Maxine Beck

1932 - 2014

Maxine Beck obituary, 1932-2014, Des Moines, IA

BORN

1932

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Hamilton’s Funeral Home

605 Lyon Street

Des Moines, Iowa

Maxine Beck Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 26, 2014.

Maxine Beck

Des Moines

Maxine Beck, 82, went peacefully to be with God Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Fleur Heights Nursing Home, in the care of hospice. Maxine was born January 13, 1932 in Ottumwa, Iowa. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends.

She was met in Heaven by her husband, Jack Beck; parents, Tennyson and Oletha Mills; and sister, Eleanor.

Maxine is survived by her children, Darlene (Harold) Vasey of Des Moines, Karen (Kirk) Hubbard of West Des Moines, and John (Michelle) Beck of Norwalk; her grandchildren, Jessica, Jacob, Arlene, Luke, and Morgan and their significant others; sister, Mary; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 27 at Capitol Hill Christian Church, 3322 E 25th Street, Des Moines, with burial at Glendale Cemetery.

A special thank you to the care givers at Fleur Heights Care Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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August 26, 2014

Kathy Mumma

I am truly sorry for your loss, my thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Maxine may you rest in peace.

August 26, 2014

Dee Christy Hopkins

Maxine, you will be truly missed. You have many friends and family that love you. Rest In Peace and we'll see you again someday.

August 25, 2014

Judy Markham

My heart goes out to your family. Maxine remind me of my mom Eleanor, they look like each other. I'm sorry I will not be able to come. My thoughts will be with you . Bless you all, love Judy Markham

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