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James Beck Obituary

James Edwin Beck, passed away suddenly September 12, 2010.  He is survived by wife, Paula Beck, children Janice (Philip) Beck Herechski, Kathryn (Sean) Beck, Michael (Debra) Beck, Nancy Matheney and Marjorie (Dennis) Beck Dorton,  Step Children - Julie Goossen and Michele (Glenn) McKimie, 12 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.  Graveside services 10:00 AM, September 17, 2010 Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 at East Harney Lane, Lodi.  Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to National Kidney Foundation, The American Heart Association or a charity of choice. Donahue Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Sep. 16 to Sep. 23, 2010.

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David Gaddoni

September 21, 2010

I knew Jim from Quail Lakes Athletic Club. He was a gentleman's gentleman, had a great sense of humor,and always was a very accepting soul. May he rest in peace. He was a good man!

September 20, 2010

May the Beck family find this scripture very comforting. "God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during distresses.-Psalms 46:1

Virginia Moore

September 18, 2010

Paula, I was so sorry to read about Jim's passing. I know you have wonderful memories of your life together which will bring you peace. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Groce

September 17, 2010

Most of my adolescent years were spent in this home and as a teenager around this amazing family. It took a while for me to understand the type of man Mr. Beck was but I did know how much he loved his family. I am so sorry for your loss and the best of wishes to all.
Love Always,
Susan Worthen Groce.

Kathy Klein-Lipelt

September 17, 2010

Janice-I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May your memories bring peace and strength to you and all your family.

Dwayne & Shirley Leslie

September 16, 2010

Dear Paula,

We were so very sorry to hear of your loss of Jim. I will never forget you for the kindness and friendship you have shown me over the past 20 years. Your shoulder was always there for me. I'm so sorry I can't be there for you to lean on my shoulder but you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God loves you and so do we.
Dwayne & Shirley Leslie

September 16, 2010

Janice~ I am so sorry for your loss. My best to you and all of your family.
Sharon Klein Nelson

September 16, 2010

Dear Paula:
My prayers are with you and your family. Take hold of the memories that you shared together. God bless you.
Pat and Will Allmon (your neighbors)

September 16, 2010

Dear Paula:
My sincerest sympathy, and condolences to you, my friend. I pray that God sends His comfort to you in your loss.
Love, Pat (Shockley) Shaw

terri beltis

September 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you. It has been many years but I think of you all so often and wish you all well.

Terri Beltis

September 16, 2010

Dear Paula and family:
We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing and send you our love and deepest sympathy and hope that even in your sadness that you can hold on to the thought that life lived with so much love never really ends, but goes on forever in the hearts of those who remember.
Love, Jill and Gene Beley (water aerobics)

September 16, 2010

A fond farewell to a dear long time friend. One who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. An extradorinary man. condolences to Paula and family.
Mike and LouAnne Preston

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