Douglas Beck
1931 - 2017
VETERAN
❦ Early Life: Douglas and his twin, Ardena, were born April 29, 1931, to Wesley Julius and Sarah Delilah "Sadie" Atwood Beck, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, where he grew up. Doug graduated from Pleasant Grove High School where he and Ardena were Homecoming King and Queen.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: In 1953, Doug graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in education and got his master's degree from BYU in 1964. Doug also proudly served his country. He was a gifted athlete and his passion was sports, especially basketball and football. Some of his favorite memories were from playing on the championship All-Church and All-Navy teams. He also had fond memories of playing for BYU. He loyally followed BYU sports up until the day before he passed, at which time, he was visited by a host of BYU football players who thanked him for his loyal lifetime support. During his career, Doug coached high school basketball and football teams to win state championships. Something he was very proud of. He taught high school for many years in California and then returned to Utah to finish out his career and to retire. During his 45 years in education, Doug had very fond memories of students and fellow faculty. He was a passionate believer in being well-informed. Douglas Beck, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully in his room at Legacy Village of Provo on October 29, 2017, with his daughter and grandson at his side. He was 86.
❦ Survived By: His son, Robert Beck; daughters, Julia Atwood and Sharon Evans; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
❦ Preceded In Death By: His parents; his sisters, Ardena Beck and Maurine Jorgensen; and brothers, Reed A. Beck and Merrill Beck.
❦ Services: Private graveside
❦ Arranged By: Olpin Family Mortuary
❦ Burial: Pleasant Grove City Cemetery
Military Honors: American Legion Post 72
Obituary: © 2017 Oct | Olpin Family Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1931 - 2017
VETERAN
❦ Early Life: Douglas and his twin, Ardena, were born April 29, 1931, to Wesley Julius and Sarah Delilah "Sadie" Atwood Beck, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, where he grew up. Doug graduated from Pleasant Grove High School where he and Ardena were Homecoming King and Queen.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: In 1953, Doug graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in education and got his master's degree from BYU in 1964. Doug also proudly served his country. He was a gifted athlete and his passion was sports, especially basketball and football. Some of his favorite memories were from playing on the championship All-Church and All-Navy teams. He also had fond memories of playing for BYU. He loyally followed BYU sports up until the day before he passed, at which time, he was visited by a host of BYU football players who thanked him for his loyal lifetime support. During his career, Doug coached high school basketball and football teams to win state championships. Something he was very proud of. He taught high school for many years in California and then returned to Utah to finish out his career and to retire. During his 45 years in education, Doug had very fond memories of students and fellow faculty. He was a passionate believer in being well-informed. Douglas Beck, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully in his room at Legacy Village of Provo on October 29, 2017, with his daughter and grandson at his side. He was 86.
❦ Survived By: His son, Robert Beck; daughters, Julia Atwood and Sharon Evans; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
❦ Preceded In Death By: His parents; his sisters, Ardena Beck and Maurine Jorgensen; and brothers, Reed A. Beck and Merrill Beck.
❦ Services: Private graveside
❦ Arranged By: Olpin Family Mortuary
❦ Burial: Pleasant Grove City Cemetery
Military Honors: American Legion Post 72
Obituary: © 2017 Oct | Olpin Family Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Douglas Beck
1931 - 2017
VETERAN
❦ Early Life: Douglas and his twin, Ardena, were born April 29, 1931, to Wesley Julius and Sarah Delilah "Sadie" Atwood Beck, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, where he grew up. Doug graduated from Pleasant Grove High School where he and Ardena were Homecoming King and Queen.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: In 1953, Doug graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in education and got his master's degree from BYU in 1964. Doug also proudly served his country. He was a gifted athlete and his passion was sports, especially basketball and football. Some of his favorite memories were from playing on the championship All-Church and All-Navy teams. He also had fond memories of playing for BYU. He loyally followed BYU sports up until the day before he passed, at which time, he was visited by a host of BYU football players who thanked him for his loyal lifetime support. During his career, Doug coached high school basketball and football teams to win state championships. Something he was very proud of. He taught high school for many years in California and then returned to Utah to finish out his career and to retire. During his 45 years in education, Doug had very fond memories of students and fellow faculty. He was a passionate believer in being well-informed. Douglas Beck, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully in his room at Legacy Village of Provo on October 29, 2017, with his daughter and grandson at his side. He was 86.
❦ Survived By: His son, Robert Beck; daughters, Julia Atwood and Sharon Evans; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
❦ Preceded In Death By: His parents; his sisters, Ardena Beck and Maurine Jorgensen; and brothers, Reed A. Beck and Merrill Beck.
❦ Services: Private graveside
❦ Arranged By: Olpin Family Mortuary
❦ Burial: Pleasant Grove City Cemetery
Military Honors: American Legion Post 72
Obituary: © 2017 Oct | Olpin Family Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1931 - 2017
VETERAN
❦ Early Life: Douglas and his twin, Ardena, were born April 29, 1931, to Wesley Julius and Sarah Delilah "Sadie" Atwood Beck, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, where he grew up. Doug graduated from Pleasant Grove High School where he and Ardena were Homecoming King and Queen.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: In 1953, Doug graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in education and got his master's degree from BYU in 1964. Doug also proudly served his country. He was a gifted athlete and his passion was sports, especially basketball and football. Some of his favorite memories were from playing on the championship All-Church and All-Navy teams. He also had fond memories of playing for BYU. He loyally followed BYU sports up until the day before he passed, at which time, he was visited by a host of BYU football players who thanked him for his loyal lifetime support. During his career, Doug coached high school basketball and football teams to win state championships. Something he was very proud of. He taught high school for many years in California and then returned to Utah to finish out his career and to retire. During his 45 years in education, Doug had very fond memories of students and fellow faculty. He was a passionate believer in being well-informed. Douglas Beck, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully in his room at Legacy Village of Provo on October 29, 2017, with his daughter and grandson at his side. He was 86.
❦ Survived By: His son, Robert Beck; daughters, Julia Atwood and Sharon Evans; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
❦ Preceded In Death By: His parents; his sisters, Ardena Beck and Maurine Jorgensen; and brothers, Reed A. Beck and Merrill Beck.
❦ Services: Private graveside
❦ Arranged By: Olpin Family Mortuary
❦ Burial: Pleasant Grove City Cemetery
Military Honors: American Legion Post 72
Obituary: © 2017 Oct | Olpin Family Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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