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Walter Becker Obituary

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WALTER CARL BECKER III, of West Chester PA, died at his home on Sunday, May 27, 2007, after a year-long battle with brain cancer. He was 51 years old. Known to most people as Charlie, he was born in Wilmington DE, the son of Walter C. Becker Jr. and Mae Eleanor Reese, and grew up in Kennett Square PA, where his father and grandfather owned and operated Walbeck Foods. He graduated from Kennett High School in 1973.
Before his illness he worked as a product support specialist for Rumsey Electric in New Castle DE. He was an avid fan of sports, gardening, and numerous do-it-yourself home projects. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by Tina Herrman Becker, his wife of more than 31 years; by his son, Jeffrey, and daughter-in-law Hilary of Carrboro NC; by his daughter Erin of Brighton MA; and by his sisters, Karol MacFadden of Malvern PA and Kathy Rowan of West Chester; as well as a niece and 3 nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service, 12 Noon, Friday, June 1, 2007, at DELLAVECCHIA, REILLY, SMITH & BOYD FUNERAL HOME INC., 410 N. Church St., West Chester PA (parking on premises), 610-696-1181, www.drsfh.com., where friends may call from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Funeral Home. Interment Longwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial contribution to either American Brain Tumor Assn or Tug McGraw Foundation (http://www.tugmcgraw.com).

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on May 30, 2007.

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Sue Field

May 31, 2007

We've known Jeff and Hilary Becker while they completed their studies (and Jeff worked with us at the Library) at UNC-CH. So we know how much of an anchor Jeff's Dad was to them. We send our deepest sympathies.

Sue Field and the Staff of Collection Development

May 30, 2007

What a wonderful man, and what a great father in law for my daughter. I am so sorry that I could not get to know him over a longer time. He was happy in life, and I know his happiness has instilled itself in all who knew him in our daily lives.

- Myron and Donde Smith

Nicola Terrenato

May 30, 2007

Sit tibi terra levis.

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