Delmar Gretchen Beck (nee Walton)
April 16, 1939 - January 26, 2025
Funeral Home Wojcik's Funeral Chapel
DELMAR GRETCHEN BECK
(nee Walton)
Delmar Gretchen Beck (nee Walton). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mom and grandma. Peacefully, with family by her side, Del passed away at Riverview Health Centre on January 26, 2025, at the age of 85 years.
Del was born in Stonewall, Manitoba and grew up in Winnipeg. As a child she took dance classes and loved to skate. After graduating from Daniel McIntyre Collegiate, Del embarked on a long career in Office Administration and Human Resource Management. She was first employed at Remington Rand, followed by Western Smallware and then American Motors. Del’s last 22 years of her career were spent at Purolator Courier, where she hired and mentored hundreds of people and made wonderful lifelong friends.
Del was a working wife and mother to her 3 children, Ron (Lyle), Ken (Karen) and Leanne (Gord). She supported them in all their endeavors and was proud of all their accomplishments. Del was an excellent cook and baker and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends.
The last 12 years of Del’s life were brightened by the arrival of her granddaughter, Sadie. Nothing brought her more joy than being with Sadie and watching her golf, play hockey, or perform in piano and dance recitals, among many other activities. In her later years, while dealing with some health struggles, Del was grateful for the love and support from her children, her sister Linda Dixon, and many good friends. She was very thankful for the excellent care she received from the extraordinary team of physicians and nurses at CancerCare Manitoba and Riverview Health Centre.
A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers donations to CancerCare Manitoba would be greatly appreciated.
Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I’ll miss you
until we meet again.
Love you Mom
Love you Grandma