Edgar Leroy Becker, 83, of Palm Springs passed away on March 6th, 2018. Edgar was born in San Bernardino, CA on May 25th, 1934 to Lorene E Becker and Walter E Becker. He was married in 1954 to Gloria E Jones (deceased). Edgar joined the USMC right after high school and completed 30 years of service. His career took him to various places around the world. He served in Korea where he received a Purple Heart, Vietnam twice, a year in Mount Fuji Japan,and four years in Okinawa Japan. He was a highly decorated marine. After retiring from the USMC in 1983, he worked for ten years as a building inspector for the marine corp where he met Louis Lemaster. They both traveled the country in their motor home to Country Western and Blue Grass concerts. If he wasn't traveling, you could always find him at Pappy and Harriet's on Saturday nights dancing, singing, and enjoying the bands. He is survived by his sister Violet, two sons, Mike and Greg Becker, two daughters-in-laws, Cheryl and Mammie Becker, and four grandchildren, Jesse, Rachel, Lindsey, and Ian. The funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on March 26th, 2018 at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary.
