Milton Q Beck, Jr. Obituary (1929 - 2007)

“The Best of the Best” Milton Q Beck, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away Monday, June 18, 2007, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born July 31, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Milton Q Beck, Sr. and Arshalous Tavoian-Beck. Married Hazel Dix June 20, 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple and was a father of five children. Milt was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many callings, including Branch President, Bishopric, Stake Mission President in London, England and his favorite, Gospel Doctrine teacher for 14 years. He served honorably in the Palestine-Syrian Mission and in Manchester, England. Graduated from Murray H.S., U of U and University of London Law School. Veteran of the Korean War, 4th AAA Battalion. President of Murray High PTA, Babe Ruth Baseball and Lions Club. Survived by his wife, Hazel; children: David (Marilyn), Cheryl, Paul (Corissa), Rob (Patti), Andrea (Matthew); and 20 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 25th at 11:00 a.m. at Cottonwood 8th Ward, 6180 S. Glenoaks St. (855 E.), Murray. Viewing Sunday, June 24th from 5-7 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State St., Murray, and Monday, one hour prior to funeral at the chapel. Interment: Murray City Cemetery. The family would like to express their love and appreciation to Robin Walker-Lewis who faithfully attended to Milton during his illness.