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Christine Beck Obituary
CHRISTINE A. 'CHRIS'
Christine A. 'Chris' Beck, 68, resident of Gainesville, Florida, died Thursday, July 16, 2020 in the North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, following a long illness.
Mrs. Beck was born in Michigan City, Indiana on February 16, 1952 to the late Raymond, Sr., and Dolores Baydowicz. She lived there for much of her life before moving to Gainesville in 1991. Chris was an avid bowler, and drag racing fan and loved spending time at Crescent Beach. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jenise Pollock and by a brother Ray Baydowicz, Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas C. Beck; a daughter, Jenna M. Beck, and a son Jason M. Pollock, all of Gainesville; two brothers, Steve Baydowicz, of Tucson, AZ and David Baydowicz, of St. Louis, MO; and a sister, Debbie LeDonne, of Michigan City, IN.
Due to the current situation, a time of celebrating Chris' life will be held at a later date. Please consider any donations to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, Post Office Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01212. Please visit her memorial page at:
www.williamsthomas
funeralhome.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
WILLIAMS-THOMAS WESTAREA
(352) 376-7556
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Chanda Morris
July 24, 2020
Doug, So sorry to hear about Chris. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Robin Baxley
July 22, 2020
Doug,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that you and your family will find comfort in your memories. Robin Baxley
Ericka Jackson
July 20, 2020
Doug and Family... Just want to submit my heartfelt sympathy for the passing of your dear loved one. Prayers and hugs sent your way. Ericka Jackson (GRU family)
Joan
July 19, 2020
oug
Was so sorry to hear. Chris was a beautiful person who gave kindly of herself. She will be in my prayers.
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