Bill Beck Sr., age 77 of Michigan Valley, Kansas died Sunday, February 18, 2024 at his home. He was born December 21, 1946 to Hershel Oren Sr. and Letha Mae “Losh” Jenkins Beck in Buffalo, Missouri.
Bill, one of eight children, grew up in Buffalo, Missouri before moving to Kansas City, Kansas where he attended Rosedale High School. Bill was a truck driver for Five Star Trucking in Gardner, Kansas. On June 3, 1971 he married Janet Flanagan in Miami, Oklahoma. After their marriage they had lived in several different places before settling in Michigan Valley, Kansas for the last 14 years.
Bill was described as a tender hearted, God fearing man who enjoyed life, had a gentle spirit and was loved by many. He enjoyed taking care of his cows, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Bill is survived by his wife, Janet Beck of the home; six children Bill “JR” Beck and wife Sarah of Butler, Missouri, Brent Fagan of Linwood, Kansas, Kevin Beck of Carbondale, Kansas, Jimmy Fagan and wife Donna of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Michelle Conn of Kansas City, Kansas and David Beck and wife LeAnn of Ottawa, Kansas; 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ernie Beck of Osceola, Missouri and Larry Beck of Edwardsville, Kansas; and two sisters, Lucy Naylor of Olathe, Kansas and Judy Stites of Edwardsville, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, H.O. Beck Jr. And Donnie Beck; and a sister, Beverly Weaver.
