Edward ‘Eddie’ Becker
April 3, 1923 ~ March 20, 2017
After a long and hard fought battle with cancer, Edward ‘Eddie’ Becker passed away with family by his side while in the loving care of the staff at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice on Monday, March 20, 2017, at the age of 93 years. Eddie was predeceased by his first wife, Alice (nee Schlinker); his second wife, Kay (nee Clark) as well as one daughter, Brenda (Jack) Dietzen. He leaves to cherish his memory: two sons, Dennis Edward Becker of Medicine Hat and Albert (Bernadette) Clark of Nova Scotia; six grandchildren, Donald Edward Becker of Cold Lake, AB., Daniel Becker of Edmonton, AB., Kelly (Andrew) Higgins and their daughter, Melissa Higgins of Strathmore, AB., Darren (Krista) Clark and their two children, Patrick and MacKenzie of Nova Scotia, Judy Dietzen of Red Deer, AB. and Tracey (Jim) Beanblossom of Rocky Mountain House, AB. Eddie’s memory will live on in the hearts of his brother, Harvey (Jo) Becker of Calgary, AB.; sister, Violet Aberle of Taber, AB.; brothers-in-law, Ralph (Mat) Schlinker of Medicine Hat and Roy Schlinker of Vernon, BC.; sister-in-law, Olive (Lance) Brost of Medicine Hat as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Edward Becker was born to Jacob and Katherine Becker in Schuler, AB. on April 3, 1923, which is where he was raised and educated. He joined the Army during WWII and circumstances at that time did not allow for Eddie to serve overseas. He later moved on to work for the CPR, a career that lasted the next 23 years. Following his retirement from the CPR, Eddie worked the next 23 years as a custodian for the Public School Board. Many will remember ‘Mr. Becker’ from his days at Vincent Massey School. From 1975 through until his retirement in 1998, he always remained popular with both the students and the staff there. His memory will live on in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing him. Special thanks to Eddie’s friends, management and staff at The Wellington for their support and friendship during his years there. Family also wish to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the exceptional staff of St. Joseph’s Home for the loving care and support provided to Eddie during his stay. A Celebration of Eddie’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, June 19, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship and refreshments thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Eddie’s name may be made to St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Honoured to serve the family is

• Date : 2017-03-20
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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