W. Beck

W.Michael Beck passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, January 5, 2012 in Berlin, Maryland. Mike was born on February 11, 1943 in Washington, DC. He graduated from Wheaton High School in 1961 and the Benjamin Franklin University in 1967. Shortly thereafter on his first attempt he achieved his goal of becoming a C.P.A. He worked for DCAA and Coopers & Lybrand, and retired as senior Vice President and CFO of Westat, Inc. Mike touched many lives, often profoundly. He was an inspirational and accomplished youth football coach for Wheaton Boys Club in the Beltway League and was a generous volunteer and contributor to many other organizations. He loved being in a rowboat with his kids, with a fishing rod in his hand and a northern pike in the other. Mike is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of 49 years, Carol Lee (nee Colwell); their children Shawn (Sindy), Cari Lyn (Rich)Pierce and Craig (Michele); sisters Karen Weston and Barbara Kausch. He was the proud grandfather of seven Emory, Stella, Lucien, Carlin, Brayton, Tanner and Colin. Funeral services were held in Rockville, Maryland on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. A graveside committal will be held Monday, January 16, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Danbury Cemetery, Danbury, Wisconsin.