Becker, Eva B. Frey (1880-1960)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 Oct 6 p. 6

Birth date: 1880 Jan 24

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— Mrs. John Becker died early Tuesday morning at the Salem Hospital in Hillsboro. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Frey, she was born 1880 in Marion County. In 1902 she was married to John Becker and in 1932 they came to Newton where they lived until they moved to Hillsboro last May. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dan J. Hein of Hillsboro, and Mrs. Hector Valencia of Bogota, Colombia, S. A.,; one son, Dr. Paul G. Becker of Denver, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Arnold Epp on Thursday at two p.m. in the first Mennonite church of Newton, where she was a member. Interment will take place in the Tabor church cemetery.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 Oct 20 p. 6

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 Oct 20 p. 8

text of obituary:

MRS. JOHN BECKER

Mrs. John Becker, nee Eva B. Frey, was born on Jan. 24, 1880 in Marion County, Kan., one of a set of Triplets and passed to be with her Lord on Oct. 4, at the age of 80 years, eight months, and ten days.

She was baptized upon confession of her faith on May 29, 1898, in the Alexanderwohl church. In 1908 she and her husband joined the newly organized Tabor church as charter members. After moving to Newton in 1932, the family joined the First Mennonite church, where she was active in Sunday school and the women's sewing society.

Feb. 21, 1902, marked the beginning of more than 58 years of married life. To this marriage were born four children, including a son who died in infancy, Erna (Mrs. Dan Hein of Hillsboro, Kan.), Mary (Mrs. Hector Valencia of Bogota, Colombia), and Dr. Paul Becker of Denver, Colo. The family now includes four grandchildren.

She lived a rich life, always giving of herself in service to her family, her friends, her church, and her God. Of her it can be said that she worked as though she would live forever and lived as though she might die any minute. In addition to the family devotions, she always drew a daily verse from her box of promises.

We miss her, but are happy that she is with her Lord, where we will meet her again.—John Becker and Family.

The Mennonite obituary: 1861 Jan 31 p. 79

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MLA Personal Photos Collection

Biographical note:
Goessel, Kansas
Daughter of Benjamin and Maria (Wedel) Frey (wife 2)
Married Johann Becker 1902 February 12
Homemaker -- Goessel, Kansas

Bethel alumni note:

Photo holdings:
Individual
See Johann Becker (1870-1968) for family photos
See Paul G. Schmidt (1886-1976) for family group

Sources:
Photo from Mildred (Voth) Schenkel
Wedel Sisters B33, B-104 & 105
Tabor Church Family Records p. 23
Grandma Online profile 35815
Find A Grave 10807833