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Evart Beck Obituary
Evart M. Beck
Died on Nov. 23, 2011, age 93. He was born October 2, 1918 to James Bruce Beck and Jessie Stoops Beck in Anderson, Indiana. He married Caroline Kinney in 1946 and they had a loving marriage for 65 years.
After graduating from Anderson High School, attending Ball State University for undergraduate classes, he graduated from Indiana University Medical School in 1942.
He completed his medical residency there and became a fellow of the American College of Physicians in 1950. His medical education was interrupted by service in the U.S. Navy. He had a solo practice in internal medicine until 1996. He was on the medical staff at Methodist, St. Vincent and Community North. For a time he was Associate Professor of Medicine at I.U. Medical Center, served 2 years as chief of staff at Winona Hospital and served many years on the admissions committee to medical school and was president of Indiana Society of Internal Medicine.
He is survived by: his wife Caroline, son Jim (Mary) Beck, daughter Barbara (Mark) Wibel, daughter Patricia (Michael) Audet, son Dr. Stephen (Kimberly) Beck, and grandchildren: Jon Beck, Marissa Wibel, and Adrienne and Sophie Beck.
Funeral Services will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made to Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1660 Kessler Blvd, Indianapolis, 46220.
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Suzanne Miller
December 10, 2011
Carol - Barbara McDonald just called, today is December 10th, Saturday, to tell me about your dear husband's death. I copied off the obit from the internet. I will write you later. My sympathies are with you. Suzanne
Linda Phillips
November 29, 2011
Aunt Caroline, I'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Tom's passing. I'm glad your children could be with you at such a difficult time. Leanne and Philip send their best to you also. Take care.
Cheryl Beckerich
November 28, 2011
Carol - You are in our thoughts and prayers. Evart was such a nice man, but I know he had a long struggle. We are here if you need anything.
The Beckerich Family
Cheryl Gordon
November 27, 2011
Dr.Stephen Beck I want to send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are like family to me. The greastest Dr. anyone could have. My prayers are with you and your family. Cheryl Gordon 3520 N. Audubon Rd. Indianapolis 46218.
Marianne Ferreol
November 26, 2011
Hi Barb. I am Marianne Ramirez Ferreol
Barbara Hazel
November 26, 2011
We are very sorry to read of Evarts passing. Bill Hazel & Barbara "Kranzfelder" Hazel
6475 N. Olney.( Art & Em Kranzfelder's oldest daughter @ son-in-law.)
Norman & Ginny Spradlin
November 26, 2011
We remember Dr. Beck well. He was a wonderful doctor. Know these last years have not been easy for him. We join in celebration of his life, now knowing he is no longer suffering.
Condolences to the entire family.
Norm and Ginny Spradlin
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