Aug. 27, 2008 - Montrose, Colo.
Hank was devoted to God, his country and his family. He graduated with honors from West High School, Denver and Regis College, Class of 1943. After graduation, he began active duty in the Navy and became, at 22 years old, captain of a mine sweeper in the Pacific Theatre. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He returned to Denver to marry the love of his life, Marguerite (Brown) and raise their three sons, John, Paul and Mark. He was proud of their accomplishments and cherished their wives Kathryn, Deborah and Susan. He was especially devoted to his grandchildren, Catherine, Cassandra, Thomas, Andrew and Margaret.
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In addition to his immediate family, Hank is survived by his dear cousins, Sr. Johanna, OSB, Don and Jerry Joyce; beloved nieces, Jeanette Brown Olsen (Dick) of Florida, Katherine Brown Snyder (Tony) of Colorado; and nephew, Thomas Brown (Yvonne) of Arizona.
His kindness and gentle smile will be missed by all who knew and loved him. There will be a Mass and Memorial Service in celebration of his life at St. Joseph Church Southgate, 1830 S. Corona, Colorado Springs, CO, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at 10 a.m. Those who wish to do so may contribute to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, In Memory of Hank Becker, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81402. Arrangements under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory, 802 E. Main, Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-2121.
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