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James B. Becker

Ballwin, Missouri

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Becker, James B. Baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, Saturday, May 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Marcia L. Becker (nee Lake) and the late Verdell A. Becker (nee Braun); loving father of Kimberly A. Becker and Christopher J. Becker; father-in-law of Gina R. Becker; dear grandfather of Jessica C. (Austin Hanson) Becker and Blake J. Becker; great-grandfather of Grayson J. Hanson; dear uncle, cousin and friend of many. The family would like to recognize Doctors: Fritz, Cordes, Jacobs, Mellow and Oiknine at St. Luke's Hospital for their professional commitment and care of Mr. Becker. Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, May 19 at 12:15 p.m. to Ascension Catholic Church, Chesterfield, for a 1:00 p.m. Mass. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospital. Visitation Friday 5-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guest book at Schrader.com.




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Oh my gosh, Marcia! Tom and I are devastated! You both have been on our minds so often and we talk about how much we miss seeing you and talking and laughing together! When I last spoke with you, I thought we had time to make plans to see you both. My lesson - take nothing for granted. God bless you. We will pray for Jim and look forward to seeing you again. So many memories, laughs, and jokes! Love, Tom and Dee.

Jim and Marcia were our neighbors for over 20 years. We fondly remember Jim for his love of life, and his ability to live it on his own terms. I called him JimCat because he beat the odds time and again against so many health challenges.

I got to know Jim one day in 1994 when I heard him calling for help through my open kitchen window. He had slipped on the grassy hill between our homes and broken his ankle. I assisted him, called Chris and an ambulance, and he began calling me his...

Kim,
Your father's seemingly small gestures of passing out coins made more of an impact than you may ever know. The recently retired CEO of St. Luke's shared his story of how that coin gesture impacted his life - just so thoughtful of others.
Meanwhile, I missed being there Saturday morning as I was passing on my 18 year coin to my daughter at 'Home Group'. Your work at Hazelton is significant - Thank You!
So sorry for your loss. Our Small Group is praying for you and your...

Dear Chris and Family, I'm sorry I could not attend but did want to pass on my deepest sympathy for the passing of your Father Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you all on this day. May the memories, laughter and cherished love you shared keep a warm place in your hearts always.For some people you don't have to see often to have them make an impression on your life. Jim was one of those people for me. Genuine, Funny, Kind and Sweet are just a few traits i will have with me in my memory...

HE WAS MY FRIEND AND I FELT LIKE HE WAS MY BROTHER TO CHRIS AND KIM IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
HE WAS A DYNAMIC PRESIDENT OF JAMES B. BECKER
CONSULTING ENGINEERS

YOUR FRIEND
JOE TRUPIANO

Dear Chris and Family,
I'm sorry I could not attend but did want to pass on my deepest sympathy for the passing of your Father Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you all on this day. May the memories, laughter and cherished love you shared keep a warm place in your hearts always.
For some people you don't have to see often to have them make an impression on your life. Jim was one of those people for me. Genuine, Funny, Kind and Sweet are just a few traits i will have with me in...

Marcia, Kim and Chris: He always made me laugh. May he rest in the peace of our Blessed Mother's arms. With prayers for peace to you all, Diane Gnau (McCarthy Leonard)

Our sincere sympathy to the Becker family and many friends. Jim's kind heart and generous spirit will always be remembered by those who knew him.
Jim and Marcia shared many beautiful memories together and they will live on in her heart forever.
We are thankful for the times we spent with them.