Dorothy Ruth Becker

Dorothy Ruth Becker obituary, Lincoln, NE

Dorothy Ruth Becker

Dorothy Becker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 2, 2010.
Becker, Dorothy Ruth, 80, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday (5-2-10). She was born to Earl & Ruth (Hunter) Morrison on October 31, 1929 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Dorothy retired from the YWCA as Director of Aquatics & Fitness after 22 years of service. She was a member of Fairhill Presbyterian Church. She loved gardening, reading, & antiques. Survivors: Children & Spouses: Judy & Doug Grant, Trinity, Florida Bobby & Lynette Becker, Denton Debbie & Gary Kay, Gretna Dianne & Terry Rupert, Roca Grandchildren & Spouses: Jennifer Grant & Justin Gill, Overland Park, Kansas T.J. Griess, Lincoln Jason Becker, Lincoln Kevin Becker, Omaha Tiffany Thurman, Lincoln Whitney Thurman, San Antonio, Texas Ann & David Clark, Omaha Laura Glathar, Waco, Texas Daniel Glathar, Gretna Tanya Warren, Lincoln 14 Great Grandchildren Siblings: Opal Roberts, Lincoln Verna Edmiston, Wichita Luella Marker, Lincoln Gerald Morrison, Lincoln Geraldine Canale, Monrovia, California Dolores Turner, Rising City Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Friends, & Other Relatives Preceded in Death By: Spouse: Robert Becker Sr. Parents 6 Siblings Services: Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Thursday (5-6-10) at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Street. Entombment: Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum Visitation: Tuesday (5-4-10) from 3-8pm Wednesday (5-5-10) from 9am-8pm with family greeting friends & relatives from 5-7pm Thursday (5-6-10) from 9am-3pm *All at the funeral home Memorials In Lieu of Flowers: Union College/Larsen Lifestyle Center 3800 S. 48th Street Lincoln, NE 68506

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