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LT Charles Wesley Beck II

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LT Charles Wesley Beck II Veteran

Birth
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Death
19 Dec 2012 (aged 79)
Burial
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA Add to Map
Plot
SECTION COL-D ROW CT2 SITE C41
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US Navy Korea

Charles Wesley Beck was born in Fort Worth, Texas on June 26, 1933, and passed away on December 19, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Beck; daughter Julia Kenner and her husband, Don; step-daughter Peggy Ann Thomas and her husband, Michael; granddaughters Catherine, Isabella, and Crista. He is also survived by his "Best Bud" and dearest friend, Tom Morey. Charles and Tom spent many happy hours and hard work restoring classic cars, telling war stories, talking about flying and their Navy experiences, also discussing politics and life. Charles graduated from U.T. Austin in 1954 with a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering and was commissioned as a Navy Lieutenant. He completed four years of active duty at sea and at NACS and NASA as a Research Engineer 1957-1958. In 1960 he returned to U.T. Austin where he graduated with a B.S. and M.S in Electrical Engineering. In 1975 he became the founding President of International Avionics, a position he held until his death. The company is a supplier of annunciator systems and control electronics to the general aviation industry, both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket completion centers. Charles was dedicated to the design and manufacture of products that improved the safety and operation of aircraft. He received a J.D. from Baylor University School of Law in 1986. He was a member of the State Bar of Texas, and he was a Registered Professional Engineer. The family extends thanks and recognition to dear friends Sandra and Kenneth for their support during Charles's final years. Charles final act of generosity was participation in the Willed Body Program of U.T. Southwestern Medical School. A memorial service to honor his life and legacy will be held at a later date. and just a reminder: "Charles, do not tinker with any wings up there!"
Published in Dallas Morning News on January 6, 2013
US Navy Korea

Charles Wesley Beck was born in Fort Worth, Texas on June 26, 1933, and passed away on December 19, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Beck; daughter Julia Kenner and her husband, Don; step-daughter Peggy Ann Thomas and her husband, Michael; granddaughters Catherine, Isabella, and Crista. He is also survived by his "Best Bud" and dearest friend, Tom Morey. Charles and Tom spent many happy hours and hard work restoring classic cars, telling war stories, talking about flying and their Navy experiences, also discussing politics and life. Charles graduated from U.T. Austin in 1954 with a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering and was commissioned as a Navy Lieutenant. He completed four years of active duty at sea and at NACS and NASA as a Research Engineer 1957-1958. In 1960 he returned to U.T. Austin where he graduated with a B.S. and M.S in Electrical Engineering. In 1975 he became the founding President of International Avionics, a position he held until his death. The company is a supplier of annunciator systems and control electronics to the general aviation industry, both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket completion centers. Charles was dedicated to the design and manufacture of products that improved the safety and operation of aircraft. He received a J.D. from Baylor University School of Law in 1986. He was a member of the State Bar of Texas, and he was a Registered Professional Engineer. The family extends thanks and recognition to dear friends Sandra and Kenneth for their support during Charles's final years. Charles final act of generosity was participation in the Willed Body Program of U.T. Southwestern Medical School. A memorial service to honor his life and legacy will be held at a later date. and just a reminder: "Charles, do not tinker with any wings up there!"
Published in Dallas Morning News on January 6, 2013

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  • Created by: Tim
  • Added: Sep 30, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117862571/charles_wesley-beck: accessed ), memorial page for LT Charles Wesley Beck II (26 Jun 1933–19 Dec 2012), Find a Grave Memorial ID 117862571, citing Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Tim (contributor 46844902).