Victor Beck, Sr.

Victor Paul Beck, Sr. renowned Diné silversmith, respected community leader, and beloved father passed away on February 18 2022 in Tucson, Arizona. Raised in Pinon, Arizona, Victor was the council delegate for his hometown chapter of Piñon on the Navajo Reservation. He was instrumental in the bringing and building of Piñon high school and his family has since been a huge presence throughout the community. As an artist, Victor accumulated many prestigious awards. Beck was described as a master jeweler and an “Arizona Indian Living Treasure,” Beck will be remembered as one of the great Native American artists, dedicating almost 50 years to his craft and mastery of contemporary silversmith work. His late wife Eleanor Beck, who passed six years earlier in 2016, was also a silversmith and for much of their lives together they attended native art shows across the country while simultaneously raising their three children.

Beloved by all who knew him, Victor was laid to rest in his hometown of Piñon, Arizona on Monday, February 21st. Victor was 80 years old when he passed away. He is survived by his children, Kehazbaa, Nanibaa with her husband Andrew, Victor Jr, and his grandson, Nathan.

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