Joseph Beckwith:
CLASS OF 1967
Redondo Union High SchoolClass of 1967
Redondo beach, CA
University of Alaska Class of 1971
Anchorage, AK
El Camino CollegeClass of 1968
Torrance, CA
Hillcrest Junior High SchoolClass of 1963
Redondo beach, CA
Tulita Elementary SchoolClass of 1961
Redondo beach, CA
Joseph's Story
Life
Left Redondo in '68 for USAF Basic Training (Amarillo) never to return (except for occasional visits). Married (Mary Ann Lenk, South High '65) in '69 and moved to Anchorage, Alaska where we lived for most of the next 27 years, raising one son (Josh, born in '77). Have lived/worked in Utah, Florida, Texas, Algeria, Tunisia, Abu Dhabi, France, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and, now, working from home for projects in Alaska . . . oil and gas business. Took early retirement from ARCO after 22 years in '99. Provided operational support to a pioneer construction camp in the rain forests and mangroves of Papua, Indonesia. This was in preparation for construction of a new LNG plant. To gain access we rebuilt an...Expand for more
old Dutch airfield which was taken over by the Japanese in WW2 and bombed by the Americans and Australians in 42-43. About 10% of the bombs dropped didn't explode. We stockpiled over 50 of these and disposed of them by water-cutting/burning. The explosive inside the casings was in very good condition. Needless to say, we were careful where we walked! In between looking after camps, planes, choppers, boats, security and a clinic we dealt with restless natives who were anxious to have work on the project. It was an interesting place to be sure. Currently working in Angola (west/central/coastal Africa). "Home" is in the Lake Tahoe area (Stateline and Genoa). You can find me at JGBeckwith at me dot com.
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