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Robert Becker
In Memory of
Robert Leon
Becker
1950 - 2017
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Garnand Funeral Home - Garden City
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Ila J. Reynolds
"Bobby was a kind and generous guy! He was front and center when both of my paren"
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Jennifer Nyberg
"God bless you Robert! He will be greatly missed and Garden City will not be the "
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Glenda Patterson
"R.I.P Bob"
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Janice Goff
"RIP my friend. "
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Janice Goff
"RIP my friend. "
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Raul Gonzalez
"He was my neighbor and he was a good one too everytime we needed help around the"
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So sorry for the loss of Robert he was a very special person to many people..
"So sorry for the loss of your Dad he was a special person to me and many others "
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Deb Robinson
"What an amazing man! Always a positive word and a smile whenever he spoke with a"
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Connie Gatlin-Force
"Bob we will all miss you dearly. May you rest in peace. May God be with you and "
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Steven
"God bless u Robert u sure we'll be missed thanks for all u did for our community"
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So sorry about your Dad I knew him he was at a Comfort Zone through Hospice that I attended cause and he drove me around as I could not walk far cause far due to my oxygen level ..
"So sorry about your Dad I knew him he was at a comfort zone through Hospices tha"
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Dixie Jackman
"Bob was a truly nice person and I will miss him.I know he's with our Lord. That'"
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Shane and Judy Douglas
"May he Rest In Peace in the Good Lord's Kingdom. "
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Shane and Judy Douglas
"May he Rest In Peace in the Good Lord's Kingdom. "
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Phyllis Wilson Pickett
"in light & love of a wonderful friend"
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Rich and Pat Pospichal
"Lit as a tribute to the constant, loving service Bob gave to all in need."
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Monica Perez
"R.I.P Bob you will truely be missed "
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Rhonda,Brittany,Makayla, Missy and Nathan
"You touched so many lives,rest easy now"
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Rhonda,Brittany,Makayla, Missy and Nathan
"You touched so many lives,rest easy now"
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Hailee Heinitz
"He was very important to a lot of people, and will be greatly missed by the ones"
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Bretta Heinitz
"I love you Dad, will miss you and your Bobisms! I pray you and mom have been reu"
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Brad and Susan Sisk
"Ride with the wind bro - you are home now"
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Malia "Sammi" Rich
"Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord and may your peroetual light shine on him. M"
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Susan
"RIP Bob. You will forever be missed"
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Michelle
"What a wonderful soul. Prayers of comfort to the family. God Bless!"
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Bryan & Melissa Farmer
"U will be missed by many."
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Bob Mathews
"Robert and I grew up together, both of us known better back then as 'Bobby.' We "
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Kathy Sexson
"Bob, better known to many as Bubba, was a truly kind soul. I worked with him fo"
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Dave Heiser
"Your warmth and smile wil be greatly missed. Rest in peace good man."
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Norman & Cynthia Medina
"He was loved by many people! He will be missed. With Gods Love"
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Dean & Jodi Cowles
"We will miss your shining spirt. Your family has our heartfelt condolences. You "
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Brenda Schulz
"My deepest condolences to the family. Robert was one of the absolute sweetest pe"
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Sam and Terri Matthews
"We are so sorry for your loss. We respected and loved Mouse with all our hearts"
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Henry & Patty Huber
"Thoughts and Prayers for Family !"
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Kenna Piper
"My thoughts and prayers go to all the family members of Bob. "
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Big Bill
"Robert was loved, respected by many a folk. Your smiling face and personality w"
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Obituary for Robert Leon Becker

Robert Leon Becker, 67, died Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Garden City, Kansas. He was born May 27, 1950 in Garden City the son of Gotfred & Fern (Kortz) Becker.
Robert has been a lifetime resident of Finney County. He grew up in Pierceville where he attended school and graduated from high school. He then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from September 1969 to September 1971. He served mostly in Panama. Robert worked for 29 years as a zookeeper at Lee Richardson Zoo. He retired in 2002. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Holcomb; a member of the American Legion, the Patriot Guard, and the Christian Motorcycle Association; he was serving as Chaplain for St. Catherine Hospice, Vets for Veterans, the American Legion, and the Patriot Guard. Robert was a dedicated blood donor where he donated 173 pints of blood to the American Red Cross. Robert enjoyed riding around town in his truck, car, and motorcycle. He also enjoyed garage sales, ministering to help people, and making cement creations and chainsaw crosses.
In October 1972, he married Sharmon Clark in Pierceville, Kansas. Robert later married Elva Beth Jones on November 19, 1974 in Garden City. She died on August 24, 2005. Robert is also preceded in death by his parents and a grandson Blackie Leon Becker. Survivors include 4 children Michelle & husband Timothy Allen of Holcomb, Ks., Brandi Becker of Garden City, Ks., Bretta & husband Darren Heinitz of Lakin, Ks., and Scott & wife Erika Clark of Garden City, Ks.; a sister LaDonna Heine of Garden City, Ks.; 13 Grandchildren; and 1 Great Grandchild.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Garden City with Pastor Jon Becker officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with military graveside rites conducted by the Kansas Army National Guard and the American Legion District #8 Honor Guards. The family suggests memorials given to the Robert Becker Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City.
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