Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Henry Beck Obituary
Henry Nelson Beck died peacefully in Woodland on Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, at age 83. Nelson was born in Troy, Ohio, and part of the 1945 graduating class of Troy High School. He attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and graduated with a PhD in chemistry in 1952. Nelson was a veteran of the Korean War, a lifetime member of the NRA, and held a degree in criminal justice from Diablo Valley College.
Nelson worked his entire life at Dow Chemical Company; in Midland Michigan, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek. He was a recognized expert in the fields of polymer crystallization, polymer solubility and macromolecular phase equilibrium. Nelson holds 37 issued U.S. patents, has authored nine journal publications and one book chapter. At the time of his retirement he was an associate scientist in Dow Western Research lab in Walnut Creek.
Survivors include daughter, Teresa Beck Bunn of Woodland; son, Peter Marshall Beck and daughter-in-law Erin Beck of Pleasant Hill; grandchildren, Rebecca and William M. Bunn of Woodland, and former wife Diana Beck Bunting of Walnut Creek. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lisk Beck and John Marshall Beck of Troy, Ohio; son-in-law, William H. Bunn of Woodland, and his beloved dog, Lili.
Dad, we will always remember those great family vacations, your sense of humor, and think of you every time we use a Ziploc bag or Handiwrap.
Services will be private. Memorial contributions are welcome to Yolo Hospice, 1909 Galileo Court, Suite A, Davis, 95618, or the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090-6011.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Henry Beck
1 Entry
Joan Cotter
August 13, 2010
In 1967 I was hired by Dow Chemical in Pittsburg as a lab technician and my first assignment was working for Nelson Beck. I remember Nelson as a very kind, intelligent man who was respected by all who came in contact with him. I left Dow Chemical in Walnut Creek in 1981 to move to Zamora. I only wish I had known that Nelson had moved to Woodland. Joan Cotter
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Henry Beck's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Henry Beck
How to support Henry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Henry Beck's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
