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Gordon Beck
July 22, 1923 - March 2, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Gordon was born in Vulcan, Alberta on July 22, 1923, the son of Chester and Ethel Beck. He died on March 2, 2016 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.<br /><br />Dad grew up on his parents' farm in the Pine Lake district, enjoying a happy childhood surrounded by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. He attended school at Pine Lake and he really loved to hunt and trap. He married his sweetheart, Isabelle in 1949 and together they enjoyed raising their four children. Dad built a thriving resort, Beck's Cabins and he also farmed. The community of Pine Lake was an integral part of Gordon's life. He was President of the Pine Lake Chamber of Commerce for 10 years, was instrumental in the building of the Pine Lake Hub as President and was an active member of The 40+ Club. Hunting, enjoying nature, and building were some of his favourite pastimes.<br /><br />Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Isabelle; his son, Lyle; and his daughters, Nancy (Derek) Nelson and Laurel (Stan) Phillips. Also treasuring his memory are five grandchildren: Craig and Mark Phillips, and Ben, Sam and Emma Beck. He also enjoyed his great-grandson, William. He was predeceased by brothers, Glen, Earl and Ronald; his daughter, Betty-Lou; and grandson, Max. Gordon will be fondly remembered by his siblings, Lavonne (Larry) Thomas and Ruby (Lorne) Olmstead. He was a great uncle to his many nieces and nephews. <br /><br />Gordon was a kind and generous man, known to be quite the jokester and was loved and respected by all. He enjoyed his relationships with friends, neighbours and his Beck's Cabins customers who became family over the years. The family would like to thank all the staff at the Red Deer Regional Hospital for their kind and compassionate care.<br /><br />A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charities of the donor&rsquo;s choice.</div>