Robert Lewis Becker |
| Posted 2017-10-09 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Sunday, October 8, 2017 <<< Robert “Bob” Lewis Becker, 91, left his earthly home Aug. 3, 2017 with his loving wife Peggy at his side. Bob was born in North Chicago, Illinois to Frederick and Myra Becker. He graduated from Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana and then served two years in the Army in Okinawa, Japan during World War II. After returning from Okinawa, he met and married Peggy Pride. They had one son, Michael, and celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in July. Among Bob’s many talents was his music. He formed a band call Harmony Express and performed in many western states after moving to Tucson. Both Bob and Peggy sang. He played lead guitar and she played bass. Computers were another special interest. Bob was employed by Bell and Howell before moving to Northern California’s Silicon Valley to work for ITT Queme until he retired. Throughout his life, Bob was an avid boater and served as the Northern California United States Power Squadron director. After retiring and moving to Lake Havasu City, he served as Arizona Good Sam state director from 1998 to 2001. He and Peggy enjoyed traveling in their RV and involvement in the Elks, VFW, American Legion and Lake Havasu Sams. Bob is survived by his wife, Peggy, son, Michael, grandchildren, Shannon Fox and David Perry, sister, Joan Miller, many nieces and nephews and great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, Frederick and Myra Becker, sister Jane, and brother Donald. No services are planned per his request. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Hospice of Havasu or VFW. |
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