William Clem Beck

William C. “Bill” Beck, age 82 of West Branch, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at his home. Bill has lived in West Branch since 1988, formerly of South Lyon. Bill was born October 21, 1931 to Clement and Ruth Beck in Detroit. Bill married Mary Ann Spisak May 27, 1983 in Westland. Bill was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alger and West Branch. He also belonged to Skidway Lake American Legion Post #370 and VFW Post #3775. Bill received the honor of Veteran of the Year in 2000. Bill enjoyed gardening, history, and was huge Tigers fan. Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of West Branch, son, Clayton Beck of Hardinsburg, IN, son, Mark Beck of Peckin, IN, daughter, Ruthanne (Mark) Kingsley of Wyandotte, daughter, Brenda (Tim) Maizel of Dayton, OH, son, Douglas (Lula) Beck of Louisville, KY, daughter, Linda (Brent) Bohlinger of Sterling Heights, brother, Donald (Linda) Beck of Calumet, sister-in-law, Roberta Beck of West Branch, brother-in-law, Wally (Neva) Crawford of West Branch, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchlidren, 5 step children, and many step grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Clem and Ruth Beck, brother, Richard Beck, sister, Maxine Crawford, and step-granddaughter, Crystal Dawn Jutson. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 1-9 PM with Vigil Service at 6:30 PM and a Rosary to follow. The Celebration of Life Mass and Veteran Honors will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch on Wednesday at 11:00 AM with visitation at church from 10:00 AM until time of mass. Father Patrick Maher will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Helping Hands. To all the friends of Bill and Mary Ann Beck. We greatly appreciate your friendship, concern and sympathy. Regrettably however, Mary Ann is not well due to her cancer treatments and is unavailable to answer phone calls or take visitors. She wishes to thank you for your prayers and thoughtfulness during this difficult time. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call Bill's son (Mark Beck) @ 810-620-8878. Thank you again for all your thoughts and prayers. Sincerely the family of Bill and Mary Ann Beck.