January 2025

John Beckett - Sept 13, 1940 - Apr 23, 2025
 

Designed and handcrafted for my father, this piece is more than just stained glass—it’s a heartfelt tribute to his life, passions, and wraps him in all the symbols that he cherished and loved.

My last gift you dad!

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Each panel tells a short story about who he was, what he loved and the legacy he left behind.

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• The tiller represents his life in the Navy and names the two navy ships he served on.

• The emblems show the two areas of work he spent his life working at.

• The cribbage hand represents the all the time we played crib and all the fond memories of being together.

• The Art Nouveau rose bush represents his love of family and gardening. Both of which he spent time lovingly tending to.

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The wood detail is a carefully crafted lamination of White Oak and Red Cedar—a tribute to his love and passion for woodworking—milled to highlight the beautiful grain and add a final touch of elegance to his urn.

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Dad, you are at peace wrapped in the symbols that you cherished and loved.​

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