Obituary of Abraham Becker

Abraham A. “Beckâ€? Becker age 89, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away August 5, 2008. Beck was born January 3, 1919 in Vona, CO to Andrew and Katherina (Schultz) Becker. He was the youngest of twelve children born to this union. Beck graduated from Vona High School in 1936. Following high school he joined the United States Army Air Core and served during World War II. Returning home form the war Beck attended Denver University graduating in 1952 with a degree in Accounting. On October 3, 1953, Beck married Floy Herrell in Denver, CO. To complete their family, Beck and Floy adopted Michelle. Beck enjoyed traveling with Floy in their travel club. He also loved cars, telling jokes, golfing and all sports. He was a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity. Beck was preceded in death by his parents, wife and all of his siblings. Beck in survived by his daughter Michelle Becker of Colorado Springs, CO. Also surviving are sister-in-laws Virginia Tubbs of Colorado Springs, CO, Alma Becker of Ft. Collins, CO, Neva Herrell of La Junta, CO and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Graveside service will be held Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Vona Cemetery in Vona, CO with Rev. Kim Herrell, officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Odyssey Hospice 5526 N Academy Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80918 or a local hospice of the Donor's choice.