Sherril was killed in France on D-Day WWII.

Sherril entered the service of his country as a private in the Engineer Corps on February 23, 1943. A letter edged in black expressing regrets and deep sympathy, was received by his father from his commanding officer and staff, stating that Sherril had paid the supreme sacrifice on his first day in action. He died on D-Day, in the water before he reached the shore of Normandy, France, during World War II.

Obituary:
KILLED IN ACTION ON D-DAY IN FRANCE
Second Ovid Man loses Life In Invasion

Private Sherril Beck, 20, son of Leon A. Beck of Ovid, was killed in action on D-Day in France, according to information received Monday by his father from the War Department. Private Beck of the engineer corps entered the service on February 23, 1943, and before arriving in England in October of 1943, had trained at Camp Swift, Texas. He was born June 20, 1924 and was a member of the 1942 graduating class of Fielding High School.

In addition to his father, he is survived by two sisters, Noreen and Maxine Beck of Ovid; three brothers, M/Sgt. Veriel C. Beck, stationed in England; Junior and Dale Beck, both of Ovid; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Emma Porter of Ovid.

Within a period of a week, notification of death of sons while in action in France came to two families in Ovid. The first was that of Private Everan Peterson, a paratrooper, reported killed on July 24.

Following is a copy of the last letter received by his grandmother and his aunt, Ila Porter, from Private Beck, written on May 28:

"Well, guess I'll just try writing a few lines to let you know that I'm still OK, feeling fine, and thinking of you both, day and night. I do hope that everything is all right at home and that you are both in good health.

For the past few days, I've been thinking over what was going on a year ago. It seemed to me that the train just would not go fast enough to suit me. My, but it was a long, old ride, but well worth it. Boy, how I would like to knock on your door again and ask if you had an extra bed for the night. Those were the days, weren't they, Gram? I can still see the valley as it looked that beautiful May morning, the mountains and hills, so green and lovely looking. I think it was the most beautiful sight I've seen. If only I can see it again as it was a year ago. It seems too long ago, doesn't it?"
-source: Montpelier, Bear Lake County, Idaho Newspaper, August 31, 1944

MEMORIAL RITES HELD FOR MEN KILLED IN ACTION
Joint memorial services were held in the Ovid chapel Sunday at 8 o'clock, with Bishop Oliver Peterson in charge for Pvt. Everan Peterson, who was killed July 24 in France, and Pvt. Sherril Beck, who was killed June 6 in France.

The services included singing by the choir, "I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go;" prayer by President Sidney Burgoyne of the Montpelier stake; singing by the choir: "I Need Thee Every Hours." Speakers included Bishop Clarence L. Wright of Bennington, Bishop Dan C. Rich of Paris, Bishop Robert Schmid of Bern; a vocal duet was by Mr. And Mrs. Olsen; closing remarks by Bishop O. L. Peterson; song, "Somewhere," choir; benediction by Bishop Evan Mongan of Liberty.

At the close of the services, taps were played by Roger Burgoyne of Montpelier.
-source: Montpelier, Bear Lake County, Idaho Newspaper, August 31, 1944