Richard Simms Beck 1827-1913

BECK, LEA

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 10/2/2001 at 02:27:35

DEATH OF RICHARD S. BECK

"Died, March 2, 1913, Richard Simms Beck, aged 85 years and 11 months. Born at Romes Point, near Wheeling, Va., April 2, 1827. Survived by his widow, Henrietta S. Beck, Ocean Park; and sons Wm. D. Beck, El Monte, Cal., and John M. of Pasadena, Cal. Funeral March 4. Interment in Inglewood cemetery."

Last week mention was made in the REPUBLICAN of Mr. Beck's serious sickness and the foregoing announcement of his death is taken from the Los Angeles, Cal., Times, published in his home city. As was said last week, Mr. Beck was married to Miss Henrietta Lea in Keosauqua, who survives, and many residents of this and Jefferson county will remember him and hear with sorrow of this good man's death. Mr. and Mrs. Beck were united in marriage at Keosauqua, May 13, 1874, Rev. John W. Windsor, pastor of the Congregational church, officiating, and while this was not their home thereafter, they often visited here and greatly enjoyed coming back to the old town.

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 15 of Obit Book A found in the Van Buren County, IA Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in October 1999. Name and date of newspaper not given.) ORIGINAL POST 02 Nov 1999.

I am NOT related to this person and am posting this obit for those who may find him/her in their family history.