Elisabeth (Becky) Alayne Spencer, age 80, died peacefully in her Lodi home with her beloved husband of 58 years by her side early Thursday morning, September 23, 2010. She passed on back to her Father's presence while diligently undergoing and pursuing treatment for lumbar stenosis.
Becky was born on December 14, 1929, in Riverside, California. She graduated from PolyTechnic High School and Redlands University with a teaching degree. She fell in love shortly after and married her college sweetheart Gerrard (Gerry) Spencer on August 23, 1952. They were sealed together for time and all eternity in the Logan, Utah Mormon Temple a year later. Becky began teaching 1st grade while Gerry completed dental school at USC. When they settled down in Lodi with their young family in 1968, Becky became a dedicated homemaker while Gerry pursued his dental career.
Becky was a long time active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a 25 year breast cancer survivor. She enjoyed visiting with the sisters of the Lodi 3rd Ward, shopping with her daughters, and discovering new restaurants with her best friend and husband, Gerry.
Becky leaves behind her beloved and devoted husband, Gerry Spencer; three daughters, Saralyne Spencer and Elisabeth (Liz) Kuchenthal of Lodi, and Stacy Maynard of Iowa; six grandchildren, Michael (Jennifer) Sookrum of Texas, Marie (Eric) Versteeg of Lodi, Jennifer Adams and Stefanie Gardenhire of Los Angeles, Michael Kuchenthal of Auburn, and Grady Gardenhire of Salinas, and three great grandchildren, Gillian and Jackson Versteeg, and Lucian Sookrum. She is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Sally Beckett, brother Tom Beckett, son Gerrard Spencer, Jr., daughter Vivian Spencer, and grandson Lance Spencer Gardenhire.
Visitation will be held at Lodi Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 from 6pm-8pm. A chapel service will held on Wednesday, September 28, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 731 N. Ham Lane, with an additional visitation to be held at the church before the services at 9am. Graveside dedication to follow at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery. Bishop Eric Shields will be conducting the chapel service and Michael Kuchenthal will be dedicating the grave. A virtual register book may be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com. Lodi Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Sep. 25 to Oct. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Elisabeth Spencer

15 Entries

October 21, 2011

Aunt Becky I am no longer the Relious Education Commissioner but I choose to give it up
On Sept 23 2011 I went to your grave site with Fred which was also my 60th birthday the flowers were beautiful and Fred held me while I talked with you
I felt your presence while we were there and then we left to pick up Sara in Sonora to be with me for the weekend of my birthday God Bless you Aunt Becky you are loved and missed by family and friends you are the world to everyone who knew you and still knows you
And as always in our hearts WE LOVE YOU
Gene and Nicole had their daughter on June 1 2011 she will be 5 months old on Nov 1 2011
Fred and Lynne Tognoli and family

Ana Traweek

October 25, 2010

Becky and I became the best of friends from the moment we moved in and she walked across the street with a Boston Cream Pie. I knew that God always intended for Becky to be in my life. Becky was always available for a laugh, a shoulder to cry on and she could always make me hopeful for the future. So until we see each other again my friend. I love you.

Lynne Tognoli

October 23, 2010

Aunt Becky
At Community of Christ Church they decided to make me the Director of Christian Education through 2011
I hope that you will tell your brother Tom our father and your mom Sally and your dad Roy my good news as we all await the birth of the new Tognoli coming this May 2011 also
I miss you sooooo much and love you too
Hope that my news will make you proud of me
Lynne Beckett Tognoli

Carol Douglass

October 22, 2010

I still remember when Gerrard and Becky were married in our living room on Central Ave. I was such a young and impressionable child.....it was a beautiful occasion. Becky was always so kind to me as a young teenager I will never forget her.

October 17, 2010

Dear Gerry: I was so sad to receive your letter, but when I saw the envelope, I had a hunch the message it would contain. Becky and I go'way back to junior high at Central. I was her "campaign manager" once when she ran for a class office. She was a wonderful person and tho we hadn't seen each other for 60+ years I always looked forward to hearing from the two of you each year. I'm so sorry for your loss and I send my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Jeri Hixson Taylor, Indio, CA

Lynne Beckett Tognoli

October 4, 2010

Aunt Becky
I hope that you will tell your brother Tom about the news
we have in the Tognoli Family
Your Great Great Nephew Gene will be a father again on May 11 2011 So you will be a Great Great Aunt again and maybe this time it will be a girl What a blessing for this Beckett Family and Spencer Family and Tognoli Family
We miss you Aunt Becky so be happy about the news
Love Lynne Beckett Tognoli

October 4, 2010

I just heard about Mrs. Spencer's passing and even though I only knew her a short time she was a great lady and I'm happy to have known her at all.
My sincere sympathy and prayers go to her family. May god be with you at the time you need him the most.

Karen Shepard-Watley Sacramento, CA

Lynne Tognoli

September 30, 2010

Aunt Becky
It is an honor that you left us on my birthday
As my Godmother and Aunt I will miss you more than you can know
Growing up I watched how you and Uncle Gerry raised your family and admired how you handled your family
I knew how much you loved our father your brother
I thank you for coming to me lately and have shown me you are okay I see your wonderful smile and hear your famous words of "Luv" when you are done talking
All your Beckett Girls are here and love you too
And from now on I will proudly share our middle name with honor as it was both ours
Love Lynne Beckett Tognoli

Gail Van Burgel

September 28, 2010

My prayers and love go out to family members at your time of great loss. Life is not the moments that we breathe, but the moments that take our breath away. I know you must have wonderful memories of your Aunt Lynne, God be with you always, Gail Reid Van Burgel

Bill and Jean Jessee

September 27, 2010

Our prayers are with the family. God Bless.

Stella Pereira-vanGinkel

September 26, 2010

So sorry to hear about Becky's death. She will be missed, but is with her loved ones. My prayers are with her family

2001 Family Gathering With Becky and Tom Beckett

Lynne Tognoli

September 26, 2010

My Aunt Becky who passed on my birthday Sept 23
You will always be my Godmother and the person I
could turn to when I needed to talk
You were the Beckett Girls Other Mother
And we shared that middle name that neither of us liked
I know you are free if pain and in a better place now
All your Beckett Girls will miss you
We all love you Aunt Becky
Rest in Peace
Lynne,Fred,Fred Jr ,Sara,Gene,Nicole,Tyler,Michael Tognoli

Donna Shaw

September 25, 2010

Becky always had a smile and a warm welcome - she will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with Gerry and your family.

Steve Brien

September 25, 2010

So sorry to hear, but I know she is in a restful place and surrounded by loved ones.

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