Beck, Bernice M. (nee. Eckert) age 99 of Waterford passed away peacefully with loving family at her side at home on June 8, 2020. She was born on the family farm in Burlington on August 20, 1920 the daughter of the late John and Rose (nee. Ketterhagen) Eckert. Bernice was a graduate of Burlington High School. On February 12, 1944 she married Robert J. "Bob" Beck in Burlington. The couple had been married 68 years when Bob passed away in 2012. Bernice and Bob owned and operated Beck's Food Market for 22 years, where Bernice worked side by side with her husband. Later the couple worked for Dick's Red Bell Market in Waterford. She was a proud member of St. Thomas Church, where she helped with Fish Fry's and Church festival. Bernice enjoyed lunching with the Birthday Club ladies, but mostly she enjoyed the company of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survived by her Four Children: Michael of Waterford, Gregory (Sandy) of Rochester, Robert (Pam) of Waterford and James Beck of Milwaukee. Grandchildren: Andrew (Kandiss)Beck, Anthony Beck, Alexi (Jeff) Roen, Christine Beck and Dylan (Brooke) Beck. Great-grandchildren: Hadlee, Kinsee, Jack, Chance, Rainer, and Hattie, one sister-in-law: Mary Beck other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, Husband Bob, Brothers: Rudy (Florence)Eckert Romie (Leona) Eckert Don (Rosella)Eckert and Sam (Janet) Eckert and sisters: Mona (George) Bolger, Ester (Mike) Ruble and Jeanette (Carl) Pachey.
Due to COVID – 19 restriction Private Family Mass will be held on Saturday. Public is welcome to join the family at St. Thomas Cemetery on Saturday June 13th at 12 Noon in St. Thomas Cemetery with a celebration of life to take place at Cotton Exchange following committal and burial services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Thomas Church. Family wishes to send a heartfelt thank you to Aurora at Home Hospice of Burlington for their special care of our Mom and Grandmother Bernice.
Mealy Funeral Home