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John Henry "Jack" Beck

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John Beck Obituary

Beck, John Henry Jack Born September 11, 1932. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Thursday, June 8, 2017. Devoted husband for 63 years of Julie (Olivastro) Beck; beloved father and fatherin-law of Donna Beck (Jerry) Smith, Mark G. (Patti) Beck, DDS, the late Michael G. (Karen) Beck, MaryKay (Dave French) BeckFrench, and Julie Beck (Don) Hennon. Loving grand-father of 16 and great-grand-father of 15 awaiting 2 more. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Elsie (late Leo) Glickert, the late Robert E. Beck and Mae (Ray) Skubiz. Uncle, cousin and friend to many. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth Elsie (Meyer) Beck and John Henry Beck. Jack was an avid reader, lover of music and Missouri state badminton champion. Jack enjoyed playing golf and bocce at his beloved Sun City winter home for the last 30 years. We will forever hold him in our hearts. Services: Visitation at 9 a.m. with a memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church on June 24. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Michael & Karen Beck Scholarship at SLUH or St Clement-SVDP.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jun. 18, 2017.

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Mae Skubiz

June 12, 2020

Hope you are playing golf in Heaven.
Rest in peace.

Barbara Tanner

June 12, 2019

I like playing the horse race game, Jack would play the music and the game would begin. We all had a lot of fun at the dinners and parties at Julie and Jacks house. He is missed But not forgotten. But not forgotten.

John Beck

June 27, 2017

I am very sorry to have heard of Uncle Jack's passing. I pray Aunt Julie and the family finds consolation in all the wonderful memories. God bless.

Ed and Kay Howenstein

June 23, 2017

Thanks to julie and Jack for introducing us to Arizona. What a wonderful friend. We will certainly miss him. God bless all of you.

Dad in Sun City

June 19, 2017

Dad on the links.

June 18, 2017

Dad relaxing in his beloved Sun City, AZ

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Dad circa 1972

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Dad at Christmas

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Dad circa 1952.

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Dad as a young boy.

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Dad playing baseball.

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Barbara Tanner

June 18, 2017

Sun City won't seem the same without you. You will be missed by your many friends in Arizona.

Dad on his wedding day.

June 18, 2017

Dad loved baseball, especially Enos Slaughter!

June 18, 2017

June 18, 2017

Jack was a perfect brother-in-law. I couldn't have asked for a nicer one. May He Forever Rest in Peace.
My condolences to the entire family.

Mae (Ray) Olivastro Skubiz

Mary Karen McBride (Savard)

June 18, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Jack was a kind and considerate man whom I will always remember.

Donny Pizzo

June 18, 2017

Just a plain decent alright guy. Always a gentleman, and the best dry wit man I have ever met.

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