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FALBA BECKERDITE Obituary

Falba Jane Beckerdite, 90, Overland Park, Kan., died Saturday, August 24, 2013, at the Freedom Pointe. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, Kan. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to ISC Hospice, 5401 College Blvd., Suite 112, Leawood, KS 66211 or Great Plains SPCA, 5428 Antioch Dr., Merriam, KS 66204. Falba was born Oct. 22, 1922, in Lutie, Okla. She was veteran, serving in the United States Navy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Beckerdite, four brothers and one sister. Falba is survived by two sons, Glenn N. (Barbara) Beckerdite, Overland Park, and Larry Ray (Judith) Beckerdite, Chicago, Ill., five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arr.: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, (913) 438- 6444. Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 25, 2013.

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August 28, 2013

on behalf of the combined graduating classes of William Chrisman and Truman High School, year 1965, we offer our sincere condolences, to you, Glenn, and your whole family

Brad & Jill Campbell

August 25, 2013

As you grieve, know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of your mother. Her service to the U.S. Navy is commendable, something I did not know about Falba, but can appreciate. Thank you for her service on behalf of a grateful nation! God bless. Brad & Jill Campbell

Bob

August 25, 2013

I am grateful for the life of Mrs. Beckerdite. Thanks to her service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

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