John Riley Beck Died May 7, 2018

John Riley Beck

1952 ~ 2018

John Riley Beck, 65, of Empire, passed away peacefully to join his mother and father in Heaven on May 7, 2018.

John was born on Oct. 8, 1952 in Traverse City, the son of Lyle and Ardith (Lake) Beck.

John was a fun-loving jokester that always brought a smile to your face, he had a big heart and would help out anyone in need.  He will be remembered and missed by all that knew him.  John will always remain a legend of Empire and Stormer Road.

John is survived by his dog and best friend, George; brother, Ed Beck; uncle, Erwin Beck; stepson, Jake Schaub; nephew, Jason Ihme and family; caregivers and best friends, Jack Gardner and the late Cheryl Sweet.

Many thanks to Dawn Kantz and Robin Shoenheit (ACT Team), Steve Swagger (Helplink and Glen Lake Church), Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, Shelly and staff of Hospice of Michigan, Munson Medical Center, and Glen Lake and Empire Fire Dept.

A gathering in his honor will be announced at a later date.  He will be laid to rest at Maple Grove Cemetery next to his parents.

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