Clyde Ralph Becker 1926-1986

Clyde Ralph Becker, son of John and Zuba Holtsman Becker, was born in Crocker, Missouri on June 11, 1926, and departed this life August 9, 1986 at his home in Crocker.  He had attained the age of sixty years, two months and twenty nine days.

On January 20, 1949, he was united in marriage with Verna Lee Hargett, and to this union was born six sons, and one daughter, all surviving.

Ralph was a charter member of the Hawkeye Baptist Church since he was a young man.  He retired after thirty years with Civil Service, as the Director of Maintenance.  He has lived in the Pulaski County area his entire life, except for the three years he spent in the United States Navy.  He served his country during World War II, from 1944 until 1947.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 12, 1986 at 10:00 A.M. with Minister Reavil Hankins officiating under the Direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel.

Resting place was in the Dowty Cemetery.

Escorts were:  Jerry Hargett, Sonny Hargett, C.J. Becker, Junior Hargett, Ray Becker and Marion Wilson.

Honorary escorts were:  Donald Miller and Dwight Roam.

Those surviving include his wife Verna Lee of the home; six sons, Larry, Tom, Rex, Mike, David and Terry all of Richland; one daughter, Donna Piercy of Lebanon; two brothers, Wayne of Quam and Cecil of Richland; two sisters, Ruth Henson and Ethel Hargett both of Richland; eight grandchildren and other relatives and a host of many friends.

Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers, Harry, Robert, John Jr., and Leroy.

Gary Don Becker 1960-2012

Gary Don Becker, 51, of Crocker, died at 6:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in the Life Care Center, Waynesville. Born November 23, 1960, in Waynesville, son of Donald and Marcella (Easter) Becker.

Married June 18, 1994, at Las Vegas, NV, to Barbara (Chaffin) Becker.

Gary was a member of the National Rifle Association; in 1999 he went to work at Fort Leonard Wood as a weapons repairman where he later became a weapons inspector where he was respected for his knowledge of guns, and wisdom and kindness with fellow workers and friends.

Survivors: wife, Barbara Sue (Chaffin) Becker, Crocker, Mo. Parents, Donald and Marcella Becker, Crocker, Mo. 1 sister, Trish & Ken Adamson, Jefferson City, Mo. 2 sisters-in-law, Alice & Bob Bischoff, Dixon, Mo. Robin & Darrel Vaughan, Waynesville, Mo. 1 niece, Holly Adamson, Jefferson City, Mo. 3 nephews, Cory & Blake Adamson, Jefferson City, Mo. Paul Bischoff, Dixon, Mo.

Funeral Services 1 P.M. Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Crocker Christian Church, with Bill Claiborn and Larry Richardson officiating.

Visitation from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, June 2 from 12 – 1 p.m. at Crocker Christian Church.

Stepheny Becker April 6, 1985-May 23, 1985

Graveside services for Stepheny Becker, infant daughter of Estil and Vicki Myers Becker of Route 1, Richland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 1985 at the Elm Grove Cemetery with Rev. Freddy Blevins officiating.

She is survived by her parents, Estil and Vicki Becker, Richland; her maternal grandparents, Bill and Zetta Myers, Richland; and her paternal grandparents, Floyd and Eva Becker of Crocker.

Stepheny Becker was born April 6, 1985 and passed away May 23, 1985.

Burial was under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland.

“A BABY’S SECRET”

I'm just a little fellow
Who didn't quite make it there
I went straight to be with Jesus
but I'm waiting for you here.

Don't you fret about me Mommy
I'm of all God's lambs more blessed;
I'd have loved to stay there with you
but the shepherd knows what's best.

Many dwelling here where I live
waited years to enter in
struggled through a world of sorrow
and their lives were marred with sin.

So sweet mommy don't you sorrow
wipe those tears and chase the gloom,
I went straight to Jesus' bosom
from my lovely mother's womb.

Thank you for the life you gave me,
it was brief but don't complain;
I have all of Heaven's glory
suffered none of Earthling's pain.

Thank you for the name you gave me
I'd have loved to brought it fame
but if I'd lingered in Earth's shadows
I might instead of brought it shame.
Daddy gave me something for you
it's our secret, mommy dear,
pressed it tight against my forehead
whispered in my tiny ear.

I'll be waiting for you mommy-
you and daddy, bub and sis
I'll be with you then forever,
and I'll give you daddy's kiss.

Shirley Becker Dye 1947-1984

Shirley Becker Dye, daughter of Otto and Sallie Greenstreet Becker, was born in Pulaski County on May 28, 1947, and departed this life November 29, 1984 in Springfield, Missouri after a lengthy illness.

Shirley graduated from Crocker High School and then attended Southwest Baptist College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. After graduation she taught music one year in Weaubleau, Missouri, she taught Kindergarten and second grade for eight years at Richland Elementary School and four years in the Waynesville School System.

Shirley made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ when she was nine years old, was baptized and became a member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church. Later she moved her membership to the First Baptist Church of Richland before moving to the Swedeborg Baptist Church where she remained a member until her death.

She is survived by her son Adam; her loving mother, Sallie Becker of Richland; one sister, Betty Claiborn of Kansas City, Kansas; five brothers: John and Donald Becker of Crocker, Floyd and Glenn Becker of Richland, and Russell Becker of Kansas City, Kansas; several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Otto.

Shirley was a very dynamic person, she loved life and loved people and gave of herself freely to help others. She faced her illness with much strength and courage and leaves a legacy to those left behind of her constant faith and trust in her Saviour.

Services were held Sunday, December 2, 1984, 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Ministers Pryor Ray Prewett and Doug Jacobson officiating.

Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist, and Sharon Gundram, organist.

Escorts were: Henry Becker, Gary Becker, Ricky Claiborn, Robert Lynn Becker, John L. Becker, and Scott Jacobson.

Burial was in the Elm Grove Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel.