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BRIANNA BECKER Obituary

BRIANNA NICHOLE BECKER, laid claim to her heavenly reward, Friday 09-25 in Austin, TX. From her early arrival on 12-27-87, continuing through the short time we were blessed by her presence, she exemplified commitment to God, family, friends, the State of Texas & the USA. Her schooling began at Our Savior Lutheran school, graduated Salutatorian at Lutheran High North in 2006, and had begun her senior year at UT, a proud Longhorn. She espoused true Christian conservative ideals in her internship at the Clare Booth Luce Policy Institute, The Texas Public Policy Foundation & her leadership in the Young Conservatives of Texas.Brianna is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Dorothy Thomas, she leaves behind her proud but heartbroken parents Allan & Julie Becker, her paternal grandparents Monroe & Verna Mae Becker, her boyfriend Tony McDonald, aunts, uncles, a host of family, friends & her beloved cat, Tolstoy. Our loss of this dear child may bring new life to others through her gift of organ donation.A celebration of her life will be held 09-30-09, 11:00 AM at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5000 W Tidwell, 713 290 9087. For those desiring, memorials may be made in her memory to the OSL Scholarship Fund.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 28, 2009.

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Karen Schulze

October 2, 2009

Allen & Julie,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you and Allen. Such a tragic loss. May God be with you both and your family.
Matthew called me and told me what happen and I just have been thinking about it ever since and I can never imagine the hurt you both are feeling. Such a beautiful young lady.
Again, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Karen Schulze, Matthew and Megan

Nancy Wilkins

September 30, 2009

God sends his angels to spend time here on earth...when their work is done they go on to a better place in Heaven. May God be with you and your family and know that your angel is watching over you all.

Angie Gonzales

September 30, 2009

So sorry for your loss.
Praying that the Lord will comfort you with his peace.

God Bless.

Tanya Walker

September 30, 2009

My prayers are with you and your family during the difficult time. She is now in God's hands and he will take good care of her now!!

Beverly Neville

September 30, 2009

Our prayers of comfort sent to the family and friends of Brianna Nichole Becker at this sad time.

Janet & Gus Schramm & Family

September 29, 2009

Allen & Julie, I want to share something I remember from the service of Linda (Schramm)Kappler from Pastor Hartfield. Everyone has a mission(job) in life(here on earth) and once that mission(job) is accomplished you have a new mission in heaven. May God Bless You & Your Family.

Janet & Gus Schramm

September 29, 2009

Allen and Julie, One thing I remember from the service of Linda(Schramm)Kappler from Pastor Hartfield is that everyone has a mission(job) on earth and once that mission(job)is accomplished here, there is another mission(job)in heaven. May God Bless.

September 29, 2009

Brianna has a sweet and caring soul and I say "has" because her soul lives on. When I spoke to Brianna, she had a knowing, a peace and joy about her salvation and I had the privilege to have this conversation with her.

You knew that Brianna was genuine and sincere in her Christianity because of the person she was. She always had a moment or two or three for you. She was generous with her time, her knowledge, talents and her listening. She took the time to truly listen and during this particular time in my life, she listened and gave me comfort in her calm and soothing manner and that's exactly what she did...she was there for me and you.

Brianna continues to be the angel she always was. On that day, her strong faith easily lifted her up and her smile continues to shine and now brightens up the heavens! What an example for all of us here on earth!

Yolanda Gonzales
Houston, Texas

September 29, 2009

Allen and Julie, words cannot express how much we hurt for you and all the Becker Family. You raised a young lady that every Parent would have been proud to have had. You raised Brianna to always have respect for others. You both have so many beautiful memories to cherish, as of those of us that had the pleasure to know her and spent time with Brianna. We will truly miss her. May God grant you all Peace and comfort knowing that so many though so much of Brianna and how much we care for you and your family.

Paul and Jeanette Schramm

September 29, 2009

Allen and Julie, words cannot express how much we hurt for you and all the Becker Family. You raised a young lady that every Parent would have been proud to have had. You raised Brianna to always have respect for others. You both have so many beautiful memories to cherish, as of those of us that had the pleasure to know her and spent time with Brianna. We will truly miss her. May God grant you all Peace and comfort knowing that so many though so much of Brianna and how much we care for you and your family.

Justin, Emilie (Schramm) & Makenna Kmiec

September 29, 2009

Sometimes we do not understand why things happen to us. But Brianna seemed to live her life to the fullest everyday. I know she will be missed greatly and nothing can change that. Just know that God had bigger and better plans for her. She will be you always. You are in my heart and prayers.

Young America's Foundation

September 29, 2009

Remembering Brianna Becker
http://www.yaf.org/becker.aspx

Young America's Foundation remembers student activist Brianna Becker who passed away over the weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.

Brianna was a perfect example of the top-notch student leaders we work with on campuses nationwide. She attended the National Conservative Student Conference in 2008 and was an intern at the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute. She was active at the University of Texas and involved with statewide public policy in Texas. Her activism shared conservative ideas with thousands of students who would not hear them otherwise, and she was not afraid to be bold in her advancement of freedom. She was planning to attend law school.

Nancy Druart

September 29, 2009

To Brianna's family and all of her many, many friends, my deepest sympathies for the loss of this wonderful young woman. I was privileged to work with Brianna at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, where she was an intern for us. I will never forget her smile (which was a constant on her beautiful face) and her willingness to help out in any way possible. She will be greatly missed by all, and I look forward to the day when we see that beautiful smile once again.

Elia Palmieri

September 29, 2009

I did not know Brianna, but I know she touched many lives. She worked with my daughter in Susan Comb's campaign office. She did a lot in her short life here on earth. I know she's in Heaven, and you will see her again. We share in your grief, please know that you are not alone. God Bless you all.

Cathy Rodriguez

September 29, 2009

To the entire Becker Family,

I did not know Brianna, but know one of her aunts. From hearing her speak about Brianna, I could feel the tremendous love for her and how much Brianna's loss will affect everyone she ever knew. No one can understand why these things happen, we can only believe that everything happens for a reason and that Brianna is now with god and is at peace. Please know that so many people feel your loss and will be praying for you all. Stay strong and remember all the precious moments you shared with Brianna and keep them close to your hearts.

You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

September 29, 2009

Brianna was such a wonderful and beautiful young lady, both inside and out. I worked with Brianna at the fitness center when she was a senior in high school and she was such a sweet and caring young person to work with and be around. It is a tragic loss and she will never be forgotten. My prayers and thoughts go out to her family and friends in this hard time.
~Brooke Guest

Susan Burroughs

September 29, 2009

To the Becker family,
I am saddened at the loss of your beautiful daughter. She made a footprint in life that will be forever in your hearts. May God grant you the strength to get through this difficult time and the peace to overcome this tragedy. God's peace to you.

Kari Strutz

September 29, 2009

Allan and Julie, we pray that the Lord will cover you in His comfort,peace and understanding and heal your broken hearts. We watched her grow, she was a person her classmates looked up to. She is with the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kari and Savannah Strutz

The Hester Family

September 29, 2009

Allen and Julie -

Words cannot express the sorrow of your loss. Brianna always had a smile and a quick twinkle in her eye for us when we would pass her in the hall at OSL. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family through this difficult time. Her legacy in her short lifetime is how she touched so many and was so strong in her faith.

Linda Friedrich

September 29, 2009

Allan and Julie, There are no words that can be said to understand the loss of your remarkable daughter. One can only trust and have hope in the promises of our risen Savior. May our Lord give comfort and strength to your entire family.

The Straker Family

September 28, 2009

We are so sorry for the loss of Brianna. It's good knowing that she was a child of God, and that one day you will be together again, along with our Heavenly Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jane Thompson

September 28, 2009

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Becker,
My name is Jane Frank Thompson and I had the privilege of working with Brianna on the University Lutheran Center Joint Board. She truly exemplified a beautiful Christian with dedication, insight, intelligence and helping others. Her untimely death is such a tragedy but she will live on in the lives of others as an organ donor. That helps fulfill her goal of helping others. May God wrap His arms around you to give you His support and love. We will all join her some day in our eternal home. In Christ, Jane

Janet Schramm

September 28, 2009

I am sorry for the loss of your daughter. I know how hard it is losing someone so close to you. May God grant you the abilty to get through this and the peace to overcome this tragiety. God's blessings be with you and your family.

John Almquist

September 28, 2009

Allen and Julie, I was deeply saddened by the news of Briana's passing. Words seem to fail to express the grief I feel with you and for you. Briana will be a memory I cherish forever. I feel a bright light has left our world, but is shining brighter still.
I hope that the peace of God will comfort and sustain you.

Christie

September 28, 2009

To the Becker Family: I wanted to take a minute to express my deepest sympathy for your tremendous loss. As I was reading the obituaries I saw your daughters sweet face and my heart breaks for your family. May you find comfort in the promise in God's word at Revelation Chapter 21 verse 4 which says "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Brianna sounds like a very special young lady who had a bright future ahead of her. It saddens me that her life was cut short. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Candice Gatewood

September 28, 2009

Brianna and I were the best of friends when I attended school with her at OSL. When I moved before 3rd grade, we lost touch. But had found each other online our Freshman year in college, and talked occassionally. She will always be my first best friend, and a person I will never forget. Everyone that knew her, will miss her, and for those of us lucky enough to be her friend, we will always love her. She made a difference in her short 21 years of life, and she will continue to watch over us. Mr. & Mrs. Becker, I'm sorry to hear about this, and I am constantly keeping you both in my prayers.

Kimberly Keelan Hendricks

September 28, 2009

I, too, remember attending school with Brianna (I am OSL Class of 99, LHN 03). This is a terrible tragedy. May the peace of God be with her family and friends forever and always. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Michele and Randy Samuelson

September 28, 2009

We're praying for your family, Allan and Julie. Brianna, you are very much missed here, and we know you're safe know with the Lord.

Ashley Crouch

September 28, 2009

I was so shocked and saddened by this news!! I knew Brianna only a couple of months while interning at the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute, but she made an impression on me for her bright personality and unwavering conviction to the principles she believed in. I will never forget her and I wish you all my most heartfelt condolences for your loss. May God's peace be with you all.

Hope Edmondson

September 28, 2009

Allan and Julie my heart and prayers go out to you. Briana always looked like an angel sitting in the church loft. She was such an outstanding example to others. This will be a hard time, but allow God's love to surround you.
Hope Edmondson-Cones

J.C., Carol, Layne & Lance Schramm

September 28, 2009

Our sincerest sympathy to you! May God strengthen and comfort you in the days and weeks ahead. You are in our prayers.

Amy Waiser

September 28, 2009

Allan & Julie, we are so very sorry for your loss & will pray that you find the peace that passes human understanding. Never doubt that she knew how proud of her you both were, it was apparent each time I saw you look at her. We will miss her bright smile.
with love & prayers, Amy & Brian Waiser & Family

Wendy Holeman Benson

September 28, 2009

I was so sorry to hear about this accident. I remember going to school with Brianna she was always the sweetest thing. I graduated OSl in 1997 so I was a bit older than her. You both will be comforted by God's love and you will forever be with Brianna in spirit. She is closer to you than ever before through God's mercy and grace.

Marvin Arldt

September 28, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brianna went to high school with our granddaughter, and we were surprised to be sitting near Brianna's grandfather, Monroe Becker as I used to work with him.

Ed & Joni Noble

September 28, 2009

Allan & Julie, what can we say that has not already been said. Our hearts truly ache for you. Brianna was such a lovely girl, inside and out, and is surely one of God's brightest angels.

Love, Ed & Joni Noble

Joni & James Hiatt

September 28, 2009

Mr. and Mrs. Becker, I have not met you, but your daughter is a true treasure. I am Chris's mom. Tony has been a large part of his and our lives for years. My son, Chris has had nothing but the greatest respect for Brianna, and considered her the sister he never had. I feel very blessed to have had her in my home and be able to recognize what a wonderful and beautiful soul she is. May God Bless give you the strength in this time of extreme loss.

Most sincere sympathies,

THE BACHE FAMILY

September 28, 2009

To Brianna's family, we are very, very saddened to hear about your loss and we offer our sincere condolences to you. We empathize with you during this difficult time, having lost our princess, Jessica Bache, last year. Jessica attended LHS and graduated with Brianna. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers and may God surround you with peace and comfort. God bless you always. Psalm 23:1

Kristin Leffingwell

September 28, 2009

Brianna touched more lives in 21 years than most do in a lifetime. I am truly grateful to have been able to call her one of my best friends and will never forget the happiness and warmth she gave anyone she met. She was truly a kind person and I know she is in Heaven watching over all of us.

September 28, 2009

Dear Allan and Julie:

My heart felt prayers are with you both. May GOD heal your broken hearts. Please know that your beautiful daughter is in GOD's wonderful hands.

With Sincere Sympathy,

Ruth Thompson

September 28, 2009

Dear Allen and Julie,
There are no words to express how sorry we were to hear about Brianna. Our prayers go with you, that God will comfort you in the days and years ahead, and that you will feel His arms enfold you.
Tim and Sharon Hays

Jane Almquist

September 28, 2009

Allan and Julie, there are no words that will adequately express how deeply we hurt for you. My only hope is that you can find, in the faith that you both share with Brianna, an anchor that will see you through this. All our family's love is with you.

Chris & Connie Becker

September 28, 2009

Allan and Julie, our hearts and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family. We cannot even begin to imagine the pain and sadness you are feeling right now. Brianna was a beautiful women who will be missed by many. May God be with you all and help you through this the time of sadness.

Ryan & Tiffany Noack Ty & Abbi

September 28, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Merri and Ben Schoppe

September 28, 2009

Dear Julie and Allen, we are so very sorry for this loss, we celebrate Brianna's life and know this blessed child of Jesus is with him. We love you all very much. Ben and Merri Schoppe

Arnold M, Ruby and Elaine Krause

September 28, 2009

Dear Family of Brianna
Our heartfelt sympathy to you all. We can't begin to understand this tragedy, but we have HOPE in the LORD. May our dear Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ wrap His arms around you and comfort you during this time of loss and in the time ahead. We didn't know Brianna but we know the grand parents, Monroe and Verna Mae from Serbin, Donald and Teresa and Beverly. The Lord have Mercy on you and grant you peace.

Sharon Bailey

September 28, 2009

Julie & Allan,
I am so sorry for the lose of Brianna.
She was a beautiful young woman and it was a privilege knowing her.
May God be with you.
Sharon Bailey

Elyse Ward

September 28, 2009

My daughter went to school with Brianna at Our Savior. I just remember what a sweet smile she had and how proud her parents were of her. We are so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family.

Cody Melcher

September 28, 2009

We will miss you, you touched my life more than you know.

September 28, 2009

We knew Brianna at LHN. She was always smiling and had friends close by.
May God hold you in HIS loving care! The Fishers, Zachary, Craig & Sarah

Troy & Christie Mitschke

September 28, 2009

We have heard so many amazing things about Brianna and can tell that she was a very blessed child of God. We are very close with her uncle Donald and aunt Teresa, whose hearts we ache for! We are praying for Brianna's parents and family.
Because Jesus died and rose again, she LIVES with Him! Amen!!

September 28, 2009

Allen and Julie

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort and protect you through this trying time.

The Ridings family - John, Shirley, Chris, Julie, Gabby, Jason, Kate and Jakob.

Michelle James

September 28, 2009

Brianna wasn an amazing person that always put a smile on our faces. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Michelle James, Scott McNamee, & the staff of Lantana Apartments.

Brad Schmidt

September 28, 2009

To Brianna's family and friends, my heart goes out to all of you. In the short time I knew Brianna it was easy to see that she was a very special person destined for great things. May her light shine on for those championing liberty in Texas and the United States. May God bless all of you, and Brianna. I know she is in a better place.

Christi Cunningham

September 28, 2009

I'm having a hard time believing that this is even true. Something like this doesn't happen to someone like her. Even in first grade when I met her, she was the sweetest and smartest person I knew. Brianna was her parents pride and joy. I can't even imagine what they must be feeling as parents. She will never be forgotten.

September 28, 2009

Dearest Allan and Julie,

There are no words to say that tell you how sorry we were to hear the news of this tragedy. There is no greater bond that is between a parent and child. Gene and I send you our deepest sympathy as you grieve. Just know that Brianna is one of God's very special angels.
Love, Cathy and Gene Noack

Mary Booth

September 28, 2009

Allan and Julie,

My family and I are so very very sorry for your loss! I know no words will help right now, just know that your daughter is with God

John and Mary Booth and Family

Sue Stevens

September 28, 2009

Julie and Allan,

I am in such shock after your phone call. Please call if you need anything...I am here. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies. Sue

Eleanor Schulze

September 28, 2009

Words cannot express the loss we have or how we hurt at this time. We pray tht God will see us all through this hard time and my we find assurance we have an angel in heaven watching over us.
Melvin and Eleanor Schulze
Serbin, Texas

September 28, 2009

So, So, Sorry...

Jim Lester

Tyler Norris

September 28, 2009

My friend,

You were light of the lives of both your parents and Tony. You were the foundation we could all rely on and it will take your friends many years to uncover all the ways each of us can't live without you. Your relentless pursuit of God will remain an inspiration to me forever.

Tina Palma

September 27, 2009

Words can never express the impact Brianna's left on those lucky enough to cross her path. Her faith inspired me and many others, and I feel so blessed to have known her.

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalms 34:18

Corbin Maginot

September 27, 2009

Love you so much Bri, I know I will see that bright smile again one day.

Chad Humphries

September 27, 2009

Brianna, what a joy it was to know you these past few years. You had such an amazing soul. The last time I saw you was as I drove off from retreat this summer. You waved goodbye to me with a smile. And that's how I'll remember you. Until we meet again, God Bless.

Johnnie Newlin

September 27, 2009

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Becker..My daughter Annie called me from college in Boston when she heard of your loss. We are so sorry. Brianna was a sweet,dear person when we first knew her in middle school. She will be remembered by so many.

Laura Elizabeth Morales

September 27, 2009

Brianna, I love you and miss you so much already. I'll never forget all the good times we shared talking politics, books, boys, and of course...shoes. You are always in my heart.

Nick Carona

September 27, 2009

Brianna was a great friend, and I enjoyed every moment I knew her. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

evelyn mitschke

September 27, 2009

our pray or with you all if there is any thing we can do let us know the paul family

September 27, 2009

Julie, Allan & Sue,

My thoughts are with all of you and others in the family. Seems like only yesterday when Brianna was leaving for college & we were having "girl chat" in your livingroom.

No adequate words exist for this horrible tragedy. As I told Sue on the phone yesterday afternoon, know that I'm thinking of each of you.

I'm here to help in any way that's needed.

Janice Golding
Houston, TX

Michele Samuelson

September 27, 2009

Brianna, we miss you. To Allen and Julie - it was a very great privilege to know your daughter. You are in my prayers.

Michelle Wakefield

September 27, 2009

To Allan and Julie my heart hurts for your loss, Brianna was a wonderful person. She will be missed by so many. May you find comfort in God's word.

Heather

September 27, 2009

I am so sorry for you loss, such a tragic accident. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Mcfalls

September 27, 2009

I knew Brianna since first grade. Just been crying my eyes out. Such a shame.

Trina

September 27, 2009

My sympathy goes out to Brianna's friends and family, and my heart to Brianna. Horribly sad accident that is hard to understand.

Mary O'Connor

September 27, 2009

A terrible tragic accident,, May the family find comfort in the days ahead,,,

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