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DAVID ROY BECKER, SR.
August 14, 1934 ~ May 7, 2014
"David loved to see his family;
a big grin would stretch across his face every time
his children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren would open the door to his house for a visit."
David Becker, Sr., a long time resident of Dollars Corner, WA, passed away the morning of May 7, 2014, due to heart complications. He moved to the Yacolt/Lucia Falls area from San Bernardino, CA at the age of eight.
David joined the Marines at the age of eighteen. He was very proud to have served his country as a Marine in the Korean War. He was discharged in December of 1955.
David married Shirley Humphrey of Azusa, CA in 1955. Eventually they settled down in Dollars Corner where they raised their six children: Beverly, Brenda, David, Jr. "Doobie", Dean, Bonnie and Darryl.
David, along with his mother, father, and brother, built the first hamburger stand, "The Dandy Burger", across the street from Battle Ground High school (now the site of Silver Dragon). In addition he owned a mechanic shop in town and for a while worked as a logger until he bought a dump truck and started "Dollars Corner Sand and Gravel". Together with his family, they built Moulton Falls Park and trails, including the beautiful bridges we still enjoy there today. In May 1980, the family was one of the first people to make it into the Mt. St. Helens area to clean up after the eruption.
David lived his life at his home in Dollars Corner with his wife, Alla and step-daughter, Inna. And for many years, he served as a volunteer firefighter for the Dollars Corner Fire Dept.
Some of his hobbies included: panning for gold, searching for treasures at garage sales and flea markets, and enjoying his vacation spot in Mulege, Mexico.
David is survived by his wife, Alla; former wife, Shirley; his six children; two step-daughters; 21 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmen Becker and Buck (Clarence) Becker; and brother, Daniel Becker.
Funeral service will be held on Thurs., May 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Latter-day Saints, 14809 NE 259th St., Battle Ground, WA 98604, with the burial following at Lewisville Cemetery, 26515 NE Lewisville Hwy. Friends and family are welcome to join in a Celebration of Life following burial at Alderbrook Park, 24414 NE Westerholm Rd., Brush Prarie, WA 98606.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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sorry for your loss, he was a mans man and one hell of a mentor. my prayers go out to you all. Joey and Debra.
May 14, 2014
I loved your dad's "Hand in the cookie jar smile"I have so many wonderful memories of your dad. I will miss him dearly.
Lorrie Ponn
May 14, 2014
sorry for your loss your dad was a great guy i remember in the 90s he was at the city zoo bar and when it closed for the night he ended up at my house were a bunch of us drank beer till 4 am he was fun to talk to fond mems of your dad chuck lycksell.
May 14, 2014
Bev....I remember when I first drove my '65 mustang to your place....your dad opened my hood and laughed...only because you could actually see the ground! Bev...I have such fond memories of your family when I moved in the area from Vancouver. My love and condolences to you and your family during this difficult time....
Cheri 'Ferguson' Herzog
May 13, 2014
Virgil Williams
May 12, 2014
Always a happy smile even when things went wrong. I remember parking a loader to close to the hillside and the hillside came down and covered part of the loader and with his big smile came up and said maybe next time we can park just a little farther away.
Norma Griffith
May 12, 2014
The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi!
George Hilbish
May 12, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Best wishes and sincere sympathy. Oliver Funk & sons.
Oliver Funk
May 11, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Bud Sargent and Family
May 11, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear David is gone.Our Families go way back in time,"great Times" My Love to Shirley Dave Bev Brenda Bonnie dean Bless you all.Deb Frisiello
Deb Frisiello
May 11, 2014
I miss you daddy.
Brenda
May 11, 2014
Alla and family, it was our privilege to
know and associate, even so briefly, with
David. Words can't change the facts, but know that you are all thought of
through these tough times. Bob Ellsworth
May 11, 2014
Brenda iam so sorry for your loss I love you bunches need anything you have my number may gods peace be with you and your family
Valerie weisenborn
May 11, 2014
Terry & I loved Dave so very much. It is hard to believe this man is gone. He now rests with the Lord. Another day is coming for us all. I am grateful that he loved us also. Will miss this wonderful man, and again, We love you Dave.
Terry & Cindy Ham
May 11, 2014
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