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Arthur Beck Obituary
Born May 23, 1931, to Isabel Gracey Beck and Arthur L. Beck Sr., Art grew up in Amherst.
After graduating from Amherst High School, in 1949, he attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., where he graduated from in 1953. He received his medical degree from the University of Buffalo, in 1957, and during those years he married the late Patricia F. Ross, in 1956.
In 1960, after completing his internship and residency in dermatology at the University of Buffalo, he moved to Olean and joined the Olean Medical Group, where he practiced for almost 50 years.
Art was very active in the community, with leadership roles at the YMCA, Olean Medical Group and Olean General Hospital. He was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Olean, and a founding member as well as a member of the board of Holimont, in Ellicottville.
Art had many passions including skiing, sailing and tending the earth. After he retired, he took great pleasure in maintaining his tree farm in Ellicottville.
Even more dear to him were his many friends. He was a mentor to many. He took great pride in his children, grandchildren and children he helped raise. In his later years, he found deep fellowship and solace from AA.
His is survived by his children, Heidi Schwarz, MD (Nitin Banwar, MD) of Canandaigua, Lisa Beck, MD (Steve Georas, MD) of Rochester and Steven R. Beck of Dallas, Texas; his grandchildren, Rob Banwar, Liesel Schwarz, Katarina Schwarz, Nyssa Georas, Isabel Nameth Beck, Tess Nameth Beck, Lyosha Georas and Lila Nameth Beck; his sister-in-law, Linda Beck of Buffalo; a nephew, Jay Beck; a niece, Alyson Beck; and young adults he helped raise, Bradley Polasik and Kristi Loomis.
Art was predeceased by his parents; and his younger brother, Jay S. Beck.
The family invites friends to a celebration of Art Beck's life and legacy from 2 to 5 p.m. May 25, 2019 at the Holimont Main Chalet in Ellicottville.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to either the Olean YMCA at yourymca.org/giving/annual-campaign/ or Olean General Hospital Foundation at ogh.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lisa Beck
May 15, 2019
To all who have reached out to provide your kind words about my (our) dad - we are most grateful - he was very special to all of us and we will miss him and try to emulate him..... a tall order.
Richard Leone M.D.
April 12, 2019
My condolances to Lisa, Steve, and Heidi. Art, Tom Spigel M.D., and I were the Derm. Dept. for the OMG for many years. Those were the halcyon times we thought would never end. Art was extra special and all the fine attestations can't cover what he was to so many. So long old buddy and thanks for everything
Kerry Butchello
April 9, 2019
I had the true pleasure of working in Dermatology in the early 80's. Dr. Beck was a true gentleman and a wonderful doctor. Blessings to his children and grandchildren.
Sharon Cummings
April 8, 2019
It was with sadness and sorrow that we read of Dr. Beck's passing. Our mother, Patricia Leone, RN, worked for Dr. Beck and Dr. Leone for many years at the Olean Medical Group. We fondly recall the kind and helpful doctor, especially after our father died. With prayers and a special memory of a gentle and caring man.
The family of the late Patricia Leone
April 8, 2019
Dr. Beck was a caring dermatologist who always was very patient and devoted to all who sought his expertise. Dr. Beck had an engaging smile for all his clients. He was one-of-a-kind medical doctor.My deepest sympathy to his family. Vickie Eade Eddy
April 5, 2019
To all the family, especially Lisa. I met him once and remember him fondly. You and your siblings and family were his Pride. God bless you all,
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Much love, Judy Warson
Terry Adams Ribaudo
April 4, 2019
My sincere condolences to Heidi, Lisa, and Steven and their families. I have so many fond memories of our families time spent together, Dr Beck as our dermatologist and his friendship throughout the years.
Barry Adams
April 3, 2019
Remembered fondly.
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