Benton Becker Obituary

I met Benton when we we were both teaching at the same Law School. Over those several years, we spent many hours in private and quiet conversations about life, family, and, of course, the law. I was amazed how easily he explained famous historical events in very simple and person (from personal knowledge and experience) terms. He played a very important role in his tat a critical time in our Nation´s history. Most Americans, whether they knew Benton or not, will ever know the depth of his involvement in the inner workings of the Ford Administration or the extent and nature of his professional interchanges and private conversations with the former President, Richard Nixon. Benton was BRILLIANT (intentional capitalized) and he exuded total Integrity! I was honored that he shared a close friendship with me. What a loss...to his family, his friends, the legal profession, and the Country.
Most sincerely,
JUDGE DAVID L. LEVY, (Ret.).

Joanne, just heard of Benton's passing. So sorry it took so long to find out. Hope you and the kids are doing well.Last time I saw them was long ago when Diane and I stayed with them at your house in Potomac when you and Benton were out of town. Oh my how many years ago! Again my sincere condolences and I'm sure Brian stepped up when his daddy passed

Dear Joanne,
We are sorry to learn of Benton's passing.He was such a sweet guy.Our best wishes to you and your family.
Warm Regards,
Jon & Leslie & Vicki

I first met Benton when I was a short-termed pledge of TEP, ultimately blackballed.

I was a receiver on TEP's football team and caught many passes from Benton, a precise QB, some for TDs, two against Theta Chi, which pursued me after TEP cut me loose.

I later devilishly enjoyed the TD passes I caught and interceptions I made against TEP as a Theta Chi pledge and member.

I mention this to put into context that throughout all of this frantic part of my life, Benton was always friendly and kind.

I followed Benton's legal career and once, when we serendipitously sat next to each other on a flight to somewhere, we had wonderful conversations during which I was delighted that he had also kept up with mine.

Benton was a good man and I'll bet a wonderful husband and father.

God bless him and his family.

Julian Tepper
Brooklyn, NY

Just learned of Benton's passing. Our deepest sympathy to Joanne and the family. Benton was an esteemed member to our community and a valued servant of our great nation. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Just learned of Benton's death last night and we send our sympathies to Joanne and the rest of the family

He was one of my favorite professors in law school. My sympathies to his family.

We are so sadden for the loss of a great friend. Our hearts and sympathies go out to his beloved family.
With love,

so very sorry for your loss.

bernie rosenberg

Goodbye, Pal.
A fellow TEP

Only knew Mr. Becker and his family for a few weeks. Very bright gentleman.

Mr. Becker was my professor in St. Thomas University Law School in 2005 and he impressed me not only as one of most brilliant and extremely clever people I ever met, but also the fact that Mr. Becker had practiced Constitutional Law on the highest level, gave him an ability to share his experience and knowledge of Constitutional law with his law students, in a way that no other professor could. I kept in touch with Mr. Becker after I established my own law firm and he was always accessible, friendly and ready to help me with anything that he could. Mr. Becker will be greatly missed and my prayers are with Mr. Becker's family during this difficult times.

I worked with Benton in the 70's in the HMO business in Miami. I'm glad I knew him. Fine fellow.

Benton and I were friendly in high school when I backed him up at quarterback. He and I later were fraternity brothers at Maryland in Tep. I always found Benton to be genuine, kind, considerate and loyal during the years we were friends, and I know he will be missed by all of us who had the privilege of calling him our friend. Our hearts go out to JoAnn, his children and grandkids. We should all do our part to keep his memory alive.

Sheldon Wallerstein

The suite of offices where Professor Becker had an office at St. Thomas University School of Law is named the "Benton Becker" suite. I am glad that we did this.

To the Becker Family,
We were privileged to be Benton's students at FAU where he taught us constitutional law and about the Nixon pardon. We relished his classes and will sorely miss him.
Our heartfelt condolenses to his family on this sad loss. He will be fondly remembered by these devoted students.
Belle and Arthur Simon
Harriet and Stanley Kottick

My thoughts and prayers are with Professor Becker's family. I exhausted his curriculum as an undergraduate, and knew he appreciated that when he wrote: me into exam questions, recommendation letters for study abroad and graduate school, and a letter to my mom. Grateful for his intellect, patience and generosity.

Best professor around. I will always think of him during Thanksgiving and of his genorisity. Blessed to have the pleasure of knowing you both.

JoAnn-So sorry we missed the funeral but we didn,t know until it was
too late.Loved having him as a neighbor and friend.I,ve repeated his
stories so many times I think I was there.Our thoughts are with you and\your family

Sharon and Jerry

Benton was a dear cousin and I adored him. I will miss him terribly.

Benton had a large personality, warm heart and a wonderful sense of humor. I recall receiving JFKs, "Profiles in Courage" and never quite grasped the message until many years later. Benton touched so many of us, he'll be missed but not forgotten. Love to you all.

BENTON - ALWAYS THE MAN OF THE HOUR. FROM COOLIDGE TO BOYTON BEACH YOU ALWAYS HAD A PLAN AND YOU ASSIGNED JOANN TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. YOUR SMILE AND LAUGHTER WILL ALWAYS BE PART OF US. WE WILL REMEMBER THE COOLIDGE FOOTBALL GAMES AND THE TEP GET TOGETHERS.
BENTON, YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS
MAXINE AND STEVE

TO A DEAR MAN AND FRIEND I WILL MISS HIM SONNY MISSRY