Patricia “Pat” Ann Beck of Hemlock, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her family at the age of 92 years. Patricia was born on August 7, 1933, in Merrill, Michigan, the daughter of Elmer W. Teall and Veronica (Kissane) Teall.

Patricia lived a long life rooted in faith and family. She grew up in Merrill, Michigan and after graduating High School there, met the love of her life Richard J. Beck from Hemlock, Michigan. They married on August 21, 1954, and shared 60 beautiful years together in Hemlock, Michigan before Richard “Dick” preceded her in death on December 29, 2014. Surviving Patricia are her five children: Diane Schroeder; Chris (Lynda) Beck; Joanne (John) Livingston, Kathy (Darren) Forbes; Cindy (Greg) Velez; ten grandchildren: Pete (Kristie) Cramton, Jon (Jamie) Beck, Will (Kristine) Bauer, Matthew (Rheannon) Thorington, Thomas (Britney) Thorington, Jessi Thorington, Amanda (Mick) Winspear, Kelsey (Tom) Gehrke; Morgan Velez, Madison Velez, and eleven great grandchildren: Caden, Beckett, Noah, Harlan, Benjamin, Sophia, Jack, Joelle, Lincoln, Arlo, and Ivy.

Patricia was a devoted Catholic and parishioner of St. John XXIII in Hemlock. She was an active member of the Washington Society Club in Saginaw where she had many wonderful friends and enjoyed polka dancing there among other locations with her husband. She made a home filled with endless warmth, love, and good humor for her family, and many lasting memories.

Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 5, 2026, at St. John XXIII Parish, St. Mary Church, 151 St. Mary Dr., Hemlock MI 48626. Rev. Fr. Sunil Kumar Pallela will officiate with burial to follow in Richland Township Cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the church from 9:00 am until the time of mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John XXIII Catholic Parish. 

Arrangements were entrusted to W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 201 N. Miller Rd., Saginaw, MI 48609. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.casefuneralhome.com