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Carolyn Gale Patton-Beck
Carolyn Beck, 81, of Perico Island, died Aug. 2.
She was born Oct. 21, 1943, in Jackson, Michigan.
She lived a life filled with creativity, curiosity and warmth.
She shared more than 20 years of marriage with her devoted husband, Steven, both longtime residents of Anna Maria Island and residents of Perico Island for more than 10 years.
They discovered a mutual passion for traveling, especially vacations to Panama, a place they returned to often.
She was a gifted book editor and an inspired fashion designer. Her keen eye for detail, love of beauty and dedication to her craft touched everyone who had the privilege of working with her.
She will be remembered not only for her professional accomplishments, but for her kindness, grace and adventurous spirit. She lived life with a rare combination of elegance and joy.
Mrs. Beck is survived by her devoted husband, Steven, and two brothers-in-law, Bradley and Michael.
Consuelo Pike
Consuelo Pike, 90, of Tampa and formerly of Anna Maria Island, died July 31.
She was born Nov. 9, 1934, in Ybor City to Avelino and Isabel Gonzalez.
She was a longtime resident of Tampa and Anna Maria. Throughout her life, she enjoyed seeing the world as an Air Force wife, teacher and retiree. She was a career high school and junior high educator in the subjects of English and Spanish.
In retirement, she pursued her interest in the arts and education as a member of the Island Players support group, Off Stage Ladies, as a Spanish teacher of OLLI-USF Senior Education and as an Ybor City museum volunteer.
Mrs. Pike is survived by her children, Tania, Robin Warekois and Derek; grandchildren Ben Warekois and Jennifer Martinez; son-in-law Donald Hart; daughter-in-law Patricia Detmer; and two great-grandchildren.