Lucille Jane (Lewis) Becker, 75, of Pittsburg died Sunday, September 26, 2021.
Born November 19, 1945, in Bethel, Delaware, Lucille was the daughter of Ernest Franklin and Grace (Dickerson) Lewis. They preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ann Thompson, brother and dear friend, William Frank Lewis and various other family members.
Lucille was raised in Delaware. While working on Dover Air Force Base, Lucille met Paul Arthur (Artie) Becker and they were married July 17, 1964. The couple moved to Kansas shortly thereafter and Artie introduced her to dirt roads and farm life. Their son Ron was born the following year, followed by Paula and Crystal. Lucille was known for her energy and doing whatever needed to be done.
Lucille was always doing for others which could be driving trucks on the farm, making breathing treatment tents on the living room floor, completing all the household tasks, driving to endless ball games, concerts, events and participating in PTO.
Later in life, Lucille enjoyed caring for and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Even though her life centered around her family, Lucille worked at a few jobs through the years including Westco and Dollar General in Columbus and running fireworks tents with Crystal and Paul. Lucille enjoyed visiting, playing softball, doing puzzles, playing marbles, collecting Pillsbury Doughboy and Campbell’s Soup items and shopping. In the last few years when Paul would drive her, she would say he would rush her while she browsed the aisles. In his defense, he thought two hours in one store was not rushing.
Lucille is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, as well as their three children: Ronald Becker (wife Julie) of Oswego, Paula Becker and Crystal Marietta, (husband Jason) both of Pittsburg; seven grandchildren: Justin Becker, (wife Katelyn), Jessica Becker, Sean Becker (wife Jessica), Samantha Buyag (husband James), Ashley Marietta, Allison Marietta, and Matteo Marietta; as well as six great grandchildren and counting and other family, both by blood and by love.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 2 at 11:30 a.m. in the Zion Lutheran Church. Pastor Theodore Cook will officiate. Burial will follow in the Highland Park Cemetery. A Visitation will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. prior to the services. Memorial donations can be made to VetLinks.org. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS.