Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Andrew John BECKERIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Andrew John Becker on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at the age of 80. He leaves behind his loving wife Clelia of 47 wonderful years of marriage. Proud father to Alexandra (James Sielaff) and Monica Anne (William McKee)....
Read MoreI am inspired by you everyday grandpa. I have grown up since 2015, and I dedicate all of my research and study to you and Babcia. I hope I can make you proud. Love, love, love always, Zosia
Zofia Sielaff
March 07, 2025 | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
edward king
December 22, 2020 | Friend
I am so sorry I have missed this announcement about the passing of Andy. I always will remember the kind and bright Andy Becker at the OCI. I used to go to see him in his office and asked him for his opinions on different scientific matters. A scholar, gentleman and great guy!
Tak Mak
March 01, 2017 | Toronto
December 23, 2016
I love you, Dad.
As you told me, 'The body is weak but the spirit endures.'
Love, love, love to you always.
Sandra Becker Sielaff
August 31, 2015 | Waukesha, WI
Once, near the end of his career when our families were visiting together, I asked Andy what he was working on. He told me that he was learning how to build a virus. I cheekily said that I wished he would learn how to destroy them! He said "Once I know how to build them I will know how to destroy them."
He also brought to my attention how cameras are for people who are right-handed. After his first stroke he was unable to use his right arm and hand so rigged a tripod type of support...
Herb Wiseman
August 31, 2015 | Peterborough, ON
Andy was my PhD mentor and my good friend. He was a shy man, kind and generous. There are many good things to say about Andy but I will only mention the ones I admired most about him: a great scientist, an excellent mentor and a caring friend. I will miss you Andy. Rachel
rachel higgins
August 11, 2015 | Toronto, ON
My loving grandpa, I love you. Toronto is not the same without you.
You mean so much to me. I miss you. Rest in peace.
Love,
Zofia
Zofia Sielaff
August 10, 2015 | Milwaukee, WI
Andy worked quietly, always gentle, always self-effacing. Always dedicated to that exquisite goal that was so much harder for anyone else to reach. He gave way more to the world than the world will ever know, because he never really told the story as it included himself ..and I have always believed that somehow, in his special way, he quite enjoyed that irony.....I know too, though, that it made him chuckle.
Margaret Maizel
August 10, 2015 | Fort Collins, CO