Charles Becker Obituary

It was a great privilege and honor to work with Charlie during his CB days. Charlie was very smart, vibrant and insightful. But more importantly, he was a wonderful person, an illuminating unforgettable presence.

I loved talking to Charlie about teaching and about life. He picked you as his life partner, so we know he was a very wise man. He loved you so deeply and enjoyed being with you and taking you places. Truly a great guy.

Katie
Needless to say Charlie was a stand up man. If there were more Charlie Becker's in this world would have had peace years ago. My sincere condolences for your loss

Wow! What a great man and friend for so many you have been Charlie. How many times did you give an uplifting comment when someone needed a boost up? How many hours did you spend in service and teaching many who needed help? Even now you are teaching me to reach out to a friend in their final days here. Thanks Charlie. I say the words knowing you didn't ever care if those words came from someone you helped. Always an uplifting teacher and leader, we all thank you and your family for sharing your life in so many wonderful ways. Hank

I'm so sorry to hear about Charlie. My thoughts are with you John, Elizabeth and Paul. Love, Anne

Katie, my heart just aches for you and your family. I am so very sorry. Charlie was such a lovely, kind and generous man. I hope your many, many wonderful and happy memories will be a comfort to you. Sending you, Paul, Elizabeth, John and Tricia strength and much love.

Katie,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bless you. Phyllis LaRue

What a dear sweet man. Katy you are in my thoughts and prayers along with your whole family.

Katy and Family,
We were so sad to hear about Charlie's passing. Have many fond memories of time spent together with you and Charlie when we were in Lawrence and our kids were young. And of course running with that wild and crazy tennis group. Charlie was a great sport and we will miss him, and the good old days. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family especially on the 18th in dear old Trinity church.

One of the best guys ever! Always positive, helpful and joyful he will be missed by many. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Katie, John, Elizabeth and Paul.

My sincere sympathy to the Becker family. Charlie and Sam Campbell gave me my first "real" job at Campbell-Becker. Great memories of him.

My deepest, deepest sympathy. I always appreciated the support Katie and Charles gave me when I had Elizabeth in class. He was so loving and supportive of his children. He supported us teachers in our work with all children, He had a soft heart that touched me in many ways. He will be missed. My prayers are with you, Katie, and family.

Charley was more than just a good neighbor. I am especially grateful to him for being as helpful as he was in overcoming neighborhood resistance to my donation of the house at 3224 Saddlehorn Dr. to the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center. That was many years ago; but recently when our paths crossed at LMH it seemed like only yesterday.

To the family,
My prayers are with you in your loss. It was indeed a pleasure to have gotten to meet and know Charlie. God bless you all.

Katie & family,
We were so sad to hear about Charlie's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was such a wonderful man who touched so many lives. He was a mentor to Colin during his years of playing golf at Free State. Colin loved having his support on and off the course and always enjoyed hearing Charlie's golf stories. He was also a great substitute teacher to our Hillcrest students. Blessings for strength and peace during this difficult time. Tammy

Katie, So sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

My thoughts are with you in your loss. I was so privileged to know Charlie and be a part of your family in his last days.

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. Please know we are thinking of you at this time.

Katie,
My thoughts are with you and your family as you deal with your loss. I so admired Charlie as a school leader when I was training as a school psychologist at East Heights and he was so nice in supporting Gavin when he was learning golf. Blessings, Caren

Elizabeth - So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Katy- Charlie was a fine man. Seeing him automatically sparked a smile for many including me and his positive spirit will be greatly missed by us all. Many blessings on you and your family as you move through the loss.

Katy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I never met Charlie, except over the phone...and he had me cracking up in a matter of seconds! I know he will be deeply missed. Please know that I am thinking about you. Love, Anne

Katy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. CB was an inspiration to everyone he was around, and will be remembered, but missed by every one of them. My condolences.

Dear Katie,

Bruce and I are so saddened by Charlie's death. Our hearts and sympathy go out to you and your entire family. Charlie will always be remembered for the huge impact his life had on Lawrence and other communities through his teaching and business ventures.

Katy - I am so sorry to hear about Charlie. I have memories of fun times and laughter with a truly good guy. I send best wishes for the future.
Maurice Joy

Dear Becker family,
I only knew Charlie casually through my dad (Barry Grimmer) and the many times I popped in when Charlie was around years ago. He was always a very nice fellow, and he meant a lot to my father. I felt like he was a close family friend through Dad's endless regard and affection for Charlie and your whole family. I'm praying for you all, and I'm thinking of the jovial friend he was the many brief times we met.