Larry Keith Becker Obituary (2024)

Larry Keith Becker passed away peacefully at Cottage in the Meadow on July 8, 2024 after a short battle with his health. He was born June 7, 1938 in Entiat, Washington to Olivia "Blackie" and Lillian (Redda) Becker. He was the youngest of eight. When Larry was seven years of age his family moved to Yakima, Washington. In his youth he worked with his dad picking fruit in the Valley. When in high school he worked in a saddle shop after school and on weekends. He played the French horn in the marching band, pep band and the orchestra. In 1958, he graduated from Yakima High School. He went on to sell business forms for over 50 years. Larry enjoyed playing golf and the opening of fishing season at Jameson Lake and Spectacle Lake. He liked to travel with family and friends around the Northwest and even made trips to Mexico and Europe. Reading was an enjoyment until his eyesight began to decline. At which time he participated in an age-related macular degeneration study that he knew might not help him but would help others in the future. Larry belonged to the JCs, was an Eagles member for 54 years, a 20-year member of the American Motorcycle Association and a leader of the Sagebrush Riders 4-H club for almost 12 years. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, which is now Yakima Covenant Church. Larry was a hard worker and had an incredible zest for life. Larry is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lynne Becker, six children: Wendy, Tammy, Colleen, Rick, Jennifer and Lorrie; three stepsons: Mike, Steve, and Tim Crothers; 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren with one on the way and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings: Bud Becker, Margaret Schmidt, Leroy Becker, Geraldine Murry, Dick Becker, Bob Becker and Doris Bridges. A Viewing will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Shaw and Sons Funeral Home (201 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901) from 4:00-8:00pm. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Shaw and Sons Funeral Home and burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery (1405 S 24th Ave., Yakima, Washington) A Celebration of Life will be at The Eagles Lodge (307 W. Chestnut, Yakima, WA) following burial. The family would like to thank the Memorial Home Hospice team for their care and kindness and especially Andrea and Brandy at Cottage in the Meadow. Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.shawandsons.com.