Delton Beck
July 7, 1936 ~ October 19, 2021
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Delton F. Beck, 85, of Ree Heights, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the Highmore Health in Highmore.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Ree Heights Auditorium, with burial to follow at Morningside Cemetery, Ree Heights. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 31, 2021, with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the Ree Heights Auditorium.
Delton was the second child of Howard and Grace (Williams) Beck, born on July 7,1936 on the Beck farm northwest of Ree Heights. In 1944, their family moved into Ree Heights. Delton attended all his years of school at the Ree Heights School, graduating in 1954.
Delton drove trucks and tractors from a very young age, as his parents owned and operated Beck Trucking. Following high school, Delton continued driving semi-truck for Beck Trucking, along with building windmills around the countryside. In 1954, Delton started working part time setting up equipment for the Ree Heights Implement. In 1959, Delton began working full time for the Implement store becoming their mechanic. Delton mainly worked on International Harvester tractors. He worked for the Ree Heights Implement for 42 years before purchasing the shop in 1996, at which time he started Beck’s Repair. Delton continued to work on tractors, trucks, washing machines, dryers, and international mower heads. Delton enjoyed his work; he never did retire; it was his health that slowed him down until he couldn’t do it any longer. Delton was active in the Ree Heights Fire Department for 62 years, as well as being active on the town board and working for the town for many years. Delton enjoyed getting together with his family having campfires, making homemade ice cream with his children and grandchildren (this was a favorite), hunting, fishing, camping, sawing wood, trains, and playing guitar.
On October 13, 1962, he was united in marriage to Carole Simons, To this union, four children made Delton’s family.
He is survived by his wife, Carole of 59 years; children: Anita Beck, Spokane, WA, Marjorie (Margie) (Jeff) Parmely, Miller, SD, Jared (Laura) Beck, Huron, SD, and Holly (Allen) Schaefers, Clear Lake, SD; grandchildren: Zachary Schmidt, Spokane, WA, Kristi Schmidt Liberty Lake, WA, Tara Parmely (fiancé, Brad Bierman), St Lawrence, SD, Trevor Parmely Lincoln, NE, and Noah, Jonah and Lydia Beck, Huron, SD.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Howard (1974) and Grace (1978); two sisters: Ellen Jones (2005) and Betty Fink (2017); and one brother, Dean Beck (2005), one niece, Michele Fink; and one nephew, Dayle Jones.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Delton’s arrangements.
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To his wife and family, Delton was one of a kind. He was my best friend, we spent many happy times together, many hours resolving the world's problems. He was the greatest and I'm so sorry he's gone. All my sympathy to all of you.
Dear Beck Family. We are so sorry. Delton was so special to us. He was the Best Man at our wedding. And the memories of the dances in Ree Heights back in the 60's and 70's and so many other good times, so much fun and all the visits. One of our first stops was always at Delton's shop to say hi whenever we made the trip back to visit folks. This is a huge loss in our lives and there are no words to say how much we will miss just knowing he was there. Our lives are better for having had him as a best friend for nearly a lifetime. Our deepest sympathy.
Love, Verlin and Irene Schock
Margie, Jeff, and family, Thinking of you during this sad time. I remember when Delton would come and stay at your house while Carol did her running around in town and he would tell me it was the best to be. What a wonderful daughter, son-in-law and grandkids you all where to him. May the memories bring you tears, smiles, and peace. Hugs.
To the Beck family,
My condolence and sympathy to you all. He was an awesome man. I didn't get to visit every time I came back home but enjoyed the visit when I did.
A story sticks in my mind. It was a New Years Day and my car was gas flooded and I needed it worked on so I could get to a dance that night. I said I would give a million dollars to get it running. Delton didn't pause to get right on it. Well, between Delton and my brother Butch,they made out a bogus bill which was more than I could afford ! A memory of Delton that sticks in my mind. A wonerful and thoughtful man.
To the Beck family, I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. The Ree Heights “days” are fond memories of the past and most memories include the some part of the Beck family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I so looked forward to go to Ree Heights to get tractors repaired by Delton. He would visit with anyone while he was working. Very interesting and talented man. My condolences to the family.
Dear Carol and family-
My very deepest sympathies to all of your in the loss of Delton!! I always enjoyed visiting with him at your folks and on Miller. May God Bless and comfort you all!
HUGS, thoughts, and prayers sent your way.🙏🙏