Jean Denise Beck's Obituary
Jean Denise Beck, age 64, of Wichita, KS passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 in Wichita, KS. She was born on May 22, 1954 in Shawnee, OK the daughter of Ben and Norma Beck.
She lived in Purcell, Tulsa, and Enid Oklahoma before moving to Newton, KS, and ultimately moving to Wichita, KS in 1965. Jean graduated from Wichita West High School. Jean had various jobs, one working as a welder for Hesston Manufacturing before enrolling at Wichita State University. Jean graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and was a Registered Nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. In her later years, she dedicated her life to her father and mother, managing and assisting in health care for both until their deaths in 2005 and 2017 respectively.
Jean is survived by:
Sister:
Nancy Miller and husband Jeff of Kingman, KS,
Brother:
Willian (Bill) Beck and wife Patty of Springtown, TX
Nieces:
Kimberly Mies and husband Don of Kingman, KS
Breanne Poston and husband Jason of Plattsmouth, NE
Bridgette Kells and husband Shea of Manhattan, KS
Nephews:
Andrew Miller and wife Tabatha of McPherson, KS
Braden Beck and wife Amber of Topeka, KS
Five Grand Nieces and Four Grand Nephews
Jean was preceded in death by her parents Ben and Norma Beck and grand nephews, Kyle Miller and Cole Mies.
A graveside service will be on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Chanute, KS. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. The family suggests memorials to be made to American Diabetes Association and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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