Fern Becker

Fern Becker - 02/09/2003 Fern Becker - 02/09/2003 FERN BECKER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Fern Dopp Becker, 84, of Idaho Falls, had her wish come true – to be without pain and to die peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loving family, February 8, 2003. Fern was born August 5, 1918, in Dayton, Idaho, to Henry Carlos Dopp and Mary Idell Henderson Dopp. She attended schools in St. Anthony and graduated from South Fremont High School. She received her training as a Registered Nurse at LDS Hospital in Idaho Falls. Fern was married to Hollis H. Becker January 29, 1942, in their home near Idaho Falls. They had four children, Jerry, Janna, JoLeene, and Julie, whom they raised on the family farm in Oakland Valley, along with hay, grain, potatoes, and cattle. She was a true Jack-of-all-Trades: homemaker, mother, grandmother, baby sitter, and cattle rancher. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Osgood Ward. She loved playing bridge with her good friends of the FA Club, which she had been a charter member of for over 60 years. Fern rode in the New Sweden Pleasure Riders for many years and was active in the PTA. After Hollis passed away on their 33rd Anniversary in 1975, Fern was an active partner with her son, Jerry, in the family farm and ranch. She loved to fish, read, and watch her grandkids play sports. Fern had a special place in her heart for Rick & Tana Passey and family, whom she considered part of her extended family. She will be missed. Surviving are:Son: Jerry Becker, Idaho Falls, IDDaughter: Janna [Bill] Jensen, Idaho Falls, IDDaughter: JoLeene [Jerry] Ahlberg, Boise, IDDaughter: Julie [Brent] Martin, Idaho Falls, IDBrother: Kenneth Dopp, St. Anthony, IDSister: Verda Allen, St. Anthony, ID 12 Grandchildren, 6 Great GrandchildrenShe was preceded in death by her husband, Hollis, a son, Henry, two brothers, Sylvan and Cecil Dopp, and a sister, Edna Miller. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at the Idaho Falls LDS Osgood Ward, 7940 North 35th West, with Bishop Bill Taylor officiating. The family will visit with friends on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and for one hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Idaho Youth Ranch, P. O. Box 8538, Boise, ID 83707. If you would like to offer your condolences fill in the form below. Name E-Mail Message [ Previous Obituary - Merle B. Spencer | Current Obituary | Next Obituary - Wanda L. Allred ]