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Freeville: William L. Beck III, age 76, of Freeville, NY passed away September 1, 2012 at the Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca. "Bill" was born May 13, 1936 in Cortland, NY a son of the late William L. Beck, Jr. and Lois Hart Beck. He was graduated from Dryden High School and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Bill served 2 years overseas in the US Army and was retired from the AC & R shop at Cornell University. He was active in the Tompkins County 4-H, was a Cornell Hockey Booster and an avid sportsman a lover of wildlife and nature. He was the Tompkins County Delegate to the New York State Conservation Council and a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, a member of NYFAB (New York Field Archers and Bow Hunters), a member of the NYFAB Hall of Fame and had received many presidential awards from NYFAB. He had been a member of the NFAA (National Field Archery Association) since 1965. He was inducted into the NYFAB Hall of Fame in 1997. Bill served for many, many years as the NYFAB Vice President for Bow Hunting and coordinated the NYFAB Bow Hunters Funanza. He was a member of the Tompkins County Federation of Sportsman and held many offices in that organization. Additionally he was a member of the Flashing Feathers Sports Club, the Dryden Rod & Gun Club and the Lansing Bow Hunters. Bill served on the Board of Directors of the National Wildlife Research Foundation and was in the first group to be trained as a Bow Hunting instructor, holding certificate #1. His presence will be missed by the many friends and family members that brought great joy to him. Bill is survived by his wife Pamela Seymour Beck; his daughter Renee of Cape Coral, FL; a sister-in-law & brother in-law, Anne and Russ Riddell, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces. Memorial services will be held at 1 PM, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 at the Perkins Funeral Home, 55 West main St., Dryden, NY with Rev. David H. Nicholls officiating. Bill's family will receive their friends Thursday, Sept. 27th after the memorial service, at the Dryden Veterans Memorial Home until 3 PM. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Finger Lakes Land Trust, 202 East Court Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 or to New York State Bow Hunter Education, NYFAB, c/o Kym Ferrell, 6 Copeland Avenue, Geneva, NY 14456 or to the American Heart Association, 120 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com
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Ryan Tibbals
September 28, 2012
An amazing man I am proud to say that I knew. Will truely be missed...
Kathy Buckley
September 26, 2012
My thoughts & prayers are with you & yours. God Bless
Christmas 1996
Renee Beck
September 22, 2012
Christmas 1996
September 22, 2012
Looking through old family photos this was taken Christmas 1996 when I was visiting from Colorado. Dad, Pam & Renee
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Thomas Sharpe
September 20, 2012
Bill always had a smile on his face and nice things to say ,I worked with bill at Cornell for many years it was always a pleasure to be around him he will be missed by many,may God bless him and his family,prayers for all
missed ,may God bless him and his family,my prayers to all
Lindsey Riddell
September 20, 2012
My Uncle Bill was one of the easiest people to talk to and lived a full life of love and service to others. Some of my favorite memories include him sitting on the living room floor on Christmas morning and putting together Barbie doll houses, always volunteering to do the dishes by hand for the entire family after holiday meals, wearing our Easter bonnets and letting us eat the Cool Whip right out of the container when dessert was finished, sitting contently by himself and writing in his little notepad (what in the world was he always writing?!), his cozy house on Mill Street in Freeville, and of course, having him volunteer as the archery instructor at Camp Rotary (he was everyone's favorite staff member!). We will truly miss him ? Love you Uncle Bill
September 18, 2012
For anyone who would like to view earlier posts there is another guest book at the following link.
http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/theithacajournal/guestbook.aspx?n=william-beck&pid=159637484&eid=sp_gbupdate
Marcela Frink
September 18, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was the kindest and happiest man I've ever known. I first met him when he'd visit the old "Temple of Zeus" at Cornell to get a coffee and donut. He was everyone's friend. Even after Bill retired, I'd see him occasionally at MacDonald's in Dryden...and he always took the time to stop and ask how things were; always had a smile to share. He was the ultimate gentleman. I'm sure Bill is one of God's wonderful angels!
Denny O'Connor Teeter
September 18, 2012
Condolences to Bill's family. I'm remembering him from many years ago when he and my older brother Joel were friends at Freeville and Dryden Schools and in "the good outdoors."
Chris Doane
September 17, 2012
Pam,
I am so sorry for your and the Family's loss.Bill was a good friend and always asked about my Girlfriend and my parents and how they were all doing.I knew Bill from the Federation, and I had the pleasure of riding with Bill many times. Bill was always willing to listen to my problems. He will be greatly missed. RIP William Beck III
September 17, 2012
Pam - It's always tragic when someone so well liked and respected passes. Bill was one of those to me. He always managed to attend our Reg.7 meetings right up to the end so his death was a shock. Bill always took the time to inquire as to how I, and my family, were doing and what was "going on". There will be a distinct feeling of "something is missing" at our future Reg. 7 Conservation League meetings.
Melva and I offer sincere condolences to you and the family. Bill will be missed.
Fred Neff
Doug Thornton
September 17, 2012
There is no finer a man than one who gives of himself for the good of others and Bill has been that man for more years than I care to count. All that knew him will miss him, those that never knew him, missed out.
Connie Clark
September 17, 2012
Pam, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He will be missed. Even though I only saw him once a year, usually on April 15th, he always made me smile and put a bright spot in my day.
September 17, 2012
Pam, so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He will surely be missed. Even though I only saw him once a year, usually on April 15th, he always made me smile and was a true bright spot in my day.
Connie Clark
Ralph hamilton
September 17, 2012
I, and many other archers and friends,will miss Bill.It was always a pleasure to see and talk to Bill at many of the archery shoots I attended.He did so much to promote the archery and hunting he enjoyed.Thank you bill for all that you did!
Ralph Hamilton
American Heart Association
September 15, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Connie Mastronardi
September 15, 2012
Pam, so sorry to hear about Bill. He was one of my favorite customers at Hill Drugs and then at Kinneys. He was always so cheerful and had a pleasant smile and a kind word for everyone. He will be missed.
Frank Scaglione
September 15, 2012
Bill was on our team at Flashing Feathers in Danby for a few years, we enjoyed many rounds of archery there. My condolences go out to all his family.Bill was a gentle man and fun to be with.
Pam Beck
September 15, 2012
I am so very sad at Bills passing. Being married to him for so many years I know how much he cherished family and friends. Recently Bill told me he was one of the wealthiest men he knew, believing that his wealth was measured in friendship. I thank so many of you for your calls, cards and kind wishes. I miss him!
bill kirk
September 15, 2012
Pam - saddened to read about Bill - please accept my sympathy and respect for your family
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