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Orvilla Becker | Visitation:
Friday, May 25, 2007
12:00 PM until 1:00 PM
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home
218 S. Moore St
Algona, IA 50511
Service:
Friday, May 25, 2007
1:00 PM
Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home
218 S. Moore St
Algona, IA 50511
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Orvilla Kathryn Becker was born August 25, 1912, at Lone Rock, Iowa, to Edward and Kathryn (Bergman) Gilbertson. Orvilla graduated from Bancroft High School in 1930. On April 8, 1932, Orvilla was united in marriage to Carlyle Becker in Iowa City, Iowa. The couple lived in the Algona area until 1950, when they moved to Central City, Iowa. They later moved to Davenport and returned to Algona in 1972. They operated Becker’s Sporting Goods Store until 1982, and retired. Earlier, Orvilla had been employed at the Bancroft Register and the telephone company.
Orvilla served several years as a Girl Scout leader and was chosen as Mother of the Year of the FHA Chapter. She was a charter member of the WSCS and was President of the PTA for two years. Orvilla was an eight year officer in Eastern Star and a member of the Rebecca Lodge. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a Hawkeye Fan. She loved to garden and enjoyed her flowers, sewing and homemaking. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Orvilla died on Tuesday morning, May 22, 2007, at the Algona Manor Care Center at the age of 94.
Survivors include her husband Carlyle of Algona, son, Jack Becker of Algona; and two daughters, Lorna and husband Dr. Richard Reay of Johnston, Iowa and Nancy Bernard of Algona. Also surviving are six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Rev. Vivian Becker of Arlington, IL. Orvilla was preceded in death by her parents, one son Robert Becker and two sisters, Irma Recker and Merietta McGuire.
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