born. Out of high school she got her teaching certificate and taught in several rural schools. At that time school teachers could not be married. It was during this time that she met Ronald Becker who was director of the rural school where she was teaching. After marrying Ronald, he encouraged her to go back to school. Along with her many farming responsibilities and raising her children, Amy returned to night school and summer school graduating from Westmar University with an elementary education degree. She taught at West Sioux Community School for 19 years. At West Sioux she taught kindergarten, home economics, and special education reading classes. Amy's students best remember their teacher not only for her teaching ability but her beautiful dresses and high heels that matched. She would remove her high heels when she took the children out for recess. Only once did she forget to put her heels back on after recess was over. Oh how her students loved her as did their parents. Amy retired from teaching in 1978.Ronald farmed and raised livestock. Amy was right beside him cooking huge meals for the farm hands, helping with farm chores, planning special activities for her granddaughters when they visited, playing cards with friends and family. She was the ultimate hostess loving to cook and have family and friends in her home. She could cook for 5 or 20 without thinking twice. Her door was always open. Ronald passed away in 1985. Amy remained on the farm in Ireton until moving to Le Mars in 1993.Amy loved traveling to many different places with her son, Dan. They went on a cruise to Alaska and celebrated many of her birthdays together in Las Vegas much to Amy's delight.Amy's love for her three granddaughters was infinite. Life would stop for them. She attended their bachelorette parties for them before their weddings. Her granddaughters adored her and cherished the attention Amy bestowed on them together and individually. And without a doubt Kim, Anita, and Ann would tell you they had the "best dressed" grandmother ever. Amy's joy multiplied with the birth of her 12 great grandchildren which included 9 boys and 3 girls.When she moved to town she played cards with friends every night and traveled to the casino during the day whenever she could. When she could no longer see to drive she still managed to find a ride to the casino where she attended many "investment seminars!" Coming home she would tell staff at Park Place if the machines were "tight" or if she had "a good day."Amy was a story teller, but her grandchildren would tell you she was even a better listener. Her stories were interesting and detailed bringing many a merry laugh. Amy rarely told the same story twice the same way. She loved being the center of attention and truthfully Amy earned that spot honorably.She moved to Park Place Estates Assisted Living in October 2009. Staff and residents truly loved caring for her and visiting with her because of her optimistic outlook on life. She loved her chair and afghan by the fireplace. It was at Park Place that staff found that she was a poet among her many other talents.Amy is survived by her daughter, Judy (Joe) Keffeler of Madison, SD; son, Dan (Sherryl) Becker of Orlando, FL; granddaughters: Kim (Mark) Stukel of Leawood, KS, Anita (Paul) Thomas of Brookings, SD, and Ann (Cal) Stukel of Sioux Falls, SD; 12 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.Amy is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald Becker (1985); son, David (1976); an infant daughter; six brothers; and three sisters. Send Sympathy Card Print Obituary View/Sign Guest Book To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.rexwinkelfh.com/obituary/amy-becker