Florence Beck
June 14, 2012
Florence Beck, 95, died June 14, 2012, at Methodist Hospital.
She was born in Knoxville, Iowa, to Thomas and Minnie Ashby. She graduated from Lincoln High. Florence was an amazing mother and grandmother. She took pride in her family.
Florence is survived by her children; Dorothy Stroh, Thomas (Oleta) Beck, Linda (Dale) Johnson, Christy (Tom) Webster; 16 grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Lorraine Nizzi; and son-in-law, Pat Swinehart. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years; Eldon Beck; daughter, Shirley Swinehart; grandson, Eldon Swinehart; son-in-law, Jim Stroh; and brother, Karl Ashby.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, June 21, 2012, at the Wakonda Christian Church in Des Moines. Visitation will occur from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday night, at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed toward Wakonda Christian Church.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonFuneralHome.com
Matthew Ashby
07/01/2012
My thoughts are with all the family. I have such good memories of great uncle Eldon and aunt Florence. She was special.
Tammy Swartz and Family
06/19/2012
Dear Christy and family we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you doing this difficult time. Love to all