Robert D. Beck

Memorial services for Robert D. Beck, 58, of Ft.Pierce, FL, formerly of Davenport, will be held on April 4th, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church, Ft. Pierce, FL. A private inurnment will take place in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Robert passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013 in Florida. Cunnick-Collins Mortuary and Cremation Service is assisting family with arrangements.Robert Donald Beck was born on March 8, 1955 in Davenport, IA, the son of Milton and Shirley (Williams) Beck. Robert graduated from Davenport Central High School in 1973. He then attended Iowa State University where he studied Theology and then attended the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago where he graduated June 7, 1981. He was ordained on June 14, 1981. His his first calling was at the Zieger Memorial Church in Muscatine. He also served other churches in Denver, Co, New Mexico, and Grimes, IA. He left the ministry in 1998 and worked in long term care and Hospice.Survivors include - his Son: Zach Beckand a Grandson: Ayden Beck of Grimes, IA; 2 Daughters: Sarah Beck of Waukee, IA and Elizabeth Beck of Ft. Pierce, FL. Also surviving are his father and step-mother, Milton and Margaret Beck and Brother, Richard Beck.He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Beck, grandparents, Agnes and Howard Williams, and Bertha and Lansing Beck.Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Chicago, (2211 N Oak Park Ave Chicago, IL 60707).