Bette J. Becker

CLEAR LAKE - Bette J. Becker, age 83 of Clear Lake, died Monday, October 13, 2008

at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.



A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City. Inurnment will be at Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City.



Bette Jane Becker was born on December 24, 1924 in Charles City, IA, the daughter of William and Henrietta (Emhoff) Butteris.



Bette enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, playing cards, watching "Wheel of Fortune", and cooking.



She is survived by her children: Sharlyn (Larry) Pardubsky of Johnston, IA; Pam (Harley) Urbatsch of Forest City, IA; Gary (Teresa) Becker of Cottonwood, MN; Richard Becker of Shakopee, MN and his fiancee Judy Benson of Forest City, IA; and Karla (Tim) Woodward of Mason City, IA. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.



Bette is preceded in death by her son Michael (Butch) Becker of Clear Lake, her parents, four sisters and two brothers.



In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa 232 2nd St SE Mason City IA 50401