Chester Raymond "Chet" Becker

Biography

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Chet Becker Service at Jay Chapel

Chester "Chet" R. Becker, our dad met Jesus on Saturday, February 20, 2010, with his family by his side. Daddy was born on March 2, 1928, in Fresno, CA. He graduated from Central High School and served in the Korean War. Chet moved to Madera in 1968. He retired from 27 years of service at Mayfair Market formerly in Madera. In his spare time Chet was a full-time farmer. He married our mom, Gay Haupt Becker, and they shared 39 loving years together.

Chet was a life member of The American Legion Clovis Post 147. He was a member of the Madera Elks Lodge for 40 years. Chet was involved with UFCW Retirees Club and Edison Social Club. He served on both UFCW Local 1288 Union and Credit Union Executive Boards for 25 years.

Our dad was preceded in death by his parents Pete and Helen (Karle) Becker, his sister Eleanor Bopp and brother Ernest Becker.

He is survived by our mother Gay Becker, of Madera, his daughters La Tricia Payton and her husband Larry of Santa Maria, CA, Debra Irby and her husband Don of Kennewick WA, Cindy Boyadjian, Terri Becker-Denney and her husband John, and Jerri Becker all of Madera, his granddaughter, Shelby Payton of Santa Maria, CA. Chet also leaves behind many brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give special thanks to his caregiver Karen Wyre, Hinds Hospice, and Dr. Kanwal Singh for their support during this difficult time.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 2:00 PM to 8:00PM at Jay Chapel in Madera.  Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 26, 2010, 11:00 am also at Jay Chapel with interment to follow at Arbor Vitae Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to Hinds Hospice, 1616 W. Shaw #A-5, Fresno, CA 93711.