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Barbara Jean Becker House

Barbara House Obituary

Our loving wife, mother, and friend, Barbara Jean Becker House passed way on October 16, 2001. She was born in Moline, Illinois on August 21, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth Lundell Becker and Thorsten Harold Becker. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, C.G. "Pete" House, of San Antonio; daughter, Rebecca House Lones and her husband, Gregory S. Lones of Dallas; son, James Becker House and his wife, Catherine Kuhn House of San Antonio; her grandsons, Luke Sanford Lones and Calvin James Lones of Dallas; and many treasured family and friends. She was raised in Moline, Illinois and graduated from Moline High School in 1948. She received a bachelor's degree in education from Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinios in 1952. She moved to San Antonio, Texas in 1956 and taught second grade at St. Mary's Hall. After she and Pete married, she became a devoted housewife and mother. She served as a director of Lundell's Inc., a family business for over 30 years. She also served on the Board of the Texas State Baptist Geriatric Hospital in San Angelo, Texas for over 20 years. Barbara has touched many lives during her time here on God's earth. God has blessed us with a dear friend, caring family member, and generous lady. Her faith in our Lord Jesus Christ sustained her throughout her life. We are so grateful for her sense of humor and her laughter which will live on in her family and friends. She was a supportive member of Trinity Baptist Church, and she was ready to be with our Lord when He called her home. Her family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to her compassionate caregivers: Mary Cisneros, Leticia Ochoa, and Debra Edmonds. We will miss our wonderful and great Mom. Visitation will be from 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock on Thursday, October 18, 2001 at Porter Loring. SERVICE FRIDAY OCTOBER 19, 2001 11:00 A.M. TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH The Rev. Buckner Fanning officiating. Donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 8700 Crown Hill Blvd, Suite 407, San Antonio, Texas 78209. Interment in Sunset Memorial Park. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in the Guest Book at www.porterloring.com by selecting the Sign and View Family Guestbook icon. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Oct. 18, 2001.

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