Chester Raymond "Chet" Becker

Funeral information

Home: Madera, CA Place of Birth:
Date of Death: February 20, 2010 Birthdate: March 2, 1928
Age: 81

Service information: Friday, February 26, 2010 11:00 AM Jay Chapel, Madera, CA

Visitation: Thursday, February 25, 2010 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Jay Chapel, Madera, CA

Interment: Arbor Vitae Cemetery, Madera, CA

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.

Jay Chapel February 23, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

Eddie & Sandi Moren, San Diego, CA February 23, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Chester worked with our brother, John Moren at Mayfair for many years and became our friend as well. We know he will be missed and you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.

Julie Denney February 23, 2010
I remember many years at the Becker household. I met the family shortly after my 19th birthday. Chester was always very welcoming. As a kid, this was so important. I learned and valued how important it is to make everyone feel welcome and cared for by following his lead. He had a special way of making you feel as if you were one of his own. His kindness, caring, and loving heart will be so greatly missed. We love you dearly and always will. Love, Julie, Mikki, and Bud

J. Gary and Carol Ann Adams February 23, 2010
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Chet. May God give you His grace and peace as you face the days ahead.

Irene T.Flemming February 23, 2010
I grew up going to Mayfair Market almost everyday. And the perfect example of Customer Service was Chester. His love for people was so real, he was a kind man. My deepest sympathy to the whole family. God Bless With respect I.Flemming

Debbie Garcia February 23, 2010
I am sorry for the loss of your beloved husband and father. I didnt know Chet, but I do know Deb and Don, here in our home town of Kennewick WA. Wev'e been praying for your family for quite some time. I hope the Lord gives you the strength you need and deserve. In His Name Doug and Deb Garcia

Mary Lee & Dave Hurley February 23, 2010
2 Corinthians 5:1 "For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands." Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one. We have been blessed to know Don and Debby and have them in our small group bible study group here in Pasco, WA. Please accept God's peace at this time of loss. Mary Lee & Dave Hurley

Donna Harvey-Stephens February 24, 2010
Dear Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your daddy and husband. Please know we are thinking of you at this time. Donna, Don and Patty Harvey, and Susan Harvey

Cecilia Casarez & Chad Evans February 25, 2010
Becker Family: I am so sorry for your loss, we hold you all in our prayers.

charlotte bacon February 26, 2010
Gay, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God's love surround and comfort you during this difficult time.

Rick & Mike Logoluso February 26, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Becker Family. It was a pleasure to serve on the board of the Madera County Trade Club with Chester. He was a really, great guy to be around.. and to know. He will be missed by many. May God bless your family.

Terri Becker-Denney February 27, 2010
Pops I remember the last few years when you have been sick, I admired you so much for your strength and determinism that you had even though your body was weak. You gave me strength when I felt weak and I know it was coming from God. I miss you so much already and I love you so much, those words will never be enough. Remember to wait for me at those big pearly white gates of heaven, and I know one day we will all be together and live in Gods Love., Hugs and kisses. Terri

Hector Gutierrez March 1, 2010
I would like to express my sympathies and condolences to Gay and the family. I work with Chester for 11 years at Mayfair. I have many fine memories of those days. The days and nights with a crew of people that were examples of how customers became our friends. Chester has many friends who came in through the checkout lanes. He was a mentor to a new kid on the Mayfair crew. Chester was one of a kind, and I am glad I met him and learned from him. May God shine His Grace on him. My prayers and thoughts will be always with Chester and his family.

Yvonne Wiens Rudolf March 23, 2010
Gay...it was so nice of you to come to my mom's funeral yesterday, and great to see you. I forgot to say, I am sorry for your loss, our sympathies to you and your family!