Jens Peter
BECK
(b.
18 April 1896
,
Burlington, DesMoines, Iowa, USA
d.
11 January 1965
,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
)
Age: 67
Cause of Death: TB
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Jens Peter BECK was born 18 April 1896 in Burlington, DesMoines, Iowa, USA
Jens Peter BECK was the child of Peter Terkildsen BECK and Hansine Marie JØRGENSENJens Peter was an immigrant to Canada, arriving by 1914.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Jens Peter married Ellen May AUSTIN 16 February 1943 in Stettler, Alberta, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Ellen May AUSTIN was born 3 July 1923 in Lousana, Alberta, Canada. Ellen May died 16 August 2001 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Ellen May was the child of Millard Filmore AUSTIN and Lydia Louise WHEELER.
Jens Peter BECK died 11 January 1965 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Jens Peter BECK was a Carpenter, Janitor, Graderman, Farmer.
Jens Peter BECK was a Carpenter, Janitor, Graderman, Farmer.
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Ellen May AUSTIN-- Date: 16 February 1943 Place: Stettler, Alberta, Canada
Ellen May AUSTIN was the child of Millard Filmore AUSTIN and Lydia Louise WHEELER
Children of Jens Peter BECK and Ellen May AUSTIN:
Ellen May AUSTIN-- Date: 16 February 1943 Place: Stettler, Alberta, CanadaEllen May AUSTIN was the child of Millard Filmore AUSTIN and Lydia Louise WHEELER
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1896 Birth 18 April 1896
Burlington, DesMoines, Iowa, USA
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States) 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1943 Marriage / PartnerJens Peter BECK and Ellen May AUSTIN 16 February 1943, Stettler, Alberta, Canada
He was 46 years old.
The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.
1965 Death 11 January 1965
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
He died at the age of 68.
Jens is buried at: Field of Honor Beachmount Cemtery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Updated: 9/9/2025 2:55:29 PM
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