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    1. [GV] obit: Harry Becker
    2. Elaine McDowell
    3. Greeley Tribune Greeley, Colorado 09-08-2007 Harry Becker Jan. 19. 1924-Aug. 30, 2007 Age: 83 Residence: Keenesburg Tribute: Harry Becker was born in Brush. A farmer his whole life, he spent a lot of his time with his wife, daughter and animals. He also owned a restaurant and worked for Henrylyn Irrigation District. Mr. Becker enjoyed driving around Keenesburg to see what was going on and going out for dinner. He collected John Deere tractors and liked doing woodworking in his shop. In tribute his family wrote, "Harry was a man of value. He would never treat anyone badly, thought all living things were important and loved his family most of all. Everyone always said God broke the mold when he created Harry, he was such a unique, wonderful man." After 83 years of nothing but kindness and caring, Mr. Becker died Aug. 30 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. Survivors: His daughter, Stacy of Keenesburg; a son, Floyd of Texas; a sister, Jean of Keenesburg; two brothers, Elmer of Denver and Alex of Oklahoma; and seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews across the country. Preceded in death by: His wife, Freida, his mother and father, Katie and Alex, a brother Herb and a grandson Kent Willmott. Memorial services: 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Community United Methodist Church in Keenesburg. His family invites "everyone who loved Harry ... to attend. If anyone deserved a send-off into heaven, it was Harry." Notes: Stoddard Funeral Home, Greeley, is in charge of arrangements. *********************************************************************** Elaine McDowell http://www.ancestrylocator.com A site set up to help find your ancestors by using the forum or gallery. Come join in, and it is a free site.

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