"Betty Elaine Becker was born August 4, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, to Rupert and Beth Bingham. She passed away in the loving company of her children on June 19, 2004.

Betty graduated from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in 1942. It was there she met her beloved husband, William H. Becker, who predeceased her in 2000. The couple married at the age of 18 on January 30th, 1943, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, during semester break from the University of Illinois, after which Bill was shipped out to serve his country during World War II. They remained happily married for 57 years.

Betty and Bill were founding members of Faith Congregational Church in Glen Ellyn Countryside, where they both sang in the choir and Bill served as lay pastor and elder.. In their golden years, they lived in Elgin. After Bill's death, Betty relocated to Glen Ellyn and joined First Presbyterian Church in 2003.

Betty will be remembered always by her friends and family for her love of music, her love of her children and for the extraordinary and enduring love she shared with her husband.

Betty is survived by her sister, Joyce (Steve) Kinzalow, of St. Louis, Missouri. She is also survived by her five children: William Scott (and Mary) Becker of Golden, Colorado; Victoria Lynn (and Chuck) Kinnaman of Roselle, Illinois; Beth Elaine (and David) Ellis of Naperville, Illinois; Barbara Ann (and Fred) Robertson of League City, Texas; and Linda Lee (and John) Phillabaum of Wheaton, Illinois. Betty also leaves behind nine grandchildren (Aaron, Sarah, Julie, Michael, Paul, Steve, Cheyenne, Carly, and Tracy), and numerous nieces and nephews..

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn (corner of Main and Anthony) on Wednesday, June 23, at 2:00 p.m. There will be no visitation."