Helen Becchetti Dover

Helen Becchetti Dover, an Arizona native, died January 4, 2006 in Anaheim California. She was born in Humbolt, Arizona, on June 29, 1917 to the late Joe and Ermelinda Becchetti, prominent residents of Cottonwood. She was the last remaining member of the Joe Becchetti family preceded in death by her sisters Rachel Verretto and Josephine See and brothers Frank and Don Becchetti. She graduated from Clarkdale High School in 1935 and Arizona State Teachers College (Northern Arizona University) in 1941 with a BA degree in English. She received her MA degree in Education in 1957 from Arizona State University. She taught in the Arizona school system including Kingman, Globe and Cottonwood before finishing her career with 21 years at Camelback High School in Phoenix in the business department. Her memberships included AARP, Phoenix and Arizona Retired Teachers Associations, First Families of Arizona, Phoenix Museum of History, Phoenix Art Museum, Cottonwood Civic Club and the Verde Historical Society and Museum in Cottonwood. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Phoenix. She is survived by her son Fred (Kathy) of Palm Desert, CA, daughter in law Janet Dover of Cerritos, CA, grandson Sean (Melissa) of Costa Mesa, CA and granddaughter Michelle of Costa Mesa CA. She is also survived by great granddaughter Gwendolyn (Sean and Melissa) and great grandson Jacob (Michelle) and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass and Celebration of Her Life will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Parish, 700 N. Bill Gray Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326 at 10:30 AM. Private interment of ashes in Cottonwood Cemetery. Donations may be made in her name to: First Families of Arizona, 105 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004.