George R. Beck

The large life of George Roy Beck of Palms ended peacefully on November 2, 2024. He was

born on March 18, 1943, in St. Johns, MI, the fourth of four boys born to Gaylord and Necia

Beck. He met his love, Lois Huggett, at a dance at St. Johns High School and they were

married December 30, 1962. The couple moved to the Palms area to farm in 1963 and

raised their family at the intersection of two dead end roads. Growing sod, trees and mint

became the family business as they were joined by four children: Sandy, Doug, David and

Sheila.

George was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was always available to help

family and friends. He had great pride in his kids and grandkids and everything he did, he

did for them.

George would talk to anyone and made friends wherever he went. He loved spending time

with these friends and his family. Hunting and snowmobiling with nephews, working at

home and for others, and especially fishing kept him active and happy. On the family sod

farm, he employed many over the decades who were taught his work ethic as they rolled

and tossed sod onto pallets. His final years were spent fishing most every day, both in

Michigan and Okeechobee, FL, with his loving companion, Jeanette Schultz.

George was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois Huggett Beck, in 2001, his parents and

his daughter, Sandy Beck Grifka (Lee) of Bradenton, Florida, in 2021; son-in-law, Lee Grifka

of Deckerville in 2008; brothers Ben and Jim; in-laws Jim and Edna Huggett; and in-laws

Mary and Carl Barnes.

He is survived by his companion, Jeanette; sons Doug Beck (Sandi) of Aurora, Oregon and

David Beck (Allison) of Palms; daughter Sheila Beck VanNorman (Jeremy) of Deckerville

along with nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter; brother Dan Beck (Jeanette) of

St. Johns; sister-in-law Barbara Beck of St. Johns; brother-in-law Wallace Huggett (Sharon)

of Marlette as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Autumnwood of

Deckerville and Compassus Hospice of Cass City.

Honoring George’s wishes, no services will be held at this time. Memorials may be given to

the charity of your choice. Please share condolences and memories with the family online

at apseyfuneralhome.net.