"Memories of Sam go way back to the building of I-90 when I first met Sam. He was someone you could always talk to and he would always have the time to share with you. We shared a drink or two in early days and had a lot of laughs. Snowmobiling with him was always a joy. He loved his family and worried about them always. My thoughts are with you and you will miss him like many others. God Bless."
In loving memory of
Myron H. Beck
January 30, 1932 - February 8, 2007
Myron H. "Sam" Beck, 75 of Stockton died Thursday morning February 8, 2007 at his home.
Sam was born January 30, 1932 in Millville to Emil and Helen (Klein) Beck. He attended Plainview High School before entering the Army, serving from 1949-52 and fighting in the Korean Conflict. On August 28, 1952 he and Jean Rademacher were married at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lake City. The couple moved to Lewiston in 1963, later moving to Stockton. Sam worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator. From 1978 until his retirement in 1996 he built roads, airports and power plants for Ames Construction Co. of Burnsville.
Sam was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lewiston. He was also belonged to the 49ers Union and the Lewiston American Legion Post #90. He enjoyed gambling and fishing. Sam will be missed by his fishing buddy Topper.
Survivors include his wife Jean, five children, Jeanie Clark (Rick Anderson) of Winona; David Beck of Winona; Robert (Sue) Beck of Utica; Debra (Dave) Mueller of Stockton and Steven (Velvet) Beck of Lewiston, eight grandchildren, one great-grandson, a brother Jack Beck of Denver, CO and a sister Jeannette Danckwardt of Lake City. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Chelsea, a brother Marvin and his parents.
Tributes
"It saddens me to hear of Sam's passing. I was hoping to make the trip for the funeral, but circumstances don't allow it. I hope the family can understand this. I already miss Sam. I especially enjoyed his family's comapany at Christmas and birthday gatherings at my brothers home. Although they are only in-laws, I think of Sams family as part of my family and as very good friends. God Bless you all."
"What a blesing and a comfort it is to know that this christian man served a faithful life to the Lord and now rests in peace in his heavenly mansion."
"Deb, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May you see in another days time that his suffering is no longer.No matter how old we are the lost of a parent is a great void in our lives, I know. My prayers to you and your family. My sympathy to you, your Mom, and the entire Beck family."
"Jean & Family; We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy. Sam was loved & will be missed by many."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jean and your entire family. Sam was a very strong, friendly & determined man and proved this by going through the difficult days, weeks and months during his long and stressful medical problems. He is now with no more agony and pain and with His Heavenly Father. Remember all the memorable, good and amusing times that he provided for all of you during his life time. Take care and God Bless. The Gudmundson's"