Beck, William

Passed away on Monday, January 17, 2005 at St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital. William is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Vera; his son Don Beck, Courtenay; daughters Beverley Beck, Ottawa and Connie McKnight (David), Chilliwack; grandchildren Katie Britton, Christopher McKnight, Michael Britton and Angela Benson; great grandchildren Kaitlyn and Mathew Benson鈥檚 G.G., Marcedes, Ryan Britton and Emma Britton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

William served as a stoker in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1940-1945. He worked as a lineman with Ontario Hydro for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, boating, gardening, reading and loved listening to music. 鈥淭he old man of the sea鈥� loved to take people fishing and watching children catching fish gave him great joy. He was a kind, gentle, patient friend. He loved people and was loved by many. He will live forever in our hearts. Friends are invited to join his family in a Celebration of Life at the King Coho, 1250 Wally Road, Comox, on Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. and an open house to follow at Wendy & Jim鈥檚, 3053 Barford Crescent, Courtenay. COMOX VALLEY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM, 1101 RYAN ROAD, entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to YANA, P.O. Box 3159, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 5N4 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 - 1509 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2K6 with appreciation.