Michael David Becker

Michael David Becker, a resident of Wickenburg, Arizona, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, in Phoenix. He was 61. He is survived by his wife, Patsey Becker; four children; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his mother, Glenys Becker; his brother, Matthew Becker (Detra); his sister, Melissa Nelson; his nieces, Brittney and Kelsey Nelson; his nephew, Jacob Becker; and numerous cousins. Mike was preceded in death by his father, David Becker, and his nephew, Andrew Nelson. Born on April 16, 1964, Mike was raised in Salem, Oregon, where he attended South Salem High School. He later served in the Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1992. Mike met Patsey when they both worked in the deli at Gromer’s grocery store in Elgin, Illinois. They quickly fell in love and were married in 1998. For more than two decades, they lived in Mason City, Iowa, where Mike was a truck driver. He later also worked for IC Systems. For the past decade, while living in Wickenburg, Mike worked in the produce department at Safeway. He enjoyed watching the Portland Trailblazers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, as well as any professional golf tournament. Those who knew him were always struck by his wry sense of humor and his kind and gentle spirit. He will be greatly missed! A private committal will take place in Oregon later this year.