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Laurence Albert Becker passed away peacefully and began his next adventure on October 25, 2024, at the age of 88. His final days were spent in the comfort of his home that he moved into with his sister Virginia and parents Albert and Sidney Becker when he was 3 years old.
While attending the University of Texas in Austin, Laurence met the love of his life, Rosanne, in the backyard of that same home during a church gathering for college students. They were married three years later and celebrated 63 anniversaries together prior to her passing last year.
Laurence is survived by his three children, Roxy, Amy (her wife Kristen) and David (his wife Heather and daughter Ashley Kate), nephews Leighton and Mason Quick, and cousins Gretchen (Becker) Denny and Barbara Becker.
A celebration of his life will be held at University Presbyterian Church, 2203 San Antonio St., Austin, TX on Thursday, October 31 at 2PM and will also be available using a Zoom link provided on the church website.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be offered to two of the many organizations that were important to Laurence: Down Home Ranch [https://www.downhomeranch.org] and Autism Society of Texas [https://www.texasautismsociety.org].
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Viola Canales
October 30, 2024
Thank you, Dr. Becker.
You were such an inspiring and wonderful teacher. And individual.
Robert Ettinger
October 30, 2024
While in 10th grade in 1974 I was in Mr Becker's English class. But what I remember most about him was his love of film. I joined the Texas Student Film Society run by Mr Becker. We met at nights to review student films for the student film festival. He brought us to the Paramount so we could see a screening of Badlands made by his former student, Terrence Malick.
I'll be at the Paramount next week and every time I go I think of that day. He was truly a positive influence on all whom were blessed to meet him.
Allison Burnett
October 30, 2024
I remember the famous Yurt building semester that Dr. Becker did with his 10th grade English class in 1973-73. The advice of his I remember also was: " Live this day as if you had already messed up the first attempt, and this was your second chance."
Nathan Gates
November 5, 2024
The Becker Family Memory Bank is SO Full that I simply wouldn't know where to start. Condolences and Love for both Roseanne and Laurence Becker, their children Roxy, Amy and David, and the many, many ripples which continue to spread from this wonderful family.
Mary Bradbury
October 30, 2024
There is a old Irish saying, " Death brings a heart ache that no one can heal, but love leaves a memory that no one can steal." My thoughts and prayers to his loved ones. RIP
Mary (Russell) Bradbury
Casa Grande, AZ
John Kilpatrick
October 29, 2024
My condolence for the loss of an inspiration to many. A shared memory as to tennis: I heard him repeat the statement "if you get your 1st serve in then you never have to worry about double-faulting". That has resonated in my head each day I walk on the court.
Lizet Alaniz
November 4, 2024
What I remember most about Dr. Becker is his smile, kindness, enthusiasm, and energy. He encouraged and recognized creativity and saw the best in others. I will miss him dearly. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Darrell David
October 29, 2024
Dr. Becker was an integral part of my life at St. Stephen's in the early '70s. A dorm parent at Gregg, a soccer coach and referee, a teacher of English and Film, and the force behind the St. Stephen's Film Festivals. But I will always remember him for one primary phrase he repeated often: "Everything in life is a learning experience". I may have scoffed and rolled my eyes when he repeated that line, but years later I would recognize how incredibly true and powerful was that statement. Thank you, Dr. Becker, for all of the life lessons.
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