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Gordon Beck Obituary

Beck, Gordon Passed away March 3, 2019. Beloved son of the late Edward and Dorothy Beck (nee Dohack); preceded in death by brothers Edward and Roger. Longtime owner of The Haven in South St. Louis. A very special thank you to Gordon's devoted friends. Gordon donated his body to science.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 10, 2019.
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I had a date with Gordon. He took me too the midnight Mass in a beautiful church in the neighborhood. We went to Becks bar and had a cheese burger and beer. He was a nice guy. I really liked him.

Donna Douglas

Friend

December 23, 2023

Gordon and I were friends since kindergarten and he will be missed by me and my family. I will especially miss our weekly chats on Thursdays. We have a lot of fond memories of Gordon and he will be in thoughts and prayers.

John Buerman

Friend

March 28, 2019

I lived one block from gorden. Went to grade school & high school with him. Lots of fun time & too many fun time memories with him. Last year was the first time of many which he could not come to my house for Thanksgiving. My grandfather had a reserved spot at the Haven. He would spend the whole day there. I visited Gorden 3 weeks prior of him passing away. I will always keep him in my prayers.

John Pearson

March 28, 2019

Gordon was a fellow brother of Sigma Kappa Phi, Received member of the year and we all share many memories of Gordon.

jJerry Seegers

March 21, 2019

Good memories from the school trip to the Bahamas. Use to stop for a beer or lunch at the Haven before we moved out of town. Just broke the news to my brother.

John Carroll

March 11, 2019

RIP, Dragon brother....
---David Tornatore

March 11, 2019

So sorry to hear that Gordon has passed away. Gordon was a hard worker who worked all through the Grade school years and was dedicated to helping his parents with the Haven.

March 10, 2019

Gordon was a good man who always tried to do right by people....St. Louis will miss him! Heaven will welcome him.

Bill Fillman

March 10, 2019

So sorry to hear, Gordon and I played a lot of tennis together in our younger days. I still have my only tennis trophy that we won playing doubles together. He could always make me smile.

Steve Brightman

March 10, 2019

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