Steven T. Beck, 57
Steven Taylor Beck, age 57, left to see what is on the other side on August 11, 2017. Now he knows and you don't.
Steve was born at a very early age in Sioux Falls, but did most of his growing up halfway to Brandon, and was graduated from Brandon-Valley High School in 1978. After graduation, Steve spent some years wasting the money of his parents, who, fortunately, were patient and loving people. He studied at SDSU in Brookings and earned a degree in journalism. In 1985, he became creative director for Paulsen Advertising in Sioux Falls. In 1995, he became self-unemployed, and remained, gainfully so, until his departure. He did most of his marketing communications work for Showplace Wood Products in Harrisburg. Steve suffered heart failure in 2016, which offended him greatly, and he never really got over it. Mayo concluded he had a rare congenital LVNC (look it up).
Steve was preceded in death by about a bazillion people, if you add it all up, but most notably by his parents, Vi and Billy R. Beck. (Steve wrote this by the way, so cut him some slack-he's dead now.) Steve leaves behind amazing son Jared, and his lovely and gracious wife, Nikki, and their growing brood of young goobers. Steve also leaves younger brother, Barry Beck and older sister, Lori Mowbray. Steve sorely misses the finest friends any man could ask for: RAM, DX, JAO, Phoebe and Badger, Gary and the rest of you. You know who you are. He will await you on the other side, preferably poolside, but no hurry. Take your time. Steve also will miss a much accursed and beloved Goffin's cockatoo named Calvin T. Bird, his shouldermate for more than two decades. Most importantly, Steve is forever thankful for the privilege to love, admire, and share life and death with Linda Clement, his soulmate to the end. Steve will most look forward to seeing her again on the other side. But as stated prior: No hurry. Steve says goodbye and thank you all so very, very much. Steve was a lucky man.
Memorial services will begiat 2 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Main Avenue location, Sioux Falls. Private interment of his cremated remains will be at Hills of Rest at a later date. Visitation with the family will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
