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Dr. Eric L. Beck, M.D.
Born: 6/23/1939
Died: 11/30/2014
Age: 75
Community: Metamora, MI
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BECK M.D., Dr. Eric L. – of Metamora, age 75, passed away November 30, 2014 at Genesys Health Park. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11AM Thursday, December 4, 2014 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton St., Davison; Rev. Fr. Carl Simon celebrant. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 PM Wednesday at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison. On Thursday, visitation will be at the church from 10 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or a charity of choice.
Eric was born in St. Georgen, Yugoslavia on June 23, 1939, son of the late Dr. Nicholas J. and Elizabeth (Mayer) Beck. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Eric married Diane (Costello) Pacheco on April 25, 1987 and they were married for 27 years. He graduated from Mendel Catholic High School in Chicago, IL in 1956. Eric attended Loyola University obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in 1960 then worked several years before attending medical school at the University of Graz, Austria graduating in 1974. Dr. Beck served his residency at St. Joseph Hospital from 1974-1977. After graduating, he opened his family practice in Burton, MI and was there for 22 years. During the 80’s and 90’s he worked and helped create the After Hours Clinic East. He was a former member of the American Medical Society and Michigan State Medical Society. Dr. Beck served on many boards and committees through the years. He had many hobbies, he loved traveling the world, woodworking, stamp collecting, working in his yard, watching soccer and his Chicago Bears, boating on Lake Lapeer with his family and friends and spending winters in Florida. Dr. Beck especially loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and tournaments. He loved practicing medicine and delivering over 1500 babies, including the first baby at the new Genesys Regional Medical Center. Dr. Beck continued to pray for all his patients, family and friends. He was a true gentleman and will be deeply missed!
Dr. Beck is survived by his wife, Diane; daughter, Angela (Jay) Molina; grandchildren, Julian and Ashlyn Molina; sister, Ilse (Dr. Karl) Laping of West Chester, PA; nephews, Nicholas (Carole) Laping of West Chester, PA, Carl (Karen) Laping of Annandale, VA, Hans Laping of Lacross, WI; sister-in-law, Karen Costello; special nieces and nephews, Cheri, Christina, Lisa and Christopher; several great nieces and nephews; faithful pet, Baily. He was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law, Mary; brother-in-law, Tommy; nephew, Mike.
Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com.
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12/3/2014 |
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| 2-8pm Wednesday, 10-11am Thursday at church |
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| Funeral Service |
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12/4/2014 |
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11:00 AM |
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Allen Funeral Home
9136 Davison Rd
Davison, MI 48423Get a Map to this location...
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Rev. Fr. Carl Simon |
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