Timothy Lee Becker

Turpin, OK Timothy Lee “Tim” Becker, age 64, died Monday, February 2, 2015 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born January 20, 1951 at Exeter, Nebraska, the son of Gerald Thomas and Margaret Mary (O’Connor) Becker. He was a 1969 graduate of Exeter High School and then earned a Bachelor degree in education at Peru State College in Nebraska.Tim was a long time resident of Hanover, KS where he was a teacher for 12 years at St. John’s Catholic School. In 2004, he moved to Turpin, OK and has worked for National Carriers in the parts department for the past 10 years. He was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Church in Hanover where he sang in the church choir and was a member of the Knights of Columbus #1743. He attended St. Anthony Catholic Church locally in Liberal.His hobbies included playing cards, working on projects in the yard, Bingo, telling jokes and pulling pranks. He loved spending time with his Children and Grandchildren and his “Little Buddy” Kyeron Williams. On June 17, 1972, he married Teddy Lea Davis at Nebraska City, NE. She died Dec. 28, 2002. Then on June 3, 2006, he married Sharon L. Woods in Liberal, KS. She survives.Other survivors include:4 Sons- Tom Becker and wife Sherri of Marysville, KS;Trent Becker and companion Mandy Habig of Marysville, KS;Tyron Becker and wife Rita of Hanover, KS;Travis Becker and wife Chelsea of Hanover, KS;1 Daughter- Theresa Becker and companion Floyd DeHart of Greenleaf, KS;2 Brothers- Steve Becker of Exeter, NE;Dave Becker and wife Denise of York, NE;1 Sister- Geri Lynn Kirby and husband Ken of Bellevue, NE;9 Grandchildren: C.J. Becker, Sierra Becker, J.T. Becker, Korbin Becker, Trista Becker, Dalton DeHart, LeeAnn DeHart, Davis Becker, and Brett Becker.Many Nieces and Nephews and 1 Great NephewHe was preceded in death by both of his Parents, his Mother-in-law, Betty Davis and Sister-in-law, Lori Becker.Vigil and Rosary will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 at Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel in Liberal, KS. Visitation will continue Thursday until 8 pm at Brenneman Funeral Home.Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Saturday, Feb. 7th at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hanover, KS followed by burial in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. Hanover. KS.Visitation will be 4 - 8 pm Friday at Hanover Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6 – 8 pm.In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be may be made to the Tim Becker Memorial Fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W 2nd Liberal, KS 67901.