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Mary Becker Obituary
Abilene - August 27, 1940 ~ August 5, 2019
Mary Clementine Ellison "Bunny" Becker was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on August 27, 1940, to Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Ellison. Her childhood and high school years were spent in Texarkana, Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in speech pathology. In her sophomore year, she was elected president of her sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha. In her senior year, she met Richard Becker on a blind date, matched on altitude, she was 6'0 and he 6'6 , and they were together thereafter based on attitude. She graduated Cum Laude in 1962, and was awarded a graduate school scholarship in Speech Pathology. She taught for several years in Montgomery County, Colorado, where she also became an accomplished skier. She married Dr. Ricard Becker in 1964, and they had three children during his years of medical training, Clementine, Will, and Joe. Together, they founded Becker Vineyards in 1992, which has grown to premier status in the Texas Wine Industry. Their wines have been served to three US Presidents and served on ten occasions at James Beard Dinners in New York. She appeared twice on Wine Spectator covers. She received the Tall in Texas Award in 2014 for leadership in the Texas Wine Industry. In 2000, she planted a three acre field of French lavender and began an annual Lavender Festival which continues each year in May. She was a wonderful French chef and was well known for her brilliant tables of food and wine. She was a member of the UT Chancellor's Executive Advisory Board, Les Dames d'Escoffier, The Argyle, Dominion Country Club, and Boot Ranch. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Eugene Ellison and Margaret Ellison and her daughter, Mary Clementine Becker. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard Becker, her sons and their families, Will and Emma Becker and their children, Henry, Sam and Maggie, and Drs. Joe and Emily Becker and their children, Nathan, Nolan and Nicholas. Most of all she loved her family, her children, grandchildren and her many friends and they loved her in return.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Memorial Mass: Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 11:00 AM, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8500 Cross Mountain Trail, San Antonio, TX 78255.
A gathering of family and friends will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the Dominion Country Club, 1 Dominion Drive, San Antonio, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Food Bank of San Antonio, 5200 Enrique M. Barrera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78227.
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Roberto Negron
November 3, 2019
Dear Richard. Just found out about your wife's demise. I hope you are holding up as well as possible.
Glen Dawson
September 5, 2019
To Dr. Becker and Family,
She was the most gracious and loveliest women I have ever met. She was so dear and I simply adored her You are in my thoughts and prayers and always in my heart.
Glen Dawson
August 19, 2019
To Richard and family,
We remember all the years in Texas Club of Internists seeing you and Bunny at least annually. She was such an accomplished woman. Then to meet again at the vineyard and manage those operations was awesome. She certainly made her mark with her incredible talents and infectious personality. Joan and I just found out today via our Austin daughter and send our deepest sympathy on your immense loss.
Temple Williams
Ann-Rhea & Bill Fitch
August 18, 2019
Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences go out to you in this time of sorrow. Bunny has always been warm and generous; she will be be greatly missed.
Ann-Rhea & Bill Fitch, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Marian & Larry Higgins
August 17, 2019
Larry and I share our condolences on the passing of Bunny. Although we had not seen her in a number of years, we have fond memories of our times together. Tim Looney shared this sad news this afternoon at a luncheon meeting. Had we known sooner, we would have been at the service.
Eileen and Mark Houston
August 15, 2019
Our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Becker and the family on the loss of Bunny. She was such a lovely, charming woman. We will miss chatting with her at Becker events, as we've been fortunate to do for many years.
Janet Key
August 13, 2019
My deepest sympathies to all of us.....She was a true lady in every sense of the word and will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you all and i would like to help with any needs that you might have.
Delbert Chumley
August 13, 2019
We send our condolences to the Richard and family on the loss of Bunny - a wonderfully kind, welcoming and gracious lady who will be sorely missed by everyone who crossed her path. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today as you bid her farewell. Del and Louise Chumley
Edward Vizard
August 13, 2019
We all share the sorrow of your loss knowing that she remains alive in many hearts. I never met Bunny, but she was highly regarded in my home, adored by my parents and praised. You are in my prayers.
Augusta Clark
August 13, 2019
A mes chers amis et vignerons,
Je regrette de ne pas pouvoir assister aux obsèques de "la grande dame de vin." Néanmoins, je vous assure que je vous envoie toutes mes condoléances et que je vous embrasse très fort. Joe, ta maman était toujours pleine d'humour, de joie de vivre et d'amour pour sa famille. En plus, en étant professeur, j'ai apprécié la maman la plus chouette et désirée dans la salle de classe. Des bénéfices de sa présence c'étaient qu'elle m'a toujours offert tout le soutien dont j'avais besoin, qu'elle a encouragé son fils de s'enrichir dans l'univers du français et qu'elle a fait les plus délicieux petits gâteaux à l'occasion des anniversaires de Joe. Quelle dame riche d'esprit et de coeur. Je pense à vous tous. Grosses bises, Augusta Clark aka "Madame"
Linda Leininger
August 12, 2019
We only met Bunny 2 times but I will always remember her graciousness. It was at the winery on the beautiful patio and she was making sure everyone was comfortable and having an enjoyable time. Becker's won't be the same without you. God bless and Rest In Peace.
Lynda Pickup
August 12, 2019
Peter and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. She was a wonderful and unique woman ; so kind and elegant. Sincerely, Lynda and Peter Pickup
Jonathan Crenwelge
August 12, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.. We found Bunny to be a LADY who put her family first and genuinely caring of others .
We ask God to help all of you through this difficult time.
The Crenwelge's Milton Mickey Tim &Jon
Margaret Peloquin
August 12, 2019
Bunny was such a sweet and generous person. We will all miss her warmth and hospitality.
Gerald & Christie Galbraith
August 12, 2019
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Lynda Demidovich
August 11, 2019
Dr. Becker and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Becker was a dynamic, energetic and talented woman. I know she will be missed by many and forgotten by few. May memories of happy times you spent with her help comfort you.
Lynda Demidovich
Gerry Autsch
August 11, 2019
Dear Dr. Becker and family, so sorry to hear about your loss......Bunny was warm and welcoming and will be missed by all.....our love and prayers go out to you and the family......hugs Gerry and Heather
Aaron (Pancho) Malakoff
August 11, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of this remarkable woman.
Drs Frank and Cherie Mueller
August 11, 2019
Richard, Our hearts go out to you as you adjust to life without the physical presence of your beautiful Bunny; but a spirit like hers will surround you, and all of us, forever. We are so blessed to have met her at a wine dinner. Prayers for peace to you and your family.
Garry and Temple Turner
August 11, 2019
We will all miss this most elegant, charming, and simply delightful lady. You are all in our prayers.
hector a saucedo
August 11, 2019
DR BECKER OUR CONDOLENCES FROM ME AND MY WIFE PATSY
Estella and joseph Borrego
August 9, 2019
To Becker family,our deepest condolences...Bunny was a beautiful soul...beautiful, classy, gracious, loving ,heartfelt soul....just to be in her presence was a blessing....she had a warmth and a aura of love around her...she treated me so sweet..breaks my heart...she will be greatly missed but will never ever be forgotten...with all our love ...The Borrego Family
Deborah Keyes
August 9, 2019
Our hearts are saddened by your untimely loss of dear Bunny! What a bright star in the Becker family as well as all of Fredericksberg and the State of Texas and beyond. She was a stranger to no one, but always the consummate hostess and gracious lady full of great ideas and fun with every thing she did! Her light will continue to shine for all of us who knew her. Our love to you Dr Becker from Deborah and Bill Keyes of Dripping Springs.
Carol VanMeter
August 8, 2019
So sad for your loss. A great Zeta, roommate, and friend. Carol VanMeter
Dennis and Denise Rosenberry
August 8, 2019
Our heartfelt condolences to the Becker family at this time of profound loss. Bunny will be remembered as the most gracious lady we have had the pleasure of meeting, always making visitors feel welcome and cared about, as we conversed about daisies, dishes, and merlot cake. You are on our hearts as we pray for comfort and healing. We will all surely miss this sweet lady.
Debbie McNabb
August 8, 2019
Dear Richard, I am so very sorry for your loss of your dear wife, Bunny. Though I never met her, I could tell the love you had for her by the way you spoke of her. With much love, I hold you and your family in my heart.
Jimmy & Betty Chew
August 8, 2019
My wife Betty and I got to know Mrs. Becker through the winery and especially the Lavender Lunch each year. It comes very close to our wedding anniversary and Doctor and Mrs. Becker have always made us feel that they were having it for Betty and I. We feel that "Bunny" was the true definition of a lady and we will miss her very much. May God hold her and may he comfort the family.
Dan McWilliams
August 8, 2019
Bunny will be truest missed, she was always happy to see Cheryl & I and we enjoyed every minute we spent with Bunny.
David & Linda Johnson
August 8, 2019
Our deepest condolences on the loss of our friend of 40 plus years. She was one of the nicest, kindest, friendliest and most elegant people we've known. Peace and love for you Richard and Will and Joe. I enjoyed having Joe as my first pediatric patient and Linda was proud to have taught Joe and Emily at UTHSCSA. The lighting of your Christmas tree with real candles was a highlight for many years.
Susan Koegl Davis/Schmitt
August 8, 2019
Richard, I am so sorry for your loss. May Bunny's soul, and the souls of the faithful departed, rest in the arms of the Lord.
BETTY BURT KYLE
August 8, 2019
My condolences to the family of my Zeta sister, Bunny Ellison Becker. Her loss will be felt by many as she was a shining light in the lives of so many. We were suitemates in the ZTA House our senior year at UT. She was intelligent and funny and loving to all of us. She was our Chapter President and an outstanding leader. There are many wonderful memories. My prayers and thoughts are with the family and may God Bless You and give you strength and peace at this difficult time.
Becky De Leon
August 8, 2019
Dr. Becker and Family, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. It was my privilege to type for Bunny at Dr. Becker's office when I worked as a transcriptionist for nine years. She was very kind and friendly. I share your loss. May she Rest In Peace. Sincerely, Becky De Leon
Suzanne Crowe
August 8, 2019
An extradorinary woman who created a great legacy, she will be missed. My heart and prayers are with the family.
Fred Hallsworth
August 7, 2019
So sorry to note the loss of Bunny. When we visited the Becker Vineyard, Bunny made us feel most welcomed. May she Rest In Peace. Her contributions will be with us forever.
Fred and Pat Hallsworth
Susan Miller
August 7, 2019
What a Beautiful Lady both inside and out. Prayers to you all... I am so sorry for your loss.
Gary Penny MD and Debbie Strus MD
August 7, 2019
Debbie and I extend greatest sympathy to the Becker family. We cherish our relationship that has now extended over 20 years. Bunny's kindness and graciousness was exemplary and we will all miss her presence.
Kay Jungerman
August 7, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been a patient of Dr. Becker's for years.
Cindy arenas
August 7, 2019
My condolences to the Becker Family so sorry for family's loss.
Patti and Clayton Jones
August 7, 2019
Was such a privilege to visit with Mrs. Becker for the last 6 years at the luncheon during the Lavender Festival. So enjoyed meeting her and sharing a table with them on our 5th year there. She will be missed and was such a lovely person who inspired great wine.
Kathy Stuewe
August 7, 2019
So sorry for your loss I will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers. ❤
Kathy Stuewe
India Leinweber
August 7, 2019
Bunny was such a warm and giving person. Always a smile and a hug, she poured out love to everyone. We may have lost her hear on earth, but Heaven just gained another angel. Prayers and Blessings to the Becker Family.
Stan & Lynn Schoen
August 7, 2019
I was privileged to have met Bunny on several occasions with Becker Wineries. Our hearts go out to Dr. Becker and family as well as all at Becker Wineries. Bunny was truly a class person who was well respected by all.
Cindy Eckhardt
August 7, 2019
Love all the folks at Becker. Our sincerest sympathy to Dr. Becker & family & all the family of Becker Vineyards! Holding all warmly in our thoughts & prayers!
David Wederstrandt
August 7, 2019
I am sorry for your loss, I have been meaning to come visit the vineyard. The Becker were a HUGE part of my childhood. I am praying for you.
Rhonda Dahlke
August 7, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the Becker Family.
I will always treasure Bunny's support of our yearly event - she was and always will be the ultimate hostess.
Kim & Guy Stout
August 7, 2019
Bunny was without a doubt the epitome of a beautiful woman- smart, tough and sincerely gracious. You were always the center of attention when speaking with her. Her smile and graciousness will be missed. We feel so lucky to have shared some wonderful memories with Bunny and Richard. Our heartfelt prayers are with Dr. Becker, Will & Joe. May your good memories get you though this time of grief.
Jim Brown
August 6, 2019
One of the finest people I've ever the pleasure of knowing. She was always kind to me and my family. Made the best iced tea.
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