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Lynn Mary Ratkovich Becker

Lynn Becker Obituary

BECKER Lynn Mary Ratkovich Becker, 70, of Westerville, Ohio, died September 22, 2012, at home surrounded by family. She was born January 12, 1942, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Milo and Alice Ratkovich. She was the middle of 3 children. On September 13, 1969 she married David P. Becker and had three children. She was the best wife and mother and will be missed dearly. Lynn graduated from the University of Akron in 1969 wit a Bachelors in Biology and earned her Masters degree in Nursing from Franklin University in 1983. She worked for Ohio Health for 26 years. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, David Becker; daughter, Saya Becker; sons, David (Sabrina) and Patrick (Jessica); granddaughters, Megan Burnett and Margaret Becker; grandsons, Brandon Burnett, Jacob, Logan and Reece Becker. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at HILL FUNERAL HOME, 220 South State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 313 N. State Street, Westerville, Ohio 43082, where Lynn was a member. The family would like to thank all their friends, family and the staff at HomeReach Hospice for all their prayers, love and support in assuring a peaceful end of life experience. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lynn's memory can be made to the March of Dimes or Hospice.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2012.

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Pat DiNunzio

October 2, 2012

Very sadden to hear about Lynn . She was such a positive person and fought this disease with such grace. My prayers are with you and your family.
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The Pappas family

September 27, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in these tough times.

nancy thomas

September 26, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Lynn will always be remembered for her kindness and love she shared with so many.

September 25, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Mary and Jeff Mirgon

Connie Garrison-Isler

September 25, 2012

Lynn was a wonderful person and a great nurse. I will miss her sense of humor.

John Johnson

September 24, 2012

I wish I knew the words to express our sorrow. I hope that in some small way God will give you all the strength to help you in this time of heartache.

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