LaMar C. Beck

LaMar C. Beck Age 95 LaMar C. Beck, 95, of Upper Saucon Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Arlene B. (Strauss) Beck, who died May 2, 2018. Born in Bethlehem on July 9, 1930, he was the son of the late Carl and Marguerite (Gehris) Beck. LaMar worked as a machinist and inspector for the former Bethlehem Steel, where he was employed for 42 years until his retirement. He was a dedicated member of Faith United Church of Christ, Center Valley. In his leisure time, he enjoyed tending to his tomato garden, cheering on the Phillies and Eagles, and, most importantly, spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by children: Mary A. Beck and Carol M. Beck, both of Coopersburg, Carl L. Beck and his partner, Shelby, of Exeter Twp.; grandchildren: Jonathan Beck and his wife, Ashley, and Lindsay Beck and her partner, Tim Plisiewicz; great-grandchildren: Kariana, Addylin, Ashton Beck, Leah, and Emma Plisiewicz; family friends: Dr. Nancy Urankar, Cindy Tyson, and Lois Frey. He was predeceased by his son, Ray C. Beck, and siblings, Lawrence, LeRoy, and Lucille. Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment will conclude services at Friedensville Cemetery, Upper Saucon Twp. A funeral repast will be held immediately following the funeral service at The Carriage House at Heintzelman. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in LaMar's name to Faith United Church of Christ, 5992 PA-378, Center Valley, PA 18034. To send a flower arrangement in memory of LaMar C. Beck, please click here to visit our sympathy store.