Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Maureen for 56 years. Loving father of Debbie Jourdin (Roy), Bill Beck, Steve Beck (Ruby) and Susan Hall (Dave). Grandfather of Brandon, Jayda Jourdin (Erik) and Alyssa and Emily Beck. Brother of Cathie Klages (Jerry), Fiona Williams (Mike), Leslie Walker (Bill) and the late Connie Beck. Brother-in-law of Peter Mearow (Laurie). Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by his companions Maggie, Harley and Boots. Des served honourably in the Army for 3 years. Many careers in his life included Mail Carrier, Teacher, Steelworker, working with Hospice and as a Lay Minister with the United Church for several years. He enjoyed reading, history, politics and also sitting by the campfire singing Irish songs at his sister’s camp in Goulais. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, June 21, 2013 from 6 – 9 pm. Funeral service will be celebrated at Central United Church on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 3 p.m. Rev. Laurie Milito officiating. Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at the Sault Area Hospital. Memorial contributions to Central United Church would be appreciated by the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.arthurfuneralhome.com
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them.
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion are requested to assemble at Central United Church on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 3 pm for a memorial service for the late Desmond Beck.