BECKER - On November 9, 2005, Florence Becker of Yorkton, beloved wife of Richard Becker passed away after a heartbreaking struggle with Alzheimer's disease. 
Loving wife of Richard Becker. Dear Mother of Virginia (David) Charette of Edmonton, Alberta, Wendy (Thomas) Hogg of Duffield, Alberta, Elroy (Patty) Penner of Sherwood Park, Alberta, Farley Penner (predeceased). Loving daughter and stepdaughter of Katherine (predeceased) and Gordon Gabert. Father, Henry David (predeceased). Loving sister of Irene Rutherford of Woodstock, Ontario, Penny Girouard of Calgary, Alberta, Judith (Albert) Finch of Windsor, Ontario and Linda (Nick) Wentoniuk of Windsor, Ontario. Grandchildren; Drew, Nicholas, Renee, Janelle, Alexander and Christopher. 
Florence was born on December 1, 1931. She was the oldest of five daughters. Her early life was spent on the family farm where she loved riding the horses. Her first job, when she left home, was at the Boston Cafe. Her last job, as a cashier, was at Macleods in Yorkton. She worked hard at her jobs. 
Florence was a loving and devoted Mother to her children and grandchildren. She was an excellent homemaker, cook, baker and seamtress for her children. She was especially fond of her last dog, Sandi. 
In 1980, Florence married Richard Becker. She and Richard enjoyed many years of happiness until her declining health eventually resulted in her moving to the Yorkton and Regional District Nursing Home in November, 200l. Richard continued to visit and care for her until her passing. We would like to thank the staff of the Nursing Home for their compassionate care.
A service of comfort was held on Sunday, November 13th at the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home. The funeral service was held on Monday, November 14th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Springside with Pastors Mark Maunula and Kyunghyun Kim officiating. The organist, Jean Payne led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, 'Amazing Grace', 'Just As I Am' and 'Abide With Me'. The interment took place in the Garden of Gethsemane at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Drew Hogg, Nick Hogg, Joe St Ange, Jeff St Ange, Darrel Kawa and Eugene Wonchulanko serving as the casket bearers. 

Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home.