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Kathy (Speed) Ferguson (Cannon)
August 19, 2006
Ruth
Judy and John McGurty told me of Chris. We knew and loved your parents. I grew up with you and Chris, attended ND, my brother Tim went to Mission Dolores. You and your family are in our prayers.
Greg Tillery
August 15, 2006
I did not have the opportunity to meet your husband but I know in my heart the Jake had a granddad that will remain with him forever. Olivia, Grant and I have you in our prayers.
Gloria A Williams
August 15, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ted and Jean Cichaski
August 14, 2006
Dear Beck family:
We only heard of the unfortunate accident resulting in Chris' passing today. We both worked with Chris at IRS Appeals (Jean was a former Western Region IRS Appeals person and Ted worked with Chris in National Office Appeals). Chris was always a friend and nice guy...with quite a golf swing! We know this will be a difficult time for the family but know that you are in our prayers.
Ansara Johnson
August 14, 2006
Ruth, my prayers go to you and your family
Leslie & Patrick Morrissey
August 11, 2006
Our heart and prayers go out to you. God bless you all in this time of great sadness.
Jay Dameron
August 11, 2006
Mrs. Beck - we heard of Chris's passing from Bud Brownell. Both Chris and he were to play in our golf tournament this Sat at Santa Clara. Bud mentioned to us how we can help, so please accept our donation to the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Center. We want to express condolences for your loss. May your bereavement be a short one.
Sincerely,
Sunnyvale Men's Golf Club
Fletcher and Joan Haley
August 11, 2006
Ruth - there are no words to express how I feel for you during this time of grief and sorrow at the loss of Chris. May God bless you and your family.
Christine Van Hook
August 11, 2006
Dear Ruth,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved "honey" Chris. I know that you had a lifetime of love with your husband and he will live on in your children and grandchildren.
Jerry Cecil
August 10, 2006
Chris Beck's family, especially Ruth and Bob:
Ruth and Bob, you may not remember me, but I worked at IRS with Chris in San Jose, 1971-1987. Chris and Bob played basketball on our office team, Pete's Steak House. I remember those days so fondly. Ruth, I knew you at picnics, retirements, Christmas parties, and the parties of IRS personnel held on various Saturday nights in the 1970's. I just got a phone call from Brian Kelley who played basketball with us and who informed me of Chris' passing. I am so sad to learn of this. Chris was one of the nicest, kindest, most loyal, and talented man I've known. I called him in Washington, DC shortly before I retired and had hoped to see him. Words can not express my condolences to your entire family. I remember how devoted he was to your daughters and know that he must have been a terrific grandfather. All of us are better people for having known him; I shall miss him greatly. May God assist you in this grieving period you must pass through. I will be in Calif. Aug. 22 to visit my grandkids and wish that I could have seen Chris again. Love and prayers to all of you.
Carol Cunningham Ruiz
August 10, 2006
Dear Ruth,
Julie Fontana Collins let us know of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I remember you from Notre Dame HS very well indeed.
Sincerely,
B. Diane Smith
August 10, 2006
Ruth, I know you don't know me well, but I owe my Appeals career to Chris. He took a chance on me some 20 years ago and for that I am eternally grateful. You and your family are blessed to have cherished memories to share, so although he's gone, he'll be with you always.
JeNine Robertson
August 10, 2006
Ruth and family, my heart and prayers go out to you during this time. God bless you all.
Corie Duffey
August 10, 2006
Dear Ruth, Karen, Kerry and Jenny: Words can not express how saddened we were to learn of Chris's untimely passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mel and Corie Duffey
Roxanne Decker
August 10, 2006
May you and your family find peace in the good memories you shared with Chris. My heart & prayers are with you during this tough journey.
Phil & Carol Lachapelle
August 10, 2006
Dear Beck Family,
Carol and I are shocked and devastated upon hearing the news of Chris' death.
We offer our sympathies and condolences.
Chris and the Beck family has certainly touched our lives with a true friendship for over twenty five years. Beginning with years of great softball experiences on the "Dugouts", to being included in many of the Beck/Lorin family functions and lastly for the genuine friendship and comraderie Phil has enjoyed playing golf with Chris, the Lorins and other dear friends.
The sudden news has caught Carol and I in committments for which we cannot change so regrettfully we will not be able to personally express and share your loss with you.
We are deeply saddened.....
Our very sincerest wishes and sympathies.
Phil and Carol Lachapelle
julie fontana collins
August 10, 2006
Dear Ruth and family, I was so sad to read of Chris' death. I have so many happy memories of you both, from our days at Notre Dame and Mission Dolores and the Dolorian dances. God bless all of you in this time of great sadness.
Michael Carroll
August 10, 2006
Dear Ruthie and Children, We have not been in touch for a very long time. My sister Anne saw the notice in the paper.Our sincerest condolences on Chris'death. He had a ready smile and was one of the happiest persons I remember from my youth.Michael Carroll
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