Michelle Marie Beck

Michelle Marie Beck, age 50, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at her home in Aurora, Colo. She was born March 8, 1971, in Charlevoix to Robert and Linda Martin. She was a 1989 graduate of Mancelona High School. She married Brian Beck on May 5, 1995, in Mancelona and they enjoyed 26 years of marriage. Michelle was a fulltime homemaker, mother, and military spouse living in Texas and Colorado throughout her husband’s 21-year career. Michelle truly lived life to the fullest and had many interests. She was very active in crafting and belonged to a local crafting club. She made many personal gifts for friends and family over the years. She and her husband also belonged to a local motorcycle club. Michelle’s other passions were cooking, dogs and hiking the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. She is survived by her husband, Brian; her son Alexander; her six siblings, Robin (Dan) Bean, Ryan Martin, Carmin Martin, Kelly Martin, and Christian Martin (Jennifer Larson); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family, friends, and others whose lives Michelle touched are invited to the Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave, Aurora, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021. In lieu of flowers, the Beck family requests that a donation be made to the American Cancer Society, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Wounded Warrior Project or Tunnels to Towers in Michelle’s name. A second graveside service will be held in Mancelona on July 17, 2021.