George R. Beck

George R. Beck
The large life of George Roy Beck of Palms ended peacefully on November 2, 2024. He was born on March 18, 1943 in St. Johns, MI, the fourth of four boys born to Gaylord and Necia Beck. He met his love, Lois Huggett, at a dance at St. Johns High School and they were married December 30, 1962. The couple moved to the Palms area to farm in 1963 and raised their family at the intersection of two dead end roads. Growing sod, trees and mint became the family business as they were joined by four children: Sandy, Doug, David and Sheila.
George was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was always available to help family and friends. He had great pride in his kids and grandkids and everything he did, he did for them. George would talk to anyone and made friends wherever he went. He loved spending time with these friends and his family. Hunting and snowmobiling with nephews, working at home and for others, and especially fishing kept him active and happy. On the family sod farm, he employed many over the decades who were taught his work ethic as they rolled and tossed sod onto pallets. His final years were spent fishing most every day, both in Michigan and Okeechobee, FL, with his loving companion, Jeanette Schultz.
George was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois Huggett Beck, in 2001; his parents; his daughter, Sandy Beck Grifka (Lee) of Bradenton, Florida, in 2021; son-in-law, Lee Grifka of Deckerville in 2008; brothers Ben and Jim; in-laws Jim and Edna Huggett; and in-laws Mary and Carl Barnes.
He is survived by his companion, Jeanette; sons Doug Beck (Sandi) of Aurora, Oregon and David Beck (Allison) of Palms; daughter Sheila Beck VanNorman (Jeremy) of Deckerville along with nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter; brother Dan Beck (Jeanette) of St. Johns; sister-in-law Barbara Beck of St. Johns; brother-in-law Wallace Huggett (Sharon) of Marlette as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Autumnwood of Deckerville and Compassus Hospice of Cass City.
Honoring George's wishes, no services will be held at this time. Memorials may be given to the charity of your choice. Please share condolences and memories with the family online at aspeyfuneralhome.net.