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Virginia Becht Obituary
Virginia Lou (Thar) Becht, 99, of Coloma passed away peacefully on Oct. 7, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.
Per Virginia's wishes cremation will be taking place and no services are planned. Hutchins Funeral Home is assisting Virginia's family and you may leave a message of comfort at hutchinsfuneral.com.
Virginia was born on Nov. 24, 1925, in Benton Harbor to Ferdinand J. Thar and Louella (McCuen) Thar. She graduated from Coloma High School in 1944 and lived her entire life in the Coloma area. Virginia grew up working the family fruit farms for many years, even while raising her family. At the age of 16, Virginia was one of the first females in the area to have a pilot's license.
Virginia married Richard E. Becht of Coloma on March 17, 1946. They raised a family of five children: Richard F. (Kathy) Becht, Starr Becht, Cindy (Dave) Muth, Lance (Debra) Becht and Lisa (Dave) Gargano.
Virginia has 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents and siblings, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 1996; grandson, Rory Becht and granddaughter, Nikole Sherhart.
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Chuck Swartzell
October 13, 2025
Rich and Virginia's home was always so welcoming when our family would visit from Elkhart. Our mom (Barb DeBoni-Swartzell-Cloud) would load us kids and Grandparents (Jake and Marie DeBoni) in the station wagon along with some bakery goodies and we would come for a visit with many of mom's cousins and families. I especially remember one visit in 1966 (I was 14) and all of us guys gathered around the TV to watch Notre Dame and Michigan State play to their famous 10-10 tie for the share of the national championship. Awesome day!
Jill Stanage
October 11, 2025
I wish I would have come to see you before you left but I know your in a better place and with Richard and all your family and friends in Heaven. Love you and will see you when it's my turn. My deepest sympathy for your family.
Jerry Byars
October 10, 2025
I'm saddened for your loss.
Susan Long Wade
October 10, 2025
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother I have fond memories of her.
Leigh Ann (Bury) Brenne
October 10, 2025
I'm sorry for the loss of Aunt Virginia. So many memories of when I was younger of her and Grandma Bury being together at the beach. They were both very special ladies!
Lynann Ballard
October 9, 2025
So many wonderful memories of Virginia. During my high school years and during her trips to Florida. She was always happy and had that special little laugh when telling stories. She will always hold a special place in my heart and I send my heartfelt sympathy to her family. Virginia I just know there will be a drawer of chocolate waiting for you. Rest well sweet lady.
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