Obituary of Ella Frank Beck (nee Martens)

In Memory of Ella Frank Beck

April 2, 1935 – October 20, 2024 Obituary of Ella Frank Beck

Ella Frank Beck (Martens) was born on April 2, 1935, in Three Hills, Alberta. Ella passed away at the age of 89 in Sunshine Lodge in Drumheller, Alberta on October 20th, 2024. Ella married Morris Beck on April 26^th, 1954, at the Handhills Lake Clubhouse.

Ella was predeceased by her husband Morris Beck, her mother, Cornelia Martens, and father, Franz Johann Martens as well as siblings: Abraham Martens, Louise Martens, Johann Martens, Katie Martens, Susie Martens and Johnny Martens, Son-in-law Bradley Guidolin, Grandson Randy Burt and granddaughter Kaoma Burt.

Ella is survived by her siblings: Marie Rempfer, Martha Burwood, Frank Martens (Jane), and Hilda Jackson and sisters-in-law Jeannette Martens and Viola Pearson (Dick) and brother-in-law Pat Rowden. She is also survived by her children: Terry Beck (Carol), Kathy Matlock (Len), Robin Beck (Vicki), Barb Guidolin, Darrell Beck, Lorna Hinz (Brian Black), Dollene Beck (Randy Brown) along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

Ella Beck’s Life

Ella grew up on the farm with her parents and siblings and went to school in Three Hills. Once she married Morris Beck, they moved to the Beck Homestead in Handhills, Alberta in 1954. On top of raising her children, Ella was always busy growing vegetable and flower gardens and raised chickens and goats. She also helped on the farm and in the fields wherever needed.

Ella was also a very active community member volunteering for various Handhills events as well as a member of the Handhills Ladies Aide throughout the years. Ella always kept busy as she loved cooking, baking, crocheting, walking and painting rocks. Following the death of her husband Morris Beck, Ella moved to Drumheller and then finally moved into Sunshine Lodge for the last four years. The grandchildren were always welcome at Grandma’s house wherever she lived.

Memorial Service

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Handhills Clubhouse on November 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM.

If desired, memorial donations may be made directly to Kidney Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation or organization of your choice. Please dress casually.

During the service those in attendance will be given an opportunity to share some of their favorite memories of Ella Beck. For those not able to attend, if you have a favorite memory, send it to kat_len@telus.net and it will be read on your behalf.

Interment will take place at a later date at the Beck Homestead.