Virginia L. Hoemke Beck, of Royal Oak, Michigan, died December 25, 2011. She was born March 22, 1926 in Detroit. She is survived by her children, Rev. Cherlyne Beck, Eileen Steve Hoelter, Jeannine Beck, Paul Diana Beck, Renee Tim Snow Beck and daughter-in-law, Cynthia; sister, Shirley Heins; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Earle T. Beck; and children, Mark and Lisa. Visitation is Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak. A service of Christian burial is 11 a.m. Friday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Royal Oak. Memorials may be given to Good Shepherd, Beaumont Hospice or the American Cancer Society. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.