Shala C. Beck's Obituary
Shala Christine Beck, age 48, passed away early Friday morning, September 6, 2019, after courageously battling cancer for numerous years. She was born on June 26, 1971 in Muskegon, MI to Sharon (Mayette) Kowalski and Larry Smith. She has been a life-long resident of Muskegon. She graduated from Mona Shores High School in 1989. Shala dedicated 8 years to Salon Cheveux and spent 25 years as a nail technician with Panopoulos salon in Holland, MI. She enjoyed decorating for the holidays and gardening. Her true passion was shopping; anything Louis Vuitton or pink was where you would find Shala. Above all things, she loved her family. She will truly be missed by many. She is survived by her children, Kiah Beck and Faith Beck; husband, Kevin Beck; mother, Sharon Kowalski; father, Larry Smith and mother-in-law, Marcia Beck. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Summer Beck; stepfather Joel Kowalski; grandparents George & Arlaine Mayette and Dick & Hazel Smith. A Celebration of Life will be held at Mona Lake boat Club on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 1-3PM. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444. Memorial contributions in Shala’s name may be directed to the American Cancer Society or an organization of your choice. You may visit the family’s online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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