served Western Colorado Shrine Club as a Board Member, Chaplain, President of Tri County Shrine Club and was a member of the Western Colorado Shrine Clowns.

Bob was a member of Spruce Chapter # 129 OES and served as Worthy Patron with his Wife Sally in 2002-2003.

Bob has been involved in numerous organizations throughout the years:

Cub Scout Master of Pack #6 Foothills District from 1965 thru 1967.

Served on the Advisory Council for Wheat Ridge Chapter DeMolay.

Served as Guardian Secretary of Bethel #11 Job's Daughters for seven years

Grand Guardian Council as Grand Junior Custodian

Grand Bethel Secretary of Grand Bethel of Colorado

He was a member of Surface Creek Valley Lion's Club and was chosen as Lion of the Year in 1994 — 1995.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Delta Health, Horizons Care Center, and Hope West Hospice and Palliative Care.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Hope West, Delta, Colorado.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Bob's life will be held at the Eckert Presbyterian Church, 13025 Highway 65, Eckert, Colorado, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., immediately followed by a Scottish Rite Rose Croix funeral service. Following the services, Bob will be laid to rest at the Cedaredge Cemetery, located at 205 SE Independence Ave.,

Cedaredge, Colorado, where Masonic graveside rites will be conducted by Mount Lamborn Lodge No. 102 A.F. & A.M.