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WILLIAM HENRY BECKER
William Henry Becker died on November 19, 2023 in Columbia, MD with his family at his side. He was born on March 28, 1943 to Henry and Dorothy Becker in New York, NY. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth Anne Becker; his daughters Megan (Thomas) of Las Vegas, NV, Lauren (Lamar) of Silver Spring, MD; grandchildren Caroline and Beck Robertson; brothers Donald and Robert Becker; and several nieces and nephews. Dr. Becker was a Professor of History who spent the majority of his career at George Washington University and University of Maryland, Baltimore County with visiting professorships at the Johns Hopkins University, National University of Singapore, and School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS, Paris). He loved his scholarship, music, travel, time with lifelong friends and activities with his grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at St. John United Church in Columbia, MD on Friday December 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.
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Ross Weber
April 9, 2024
Just found this notice. Sorry about his passing. I was in the first class at UMBC, and took three courses with Dr. Becker. He was an excellent teacher, and I felt valued both as a student and a person in his classes. His memorial occurred on my 75th birthday as it turns out. God bless his spirit, and his family. Ross Weber.
Jason Roberts
December 15, 2023
I took Bill Becker's Business History class as a graduate student at George Washington University. He was very helpful to me during my time at GW. He wrote letters of recommendation for me when I went on the college job market, and he served on my dissertation committee. I will always remember him as a great scholar and good man. He was highly regarded by both faculty and students. My condolences to the Becker family.
Susan Aaronson
December 14, 2023
Bill Becker mentored me and many other economic historians. He always had a kind word for everyone. His legacy is the many people he taught to love history and to use rigorous scholarship to explain history.
Jon Gustafson
December 14, 2023
Will always remember Bill´s quick smile and gentle way. We spent every Sunday and summer vacations together which were always a lot of fun. I will always remember Bill as the great person he was. My deepest sympathies to Family and friends.
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