1938
Sherman
2017
Sherman Andrew Beck
March 29, 1938 — February 18, 2017
Sherman Andrew Beck passed from this life to the next on Saturday, February 18, 2017. His wife held his hand and his children surrounded him as he peacefully joined his parents, brothers, and sister. We are certain that reunion is a sweet one.
Sherman was born in Gunnison, UT on March 29, 1938 to Avery and Elvona Beck. He loved growing up on the farm and told his children and grandchildren many stories about his Huckleberry Finn-like adventures. He served as an LDS Missionary in the East Central States Mission, serving primarily in Tennessee and Kentucky. He cherished those with whom he worked and served.
He exemplified his life motto, “Learn to Love and Love to Learn” earning degrees from BYU (BS, MS) and the University of Montana (EdD). He remained a devoted BYU fan throughout his life. He served and worked as a teacher and administrator in the LDS Church Educational System for 35 years. Teaching the gospel in his work, his home, and through his example was one of his greatest joys.
He was sealed to his eternal sweetheart, Marilyn Call, in the Idaho Falls LDS temple on June 26, 1963. They are the loving and devoted parents of 10 children. Their oldest granddaughter gave Sherm the nickname “Punka” and for the past three decades he has been Punka to all who knew him. He considered himself a rich man because of his posterity.
Punka and Marilyn’s posterity includes: Merilee (Calvin) George of Pullman, WA; Mark (Adrienne) Beck of Charlotte, NC; Heidi (Phil) Kesler of Smithfield; Michael (Kristin) Beck of Corvallis, OR; Heather (Mike) Oar of Smithfield; Sherman “Andrew” (Belinda) Beck of Taipei, Taiwan; Paul (Megan) Beck of Cary, NC; Jonathan (Alicia) Beck of Silver City, NM; Emily (Todd) Williams of Smithfield; Joshua (Sara) Beck of Smithfield; and their 47 grandchildren.
Punka loved people and was generous with his time, advice, and compassion. His legacy of love will continue in the many lives he touched.
In recognition of his love for learning, please consider a donation to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund in lieu of flowers.
A public viewing will be held Friday, February 24 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Nelson Funeral Home, 85 S. Main St. Smithfield. A viewing for out of town guests will be held Saturday, February 25 from 9:30am to 10:30am at the LDS chapel at 625 E 600 S Smithfield. The funeral will follow at 11:00am. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
Sherman was born in Gunnison, UT on March 29, 1938 to Avery and Elvona Beck. He loved growing up on the farm and told his children and grandchildren many stories about his Huckleberry Finn-like adventures. He served as an LDS Missionary in the East Central States Mission, serving primarily in Tennessee and Kentucky. He cherished those with whom he worked and served.
He exemplified his life motto, “Learn to Love and Love to Learn” earning degrees from BYU (BS, MS) and the University of Montana (EdD). He remained a devoted BYU fan throughout his life. He served and worked as a teacher and administrator in the LDS Church Educational System for 35 years. Teaching the gospel in his work, his home, and through his example was one of his greatest joys.
He was sealed to his eternal sweetheart, Marilyn Call, in the Idaho Falls LDS temple on June 26, 1963. They are the loving and devoted parents of 10 children. Their oldest granddaughter gave Sherm the nickname “Punka” and for the past three decades he has been Punka to all who knew him. He considered himself a rich man because of his posterity.
Punka and Marilyn’s posterity includes: Merilee (Calvin) George of Pullman, WA; Mark (Adrienne) Beck of Charlotte, NC; Heidi (Phil) Kesler of Smithfield; Michael (Kristin) Beck of Corvallis, OR; Heather (Mike) Oar of Smithfield; Sherman “Andrew” (Belinda) Beck of Taipei, Taiwan; Paul (Megan) Beck of Cary, NC; Jonathan (Alicia) Beck of Silver City, NM; Emily (Todd) Williams of Smithfield; Joshua (Sara) Beck of Smithfield; and their 47 grandchildren.
Punka loved people and was generous with his time, advice, and compassion. His legacy of love will continue in the many lives he touched.
In recognition of his love for learning, please consider a donation to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund in lieu of flowers.
A public viewing will be held Friday, February 24 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Nelson Funeral Home, 85 S. Main St. Smithfield. A viewing for out of town guests will be held Saturday, February 25 from 9:30am to 10:30am at the LDS chapel at 625 E 600 S Smithfield. The funeral will follow at 11:00am. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
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