Mike truly inspired me.
He made me realize that there is still so much I can achieve, build and accomplish in me life with hard work and dedication.
Jon's Farm is a magical gift from Heaven created by an angel, a master and an artist.
I will never forget and forever cherish the numerous amount of stories I was told in the little amount of time I was blessed with  his presence. 
I will never underestimate the profound impact a person can have on my life no matter how long or short the time spent together is.
To me he is~Forever a Friend~Forever an Angel~Forever a Blessing~Forever an Inspiration 
R.I.P my friend.

Came by to Mike's grave site with his Niece (my daughter) Tricia and the grandkids Peter and Ruby. It was nice to see he has his gravestone already.

Jim and Jesse Sisk, we are neighbors of Mike, just up the street and around the corner. We love him dearly and spent many hours studying the Baha'i faith, he was devoted lover of the Baha'is. Every other Friday he would cook lunch for us at his little Smurf house, or we would cook lunch for him at our Ranch. Say prayers and study a bit. He always came by on his way to the little market down the street, to share goodies, and talk about his latest project with such enthusiasm and joy. He loves to talk about his dogs, his love for animals was deep and very sincere. We enjoyed the many special hours with Michael, he also enjoyed Baha'i gatherings, & rode with us lots of times. We enjoyed him very much. May the angels welcome him to the next world

Opa took his buddies for a ride to see the family. When Nick met Nick.

He loved all of his animals unconditionally! I admired that about him. Most if not all of the pictures I would get from Opa were of the dogs and Jon’s farm. 🧡

I am beyond grateful to Opa for how much he did for Cap’n when I couldn’t. He took him in during a difficult time in my life and did all he could to take care of him. I remember when I finally got stationed shoreside and asked if I could have Cap’n home with me, Opa said he had to make sure my yard was big enough before he could say yes. That’s when I knew Cap’n was already at his forever home with Opa.

I felt like sharing one of the letters from Opa that I kept all these years. It is from around the time he first started working on the farm and asked to be called Opa. 🧡

Oldest King great grandson touring the farm❤️

A family pic of our stop at the farm❤️

Opa taking his King grandkids and great grandchildren on a tour of the farm🤗

Another tour of the latest developments at the property.

Mike was a sweetheart and a great cousin. I am reminiscing about the Thanksgiving Dinners at our Grandma’s home and my mom driving us out to Azusa when we were kids. Beck and MacLauchlin kids in Big Bear 1960!
May your Soul joyfully soar through the universe Mike.

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mike.  I am sorry for your loss.   Mike was kind, friendly, and wonderful person.  I first met Mike in December 2014 at the  High  Desert Veteran Center attending a Veterans group.  He was a joy.  He was always talking about his animals, especially his chickens.   So, the group named him "Mike the chicken man".  The group will miss Mike but will never forget him.  With deepest sympathy.   Manny Sanchez USAF (Ret.)

Mike is demonstrating how he makes apple cider vinegar. He was so resourceful.

Mike was giving David an update on his farm.

Bearded Mike with brothers David and Pat.

OPA working on the GREAT HALL with his crew.

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Michael Allen Beck

14 July, 1948 – 3 January, 2025

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