Theda (McClain) Becker
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5A Obituary - July 23, 2020
Theda McClain Becker
December 26, 1925 - July 18, 2020
Theda was the fourth child born to Rex and Dora B. McClain in
Ola, Arkansas, where she spent her childhood and graduated from
Ola High School in 1944. She moved to Denver, Colorado, the same
year to live with her sister, Lucille. During WWII she worked at
Gates Rubber Company until 1948.
Maurice G. Becker and Theda married in May, 1948, and moved
to Fairplay, Colorado, where he served with the Colorado State
Patrol. While in Fairplay, son Dennis M. Becker was born in April,
1957. From Fairplay, they were transferred to Lakewood, Colorado,
where son David Rex was born in November, 1960. Another
transfer took the family to Aurora, Colorado, in 1964, then in 1971,
to Grand Junction, Colorado.
Theda was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed her family but also
loved sewing, embroidering, crocheting, puzzles, and reading.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, served
as librarian for several years and taught Sunday School. After her
sons left home, she worked at the Grand Junction Board of Realtors.
She volunteered at the Community Food Bank and Heirlooms for
Hospice.
Her son, David, was killed in a motorcycle accident May 11,
1981. Husband, Maurice died in July 2000. Others preceding her
were her parents; sisters, Lucille and Lorraine; brothers, Edgar and
Everett; nephew, Joe Boyce, and sister-in-law, Villetta Kretschmar.
She is survived by son, Dennis of Denver; niece, Peggy Vawter and
Guy of Grand Junction, and nephew, Paul and Cam Kretschmar of
Wyoming.
Her family, her home, her church and friends along with many
interests made the good life she so enjoyed.
Graveside service Saturday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m., at Orchard
Mesa Cemetery.
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