"Our prayers and sympathies are extended to the friends and family of Becky Perin."
In loving memory of
Becky Perin
December 19, 2019
Becky "Grandma Becky" Perin, 57, of Mingo, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa. Per her wishes no service will be held. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Becky was born in Des Moines, Iowa on November 8, 1962 to Charley and Ruby (Smith) Overton. She started grade school in Johnston until the family moved to Truro, before settling in Murray. She attended Murray High School and graduated with the class of 1981. Following school, Becky went to DMACC where she graduated with her Associates Degree as a Dental Assistant. She began working for Book and Theis Dental office and remained with them until 1992. Becky married Roger Perin in Colfax in 1991. The couple resided in Colfax until 1999 when they moved to the farm in rural Mingo. Her good friend Jim Porter encouraged Becky to get her CDL and once she did hired her to drive the Baxter School Bus. A job she so dearly loved. Grandma Beck helped raise so many kids including nieces, nephews, and a grandson. Her family meant the world to her. She also loved drawing and painting, reading, driving the bus, kids, and animals most especially her dogs Brandy and Woody.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Roger Perin; children Angie (Kraig) Winkle, Shari Boyer, Mike (Dora) Perin, Katie Price, Megan Overton, Cody Overton, and Hannah Overton; 11 grandchildren; siblings Christy (Don) Nofstger, and Trish Overton; step-mother Patricia Overton; sister-in-law Patricia Overton; niece Melissa Overton; Nephew Matthew Nofstger and lifelong best friend DeAnne Boles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Terry Overton
Fredregill Family Funeral Home in Zearing has been entrusted with the care of Grandma Beck and her family.
Tributes
"Becky and I were friends in high school She was a sweet girl, always kind and cheerful. I?m not surprised that she continued to show kindness to everyone she knew. "
"Becky had Such a huge heart. She was always so kind and caring in every way. She will truly be missed."
"We were classmates of Becky's and I grew up neighbors to her in Murray. She was always a kind person and it sounds like she had a heart and compassion for helping others. Our prayers to Becky and her family. Dean and Janet Robins"
"I will miss my aunt so much I loved her so much I didn?t get to see her much when I got older but always was around her when I was little she was the best aunt anyone could ask for I will miss you but your in a better place now girl fly high love you always "
"So sorry to hear about Becky. She cared about kids and family. She'll be missed."
"Sorry to hear this. Becky always had an awsome smile when you seen her
Prayers for all. "
"Very sorry to hear of Becky's passing. She was a very kind and caring person. Condolences to all that loved her."
"My condolences sent to Becky?s family and friends "
"So sorry to hear of Becky's passing. She was always so kind in school."
"So sorry to hear this. Becky was amazing and she drove the bus for Baxter Early Learning Center for many years. A bus full of 3 and 4 year olds....singing! She always loved the field trips and was also our go to for first aid, an extra pair of hands, and always willing to slow down for good sight seeing! She will be terribly missed. Love and Hugs to her family."
"I am very sorry to hear of Becky's passing. She worked in my classroom several years ago and really cared about the students. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Holly Foarde"
"So sorry to hear of Becky's passing. I only remember her being a very kind person. Prayers for the family. Cheryl Loy"