Authors and Illustrators Database

Jack A. Beck

Born: 03/28/1927  Escanaba, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
Parents: Frank O. and Anna M. Beck
Spouse: Elizabeth J. Beck
Children: Michael, Nancy, Janet, William, Thomas
Address(es):
Summer:
5635 Portage Pt. - 11.4 Ln.
Escanaba, MI 49829
USA
Winter:
7808 E. Plaza Ave.
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
USA
Contact Information:
Phone: (906) 786-6385/summer
Phone: (480) 949-6503/winter

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Image of The First 100 Years of Escanaba High School Football, 1896-1996 The First 100 Years of Escanaba High School Football, 1896-1996
- Alternate title: Escanaba Eskymos 		Non Fiction, Michigan History Adult [Escanaba, Mich. : J. Beck 1997
Excerpts of the book "The First 100..." Non Fiction, History Adult Escanabe, MI: Escanaba Daily Press
What is the aim or goal of your writing: Some of my success is due to not taking no for an answer. Also that I have been a goal setter and strived to attain my goals. My work ethic involves returning to the community a portion of what the community provided for me - a chance to earn a comfortable living.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
No thanks.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Awards:

Name Date
Sales Awards from Allstate Insurance Co.

Memberships:

Name Date
Past President of Delta County Cancer Society and United Way
Past President and Lt. Gov. of Kiwanis Club
Fundraiser extraordinaire for high school athletics, high school and community college scholarships
Assisted in starting the first Delta County special days basketball tournament, now Delta County Special Olympics
Member of Salvation Army Board
Member of the Delta County Foundation
Aided in drive to build a new fieldhouse at the Escanaba area athletic field
Aided in the formation of two scholarships at the Escanaba Area High School and working on third
Membership for the Delta County Historical Society
Past President and newletter editor of the Escanaba QB Club
Assisted in formation of a stamp and coin club

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Sales agent Allstate Insurance Co. Escanaba, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1961-1989
Owner Grocery store Escanaba, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1946-1961
Oiler-various merchant vessels
- In 1989, The Merchant Seamen were recognized as Veterans of the U. S. Coast Guard 		U.S. Maritime Service 1944-1946

Other Resources:

MeLCat Links:
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Last Modified On: 8/23/2013 12:00:00 AM