Gunnar Beck

Gunnar Beck, 90, of La Porte, IN, passed away on Thursday June 9, 2011 at Golden Living Center-Countryside in LaPorte. He was born September 1, 1920 in Leksand, Sweden, the son of Anders Beck and Karin (Gavels) Beck. Gunnar had been in the LaPorte, area, since 1948, coming from Sweden. Gunnar was a carpenter for Larson-Danielson Construction for thirty-four years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, and the Viking Club of Chicago and was a veteran of the Swedish Army during WW II. Gunnar enjoyed flowers, gardening, feeding the birds, woodworking and liked golf. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On December 21, 1946, in Leksand, Sweden, he married Berny (Pedersen) Beck who preceded him in death April 7, 2008. He is survived by his son - James (Mary Jo) Beck, Sr. of La Porte, IN; three grandchildren - Anthony "Tony" Beck of La Porte, IN, Jennifer Beck of Columbus, OH, and James Richard Beck, Jr. of Putnam, CT; and five great-grandchildren - Alexandra, Chrissy, Serenity, Jordan and Amethyst. Gunnar was preceded in death by his parents, wife and son, Jan Gunnar Beck. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. There will be no visitation. Cremation will take place. A Graveside Service will be held at Carmel Cemetery, Monday, June 13, 2011 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Dennis Meyer officiating. Interment will follow at the Carmel Cemetery, LaPorte, IN. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gunnar Beck please visit our Sympathy Store.