Shirley Lorraine Beck Dutt, 81, of Easton, passed peacefully into her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest.
Born: A daughter of the late Stewart and Lottie Beck, she was born and raised in Wallenpaupack Village, Hawley, PA. She graduated with high honors from Moravian College in 1954 and has lived in Easton since then.
Personal: Known to her family as Emmy and Mazdie, Shirley was love personified. She had an endless supply of smiles, hugs, love and encouragement for everyone she met. A loving and devoted wife and mother, a beam of sunshine and a devout Christian, she brightened the world and will be sorely missed.
Memberships: Shirley was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem for 60 years.
Survivors: Her loving husband of 56 years: Karl; daughters: Janna and Lisa; son: Andrew; brother: Warren Beck; and four grandsons: Karl, Joey, Theo and Ian. She was predeceased by her brothers: Merrill, Theodore, Franklin, Elbert, Blaine and Richard Beck.
Services: A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 1st at 2:00 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center Street, Bethlehem with a reception to follow. Shirley was laid to rest in a private family service at Easton Cemetery in January. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton handled the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Seth & Barbara Schneible
January 9, 2014 at 12:44 pm
Our hearts are broken. We have shared our many memories of Tafton and the mutual relationships that Shirley had there. May Karl and the children know that our prayers are with them as we all feel the loss of a very kind and loving friend.
Bob and Ginger DeBias
January 9, 2014 at 7:16 pm
Mr. Dutt and Family – Please accept our condolences on your loss of your loving wife and mother. We hope that the memories you shared throughout the years will help you through this trying time.
Deanne Beck
January 10, 2014 at 4:24 pm
Dear Karl, Janna, and Lisa,
Shirley was a wonderful aunt: I loved her so much. Before she was married to you, Karl(!), I stayed with her – and Grandma Beck – for a month or so. I was probably 13 or 14. Shirley always listened to my long, drawn-out rehashes of movies I’d seen, laughed in the right places, commiserated. Indeed, I have so many good memories of her…. Much love to you all, as you mourn your wife and mom.
Blessings, always –
Niece/cousin,
Deanne
Joan Savage
January 16, 2014 at 10:54 am
Karl and Family
I am saddened to hear of Shirley’s passing. We were good schoolmates over 70 years ago at Hawley High. We never lost touch completely, but our
friendship was renewed in the past few years when she made a local historical presentation. Since then we have had a lively correspondence.
I will miss my friend.
janice m. snyder
February 26, 2014 at 11:55 am
Dr. Dutt, so sorry to hear about your loss and I’m sure the pain in March is still the same. As you share, talk and remember, may you truly find that the one you loved so much is still living in your hearts. My condolences to you and your family. I hope to be at the service on Saturday. Love Janice Snyder and Jive