Gladys Ann Beck

Gladys Beck, 95, of Grand Terrace passed away on Friday June 2, 2023. She was born May 15, 1928 in Bird Island, Minnesota to Joseph and Margaret Melsha. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Melvin Beck, and son Roger. Gladys is survived by her daughters and son and their spouses, Debbie and Craig Moseley, Teresa and Larry Shell, Michael and Michelle Beck, along with 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Gladys lived a long life filled with travel and adventure. Throughout their military life they lived in Missouri, California, Japan, Oregon, Azores, with a final destination of Grand Terrace, California for the past 53 years. She traveled to Germany, Italy and China. Gladys worked for the Base Exchange at Norton and March Air Force base for almost 15 years then joined the family owned business for 23 years.

She was an active member of the Lions and Lioness Club for over 26 years where her efforts focused on the Guide Dogs of the Desert, glasses donations, Bingo, Pancake Breakfast and other events. Her dedication was recognized with two Melvin Jones Awards, the Lions Club highest honor for volunteer service.

She loved being with her family which gave her greatest joy. Her knowledge, ingenuity and creativity served her well both at home, work and in her volunteer service.

Friends and Family are invited to celebrate her life with a Mass on June 29, 2023, 10:00 am at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church 12745 Oriole Ave, Grand Terrace, California followed by a reception in the Meeting Hall.

In Loving Memory

Gladys Beck

Born

May 15, 1928

Bird Island, Minnesota

Entered into Rest

June 2, 2023

Redlands, California

Mass of Christian Burial

June 29, 2023 10:00 am

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church

12745 Oriole Ave

Grand Terrace, California

Officiating

Msg

Interment

Riverside National Cemetery

Riverside, California

Gladys has asked in lieu of flowers that donations be made to:

Grand Terrace Veterans' Wall

22400 Barton Road #21-395

Grand Terrace, CA 92313

Veteranswalloffreedom.org

Or

City of Hope – Cancer

Cityofhope.org/giving/give-honor-or-memory