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Oscar Beck • 1937 - 2008 Oscar F. Beck was born on June 6, 1937, the son of Herman O. and Hannah K. (Buterbaugh) Beck in Burnside, Pennsylvania. He was raised and educated in the Burnside area, graduating from Burnside High School. On August 17, 1954, he enlisted into the United States Air Force. He proudly served his country and was stationed in Germany, Turkey, Japan, England, and Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND. He was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Force Longevity Service Award with four Oak Leaf Clusters. He was honorably discharged June 30, 1979, as a Master Sergeant. Oscar married Sun Cha November 30, 1970, in Grand Forks, ND. Following his discharge from the Air Force, Oscar worked for TCI Cable Company in Minot as an engineer, retiring after 29 years. Oscar enjoyed collecting stamps, coins, and trains, as well as working with fireworks, computers, and electronics. Oscar especially enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Eli. Those who shared his life: Wife Sun Cha Beck, Minot; daughter Mary (Zac) Miller, Burlington, ND; Grandson Eli Miller; brothers: William (Kathy) Beck, Liverpool, PA; Aaron Beck, Richland, Missouri: sisters: Sylvia (George) Johnson, Burnside, PA; Janice Gardener, Hastings, PA; Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation: Monday, September 29, 2008 from 2-7 pm at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot Funeral Service: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot Officiant: Rev. Dr. Bob Edwards, First Presbyterian Church Music Honorary Bearers: Oscar's family and friends Active Bearers: Members of the Minot Air Force Base
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Oscar
Beck, 71, Minot, a loving husband, father and grandfather, died
Saturday, September 27, 2008 in a Minot nursing home.