"To Mal & your family. How I miss the days when our relatives from Winona & LaCrosse came to Iowa in the summer. Some of my sweetest childhood memories. AND I'm soooo happy you were able to come to our family reunion. We had such a good time. My trip w/friend on a day in Tucson, etc. Your day w/us in Chicago - meeting Mike & I in Rochester. Wonderful memories. Love to all, Joan (Marion) Petrich"
In loving memory of
Patricia Joy Becker
September 4, 1930 - May 17, 2016
Patricia "Pat" Joy Becker, 85, of Winona, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Sugar Loaf Assisted Living. Pat was born September 4, 1930 in Winona to Alden and Margaret (McGuire) Maynard. On June 5, 1948, at the age of 17, she married the love of her life, Malcolm Becker. Together they shared 68 years of marriage and had 2 children, Rich and William. Malcolm and Pat lived in Winona where she worked at TV Signal and later as an activity director at St. Anne Hospice. In 1981, they moved to Bloomington, MN and worked as residential managers at Highland Hill. In 2015, they returned to Winona. Pat enjoyed golf and the many golf trips they took. She was an avid painter and a wonderful cook. Her loveable personality will be missed by all that knew her.
Pat is survived by her husband, Malcolm; children, Rich BearBecker and William (Laurie) Becker; grandchildren, Ginger Joy, Tracey (Tim) Tiffin, Ryan (Maria) Becker, and Jenny (Kevin) Suber; 17 great-grandchildren; and a very special friend and cousin, Jeanne Lentz. She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother Robert.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, with Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Hargesheimer officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until the time of service. Burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred. Please share a memory of Pat and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life, Goodview, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tributes
"You were the best friend I ever had and I will miss you every day. You were the most thoughtful and kind person to everyone around you, especially to anyone who was ill or needed help. "
"Mal, Rick, Bill, Sorry to hear of your loss, I know that you will find comfort from God threw each other and your families and friends. You and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rick King"
"Condolences to the whole family, so sorry to hear about the loss of a very nice person. Chuck Lentz"
"To the family of Patty Becker: She was a great friend and neighbor. She will be missed. Will be thinking of you all in your time of need. May God Bless. Lois Manning"
"To the family of pat becker, You have my deepest symapathy. I knew Pat when she worked at St Annes she was a great lady. Mary Ann Larsen {mary Ann Pozanc}"
"I was you're first born, You taught me so many things it would take a pages and pages - maybe a Book to Thank You. I can only say that I love you very much and will always keep a part of you next to my heart as long a I live. I know You're watching over me. "
"We are so sorry for the loss of Patti. She will be missed greatly. I loved her sense of humor and quiet good nature. With much sympathy and many prayers, we will keep you all in our prayers. Jerry and sue Bolger"
"Love you very much, Aunt Patty. You and Mal have left a great impression on us Lentz/Schmitz/Rasing kids. It was great having you in our family. -Brian"
"Just heard of Patty's passing. She was a good friend for many years, however we had lost touch. My thoughts and prayers go with her and Mal and family. JoAnn Engstrom "
"May you find Peace with the special memories you will always have. My heartfelt Love to all of you at this sad time. Linda Stoltz"
"I will always remember Patti's smile and warmth. God bless you, Mal, and your family during this difficult time."
"Bill Becker I speak from my heart, Mother you were an extraordinary mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, as well as being a great friend to all you touched, but nothing physically endures.. It was always inspiring to me what kind of an impact one person could have on so many, family, friends, community and religion being of your highest priority. You gave so many gifts to all and gave so unconditionally, your life on earth was about giving and making situations better. Mom you have completed your journey, I love you so much, as I say goodbye I know you are being welcomed with open arms into the gates of heaven. You will be missed but never forgotten, but most of all Mom THANKYOU, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH......."
"Love and prayers to Patti's family. Patti was a wonderful friend and we had lots of fun at Chew and Chat each month as well as at yearly Cookie parties. There's a new angel in heaven watching over us. God Bless! Jerry & Evelyn Hennelly-Tucson, AZ."
"This woman was not just an amazing mother in law, she was also a true friend. She embraced me with open arms and welcomed me into the family as her daughter. We have shared over 30 years of love, laughter and of course some tears... I was blessed that she loved me as one of her own,, I will miss your physical presence but will cherish our memories for a lifetime, I love you Mom Becker"
"We have lost a most beautiful and generous friend. Bob and Lorraine Nixa, Tucson, AZ"