Meribah Jane "Janie" Beck

Meribah Jane “Janie” Beck, 91 of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at her residence in Florida.  She was born on November 30, 1923 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Russell and Thelma (Evans) Quackenbush.  Janie lived in Greensburg before moving to St. Petersburg, where she lived for the past 30 years.  She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Greensburg.  Janie was married to Carl Beck in 1968 and he preceded her in death in 2005.  She is survived by her three children; Pamela (Dennis) Hensley, Greensburg, James (Donna) Christianson, St. Petersburg, Paulette (Ronnie) Moore, St. Petersburg, one sister; Lynnie Smith, Missouri, 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two children; Arthur Christianson and Katina Beck, three brothers; Russell Quackenbush, Jr., Bert Calvin Quackenbush, and Mark Aaron Quackenbush, one sister; Joan Williams, and 2 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 12:00 pm at South Park Cemetery with Rev. David Thompson officiating.  Online condolences can be made to the family at www.popfuneralhome.com.