Larry Joe Beck's Obituary
Larry Joe Beck, 71, of Chanute, KS, passed away at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS on May 6, 2018. He was born in Chanute, KS on February 21, 1947 to Charles O. and Margaret Iyvonne (Tripp) Beck. He grew up in Chanute, attending the rural school #44 through eighth grade, before moving to Chanute High School where he graduated in 1967. He joined the Marines, and continued serving his country even after being honorably discharged, by joining the National Guard.
He was a dedicated, professional, and knowledgeable machinist from a young age, and worked as an oilfield machinist overseas from 1974 until he retired in 2015. He was a hard worker and traveled all over the world, spending 6-month stretches at sea with only a week off in between for over 11 years. He met his wife, Sabrina, in Vietnam and settled down in Phoenix, AZ with her after returning from his overseas work. After she preceded him in death, he returned to Chanute, KS.
Larry was a loving man who called his brother every single day and was able to maintain lifelong friendships with childhood classmates. He loved his cats, going fishing, playing dominoes, and enjoyed his 1965 Mustang that he restored. He was a longtime member of the American Legion.
Survivors include:
Son:
Jimmy Joe Beck and spouse, Joseph Bruscato of Columbus, OH
Daughter:
Tracy Spears and spouse, Greg, of McAllister, OK
Brother:
Terry Beck and wife, Kay, of Cheyenne, OK
Granddaughter:
Hahna Beck
Amanda McCauley
Several Nieces and Nephews
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sabrina; sister, Easter Aikins; and brother-in-law, Donnie Aikins.
Cremation has been requested.
The family will hold a private service at a later date. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the American Legion Post #170 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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