Ruth Beck Wilcox Obituary
The passing of Ruth Beck Wilcox of Latham, New York, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 2, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Jack; her daughter Patti; her parents, Claus Beck and Mabel Beck; and her brothers, Lt. Lawrence Beck and Cmdr.
She is survived by: her grandchildren, Melissa Marino (Nick Marino), Ashley Zimmer, Ryan Zimmer (Kaylin), Chelsea Wilcox (Steve Knapp) and Dylan Wilcox; her great grandchildren, Emily, Madeline, Jack Marino, Jaxon Wilcox, Harrison Redd, Riley, Lucas Knapp, Olivia, Jacob and Sophia Zimmer; and her son Jay Wilcox (Michele Desrosiers).
Visitation was held on Friday, April 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (129 Old Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 11th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. Matthews Episcopal Church (129 Old Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rett Syndrome Research Trust in honor of Ruth and her great-granddaughter, Madeline. Donations can be made online at http://www.rsrt.org. or by mail to Rett Syndrome Research Trust, 67 Under Cliff Road, Trumbull, CT 06611.