Wilma Beck
September 20, 1923 ~ September 16, 2013
Wilma C. Beck age 89 of Nashua, Iowa died Monday, September 16, 2013, at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua with Rev. Alan Schulz presiding.
Interment will be held in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City with Brad Olson, Eric Olson, Douglas Beck, Michael Beck, Jason Beck, Travis Beck, and Michelle Gribben serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013, at the Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home – Olson Chapel in Nashua. Visitation continues 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
Wilma C. Beck was born September 20, 1923, in Charles City, IA, the only child of William and Clausine (Schroeder) Ebding. She attended country school in Riverton Township #3 in Floyd County, IA. Wilma was a graduate from Charles City High School in 1941. Wilma went on to receive additional education at the Iowa State Teachers College, where she completed her normal training, and earned a teaching certificate. Upon her completion, she taught in the rural country schools in Riverton Township.
During this time while attending a party, she was introduced by mutual friends to Johnnie Beck. They were married on November 7, 1943 at the United Church of Christ- Pleasant Hill. To this union four children were born Myrna, Jeanne, Robert, and Charles. Wilma subsequently took a position teaching for the Nashua Community School District. She then taught in Plainfield and while teaching there, she went on to earn her B.S. degree from Wartburg College in 1968. Wilma retired in 1985 but was so fond of the profession; she worked as a substitute teacher for another nine years.
Wilma was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua. She served on the Church Council, Ruth (Martha) Circle, along with serving on several committees and taught Sunday school for 26 years. Wilma and Johnnie were in a neighborhood 500-card club, actively participating for over 50 years. Wilma really enjoyed being in the former rural teachers club, where she would meet with former rural school teachers to socialize.
She loved craftwork, reading, along with making and sending homemade cards. She will be remembered as being an amazing cook. Wilma always cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish Wilma’s memory are two daughters, Myrna (Donald) Greene of Sun Lakes, AZ, Jeanne (Gary) Olson of Nashua, IA; son, Robert (Joyce) Beck of Nashua, IA; daughter-in-law, Kathy Beck of Zumbrota, MN; seven grandchildren, Michelle (Joe) Gribben, their children Amanda and Matthew of Eden Prairie, MN, Eric (Kim) Olson, their children Kallie, Kacey, and Lydia of New Hampton, IA, Brad (Andie) Olson, their children Drew and Rylie of Osage, IA, Jason Beck of Pine Island, MN, Douglas (Megan) Beck, their children Melanie, Nathan, and Erin of Goodhue, MN, Michael Beck, his children Gabriel, Joseph, and Tyler of Zumbrota, MN, and Travis Beck of Forest City, IA
She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Johnnie (2002), and son Charles (2009)
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Received the news from my brother, Roger Peterson. What a wonderful, generous, loving person Wilma was. As Roger mentioned, she and our mother, Martha Peterson, were next door neighbors at the assisted living and became very good friends. Chuck was a classmate of mine and was saddened when he passed away. Wilma did love her family and friends and will be missed by everyone who knew her. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Jeannie and Gary. Mary Kay Peterson Holtz, Story, Wy.
Lois (Bergmann) McManemy lit a candle in memory of Wilma C Beck
Myrna, Jeanne, Bob and Families: Please know my thoughts are with you and all your families in the loss of your Mother. It is very hard to lose our parents as none of us like to face the reality they will not always be with us. I’ll always remember the Beck family as part of our ‘West of Town Neighborhood’. Barb (Head) Garbes
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Jim and I send our deepest sympathy to the Beck Family. Your Mom was a very special lady. Hold your memories close! Prayers to all of you. Jim and Sandy Miller, Hot springs Ar.
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iowa history and learning how to churn butter. Thanks Wilma for great memories and education taught well. RIP Class of 1972 Plainfield Steve Liddle Meriden,Iowa
I still remember much of what I learned about a Iowa history from her, nearly thirty-five years later. Annual field trips to Ft. Dodge, The Smallest Church, and other Iowa sites were tradition at Plainfield Community School, and I returned to take my own children to those places. The teaching profession has lost one of its best. Ellen Wefel Boyd, Class of 1979
Like many others Mrs. Beck was a great teacher. Learned a lot about Iowa History. Even the 99 counties we were tested on. She will always be remembered. Prayer to her family
Lisa Bonzer Koehler lit a candle in memory of Wilma C Beck
Wilma was always a mother to all of us, always concerned and interested in us and our family. Always loved her as a teacher, friend and a patient. Always a smile & a hug, no matter how she was feeling. She will be missed greatly she was A Great Lady! She left us all with so many great memories with her. Our thoughts & prayers go to all of the family. Sincerely, Nancy & Ron & the Katcher & Fish Families.
I will always remember her as my school teacher and she had class and students could never get anything by her and I respect her as a person and a wonderful teacher. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Kendra E. Deike
What a great lady, will miss her alot!! Doug &Kim Wadey
Wow what a great Lady…Prayers for the family
Mrs. Beck was a wonderful teacher with a lot of spirit. She kept her student in line, but was quick to praise…two important qualities of a great teacher. Thoughts and prayers for her family and friends. Dawn (Barta) Downes
My prayers go to the family. Mrs. Beck was one of my favorite teachers. Will carry found memories of her with me always.
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Mrs. Beck was one of my favorite teachers in elementary school, and I have fond memories of her in 4th grade. When we had indoor recess, she let us play a game that involved balancing erasers for the chalkboards on our heads and running around the classroom. I think she won the game most of the time. When she got after a few kids who were getting out of line, her voice went up a few octaves. 🙂 I loved her as a teacher and enjoyed conversing with her many years later. She always was interested in what others were doing and had a kind heart. She will be missed. Please know I am thinking of your family during this difficult time.
Steve & Terri Mehmen lit a candle in memory of Wilma C Beck
Wilma was a special lady that we got to know better when she lived in Cedar Vale in the apartment next to my Mother, Martha Peterson. The two of them spent many hours together and really enjoyed each others company as they shared a lot of laughter. I know how much she loved her Family as she always had pictures to show when we visited her. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers as you recover from your loss. Roger and Eileen Peterson Summerfield Florida
Prayers of comfort to your family. Mrs. Beck was a wonderful person and a great teacher. Memories of her class still inspire me today in my teaching. Thanks Mrs. Beck for being a being such a positive role model.
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Found a few fun pictures of memories….:) Miss you very much but know you are at peace with Johnnie and Chuck now. Love you!!
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Beck Family: So saddened by the loss of Wilma (Gma Beck ). She was such a gracious lady and friend to all who knew and met her. Loved her smile, her hugs and words of wisdom. She will be greatly missed. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Henry Family: Wayde, Kathy & Keegan
Kristi Scribner Lubben lit a candle in memory of Wilma C Beck
Dear Family… ‘Ma’ Beck was such a gracious lady & truly the ‘hostess with the mostess’ when she was at Cedar Vale…she always greeted us when we came for devotions, was sure we had lunch afterwards & truly made us feel welcome. She showed concern for others & always took an interest in our own family. We have many hand written notes she sent us over the years. This wonderful lady will truly be missed. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers during this most difficult time. Love, Dick & Sue Baldwin
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