DAVID-BECK-Obituary

DAVID BECK

San Francisco, California

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BECK--David L. We mourn the loss of an extraordinary artist and friend on October 23, to lung cancer. David lived in Manhattan after his graduation from Carnegie Mellon University (1976), but spent the last 30-some years in San Francisco. His earlier work tended towards boxes whose interiors...

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David was my best friend and buddy in Marion, IN in the 1950s until my family moved away when I was 5. He and I had birthday parties together since we were born 1 day apart. He was a rare jewel who liked to talk and we were inseparable. I saw him one other time while he attended IU in Bloomington. He drove over to Columbus, IN to see us. Many years later I discovered his immense talent. I was proud of his accomplishments and occasionally have checked up on him over the years. This time I was...

Dave w/my wife Annie in July 2016 at his basement studio

I was, and we all were blessed to of known or come in contact w/David. I was somewhat close to him playing drums in an earlier jazz group. I am so saddened by his death. He was truly a genius in his own right. No question about that. What he was able to create, build, construct, animate, whatever, was truly a unique use/interpretation of what he wanted us to see. One of a kind. I will miss him, but know he enjoyed himself while with us. SRM

Sincere condolences to the family, May you lean every morning on the arm of God as you cope with the dear loss in your life - Isaiah 33:2

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" (Isaiah 61:1, 2) sustain your family during this challenging time. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

David Beck was an exceptional sculptor and an irreplaceable friend. How lucky we were to know him.

David Beck was an exceptional sculptor and an irreplaceable friend. How lucky we were to know him. How he will be missed.

David Beck was an exceptional sculptor and an irreplaceable friend. How lucky we were to know him. How he will be missed.

Our dear friend David, we will always miss you and carry your memory in our hearts.