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Stephen Arthur Beck © The Hunter Enterprise 08-14-1919 Submitted by: Emily Jordan
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Stephen Arthur Beck was born December 25, 1864, at Lebanon, Boone Co., Indiana, and died August 6, 1919, at his home near Hunter, Okla., at the age of 54 years, 7 months and 12 days.
His parents moved to Missouri when he was one year old. He made his home in Henry co. and later at Rich Hill, Mo., until he moved to his homestead in Oklahoma in 1893, where he lived until his death.
He was married to Nora Anne Lawson, December 4, 1887, at Rich Hill, Mo. To this union were born 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls, all of whom are living.
He is survived by his wife, 8 children, 3 grandchildren, one brother, H.V. Beck of Colby, Kans., and one sister, Mrs. S.E. Keedy, Kansas City, Mo.
Mr. Beck was converted when 22 years of age and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. Later he was affiliated with the Pentecostal Holiness Church. His religious Conviction was the ruling guide of his life.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Saturday afternoon, August 9, the ministers taking part being Rev. F.M. Simpson, pastor of the Methodist church here, who read the scripture lesson; prayer by Rev. Johnson, who is a friend and former neighbor of the family.
In the passing on of Mr. Beck, the community loses one of its most substantial and highly respected citizens and the sympathy of all be extended to the family in their bereavement.
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