Date Of Birth: November 2, 1953
Date Of Death: January 15, 2010
Karyn S. Beck, 56, of Indianapolis, passed away January 15, 2006, at the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home.Born in Fort Wayne on November 2, 1953, Ms. Beck was a market analyst for various firms, including MCI Communications and Patton Investments Management.She attended Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne, and was valedictorian of the last graduating class from that school. Ms. Beck continued her education at Yale University, New Haven, CT, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.She is survived by her father, Verlin A. Beck, sister Joyce A. Beck, brother, E. Lee (Lora) Beck, nieces Taylor and Madelyn Beck of Fort Wayne, and various uncles, aunts and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Matilda A. Beck.Arrangements are with Harry W. Moore Funeral Care. Public viewing will be held on Friday, January 22, starting at 5:00 pm, with the service at 8:00 pm, with Rev. Karen Estle, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Abbie Hunt Bryce Home, Indianapolis, or the Dream Foundation (www.dreamfoundation.org).
Trish and Max Pope says
Max worked with Karyn at MCI, and they shared many humorous memories of office life! Karyn became a friend of our family when she bravely began to accept our invitations to dinner with our two small, lively children. When we were preparing to move from Indianapolis to New Mexico almost 5 years ago, Karyn came over with the two things we needed most–aspirin and packing tape. She gave us wonderful little presents through the years that we always appreciated–ceramic snowpeople with our names on them, reindeer ornaments she had made herself, stuffed toys for the kids. We appreciated her kindness, her wry sense of humor, her sparkling intelligence–and we will miss her very much.
Elaine Keplinger Christen says
I am so very sorry to read of Karyn’s passing. Karyn and I attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School and I remember her fondly. She was was always so quiet and shy…but with the most endearing and genuine smile. Karyn was the tall, slender, brilliant girl in the class, and I not only liked her–I admired her. She was so elegant, even for such a young person. Karyn could ace the hardest test, and still be so modest. She was truly gifted–not only intellectually, but as one who genuinely cared about others. There are classmates from elementary school that–even many, many years later–we think back and smile and wonder how they are, and where they are, and we hope they are doing well. Karyn was one of those people for me. Karyn is such a beautiful memory for me of our childhood school days. I send you, her family, my heartfelt condolences. Today feels a little less brighter, a little less warm somehow. Karyn, I know you’re smiling down at us all. Love you!
Pediatric Associates Inc says
Joyce,
We are all sorry for the loss of your sister. May the memories of the hot air balloon ride, horseback riding and other adventures you shared over the last couple of years brighten the days ahead.
Terri YountMuncie says
Karyn’s dry, macabre humor had a way of always catching us off guard. She was quick witted and very entertaining in her own wry way. Karyn was one of the brightest people I will ever know in my lifetime and I am very grateful that I was able to spend time with her in her final year. During that time I watched her slowly find a true peace within herself. The caterpillar became a butterfly and flew away. May the Universe welcome you Karyn.