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Shelley Ward Beck

1953 - 2014

BORN

1953

DIED

2014

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Shelley Beck Obituary

Beck (Ward) Shelley Ward Beck, age 60, passed away on Friday January 31, 2014 after a courageous fight against an extended illness. She was born on June 9, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Richard and Virginia Ward. She was a graduate of The Ohio State University, where she was a proud Theta. During her career, Shelley was a Special Needs teacher. She is survived by her husband, Samuel J. Beck; sister, Jan (Bob) Chambers; nephews, Rick (Emma) Chambers, Jeffrey Dollinger and Sam (Valerie) Beck; nieces, Jennifer Chambers and Sarah Beck; great-nephew, Simon Dollinger; great-nieces, Nina and Stella Chambers; sister-in-law, Sue Beck; brother-in-law, Chuck (Mary) Beck. She is also preceded in death by her brother Rick Ward and niece Kristin Chambers. Arrangements have been entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road in Upper Arlington. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences to her family. In lieu of any memorial gestures, Shelley asks that you do something nice for someone you love.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 2 to Feb. 9, 2014.
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Shelley was my big sis in Kappa Alpha Theta at Ohio State. Although we did not stay in touch over the years, I wanted you to know that she was a lovely lady. I so hope your fond memories of her provide you with great comfort.

Tobi Linehan Kreager

February 21, 2014

Sam, we are sorry to hear of Shelley's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eric and Maria Haskins

February 18, 2014

May God bring Peace that passes all understanding to you, Sam

Sue and Keith Wise

February 9, 2014

May Shelley rest in peace. I really liked her wish that we all do something nice for someone. The world needs more of that.

Judi Baughman

February 8, 2014

Sam, I was saddened to hear this. My prayers are with you. Duke

February 7, 2014

Although her light has been extinguished, the brightness Shelley brought to our lives shines on. My thoughts and prayers for strength to sustain you through this difficult time are with you all.

Caren Cool

February 6, 2014

Sam, I am so sorry.
Jimmy Cain

February 5, 2014

May your family find the love, strength, and courage needed to cope with the loss of your loved one.

February 5, 2014

I will make an extra effort to do something nice for someone I love, in memory of my friend of 40 years. To all of you my heartfelt sympathy. be well!!! Candy Cool

February 3, 2014

The Upper Arlington Class of 1971 is so sorry to hear of Shelley's passing. We all extend our sincere condolences to her husband and family. She will be honored and remembered in the future by all of us '71 UAHS graduates.

February 3, 2014

Sam, Jan and family - know that I am thinking of all of you as I remember so many times spent with Shelley as a Theta sister and roommate long ago. Shelley was one of a kind - and I'll treasure those memories!

Peggy Schobert

February 2, 2014

My deepest sympathy to all members of the Beck Family,

My prayer for you is to ask God to comfort you with the strength and courage to bear the sorrow you all feel. Only time can ease all your pain and remember that Shelley was loved and all the good, loving memories of her will help you to get through daily life. God is for you a refuge and strength, a help that is there to be found during difficult times. May God provide you with peace and comfort at this time.
ROM 15:4. -- D

February 2, 2014

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