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BECK, GLENN ALAN, 51, of Louisville, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, at his residence. Glenn was a graduate of Moore High School, 1974 and received his BS degree in agriculture from Western Kentucky University, 1980, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He was a Christian who attended Southeast Christian Church. He was a successful sales representative for McHutchison, Inc., horticultural distributors of Wayne, NJ. He was a member of the KY Nursery and Landscape Association and was an accomplished horticulturist and landscape designer. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and outdoorsman who also enjoyed boating, U of L basketball, and spending time with his beloved dog "Tucker". He was preceded in death by his parents; Carl and Suzanne Beck. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; step-daughter, Angel Clemons; brother, Ronald Beck ; sister; Carol Beck Porter; nieces, Lori Beck Graves, Ashley Porter Behymer, Rebecca Porter; nephews, Matthew Beck, and Joshua Porter; and their families. Also surviving is his great-uncle, Harold Henderson. Funeral services will be noon Tuesday in the Chapel of Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be made to WHAS Crusade for Children.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Mar. 10, 2008.

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Sherman and Kathy Shields

March 18, 2008

My husband and I were friends with Glenn at Moore. We were shocked to hear of his death - we will remember him fondly. Our deepest sympathies to his family.

Rick Ary

March 17, 2008

I know the Beck family by way of Glenn's brother Ron. Ron always shared the special close relationship of the family. I am very sorry for your loss.

Karen Schmieder

March 17, 2008

Glenn was a dear friend of mine over 20 years ago. Though we lost touch then, learning of his passing was shocking and sad. He was a kind, generous soul who was taken from you far too young. May God comfort you with beautiful memories of the love you shared.

Donna Delia

March 13, 2008

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Glen at McHutchison and recently saw him at the Sales Meeting in New Jersey. Such a nice, friendly and funny guy. He will be missed very much.

Carolyn Schneider

March 12, 2008

Dear Carolyn, Angel & Family, I am so sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. He had such a kind & gentle spirit. I feel so blessed to have been included in your wedding (Matron Of Honor). You two were such a beautiful couple. Not many people find in a life time the special love you & Glenn shared! Carolyn, we have lost touch here & there & always picked up where we left off. "God" will comfort your heart in your time of sorrow! You, along with your family are in my heart & prayers. I'm here for you, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jim Eason

March 12, 2008

I want to extend my sympathy to Carolyn , Glenn's family, and his McHutch family. I enjoyed knowing Glenn over the last 20 plus years and he will be missed.

Steve Hunt

March 11, 2008

Carolyn,
I am so sorry about Glenn.
Even though we had been sort of out of touch for a while.Glen was a special friend that I have so many great memories.May God be with you and if you need anything,please call.

Harold L "Sonny" Hall

March 11, 2008

Having been a friend of the Beck family for nearly all my lfe I share in their loss>Mymost sincere symphony to the family

Karen (Foell) Birkemeier

March 11, 2008

I went to High School with Glenn and he was a good friend of my brother's, Chris Cherry. I am so sorry for your loss, Glenn was one of the "good guys". You have my deepest sympathy.

Don Blocker

March 10, 2008

His passion for plants, his customers, his family, and his beautiful Tucker was evident in everything he did. I am very confident that St Peter is learning the nursery business first hand as I write this note. God bless you Glen and may God continue to bless your family. Thanks for all you did for me.

Guy Mueller

March 10, 2008

As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Glenn. With my deepest sympathies.

Guy Mueller

Vaughn Fletcher

March 10, 2008

Glenn was a true professional which implies dedication, passion, determination and the capacity to learn and grow each day.
This legacy has inspired in the past and will in the future, all who knew Glenn loved him as part of the McHutchison family.

Keith Irlbacher

March 10, 2008

Glenn will be missed. He was a great inspiration to me in working for Mchutchison.
My deepest sympathies go out to you.

Joe Grom, Jr.

March 10, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We will miss him at the car shows.

The Groms,
Joe, Susie, Joer, Sr. and Carolyn

Rebecca Jackson, President & CEO, WHAS Crusade for Children

March 10, 2008

It is people like Glenn Alan Beck who have made it possible for the WHAS Crusade for Children to help over 3 million children since 1954. His legacy will be seen for years to come in the lives of these children with special needs.

I am sorry for your loss.

Thank you for honoring Mr. Beck by remembering the WHAS Crusade for Children.

Bill Lose Nursery

March 10, 2008

We are very sorry to hear of this news, and shocked as well. Our relationship with Glen was very short, but very memorable. We will miss him dearly.

Stephen Huber

March 10, 2008

There are no words to express how shocked and saddened all McHutchison employees are at the loss of our friend and coworker.

Ron & Angela Bracciante

March 10, 2008

Dear Carolyn,
Ron & I were deeply saddened to hear of Glenn's death. We thought of all the memories we shared on the cruise . Ron liked and respected Glenn for all the pride he took in his family and his work. He will be missed. May you find comfort and peace in all your love & memories.
God Bless You and your family.

Denise Pisaniello

March 10, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Nancy Hanna

March 10, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Glenn.
A few years ago he was one of the reps I backed up, and I had spoken briefly with him at the Longwood Gardens Sales Meeting in December.
He was a charmer, a gentleman, and had a really a sharp mind.

I know he will be missed by his customers, as well as his family.

I want to express my sympathy, especially to his wife Carolyn.

Kathie Nemec

March 10, 2008

My heartfelt prayers and sympathies go out to you at this time of great loss. I have worked with Glenn for many years and will miss him dearly. Please except my sincere sympathies. Glenn was so special and will be missed here at McHutchison.

Mark Faunce

March 10, 2008

"Jesus wept." John 11:35.
I can only imagine the pain and grief you all must be suffering. Having
known Glenn, as a colleague and a friend, I know how easy going,
friendly, and encouraging he was. I will truly miss him!
In an effort to console, people often say "it's God's will" when a
loved one is taken from us too early. I don't beleive that. I believe
that when someone dies so young, so needlessly, and so tragically, God is the first to shed a tear.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Faunce
McHutchison Horticultural Distributors,

James Smith

March 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brent Grunfeld

March 9, 2008

We will all miss Glenn, I admired his dedication to his friends family and his customers

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