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Funeral services for Harrison Ray Becker, 84, of Fairview, will be 1:30 p.m., November 18, 2010, at the Mennonite Brethren Church with the Reverends James Suderman and Brad Penner officiating. Arrangements are by Fairview Funeral Home Inc.
Harrison Ray Becker was born October 26, 1926 in Isabella, Oklahoma to Edward Jacob and Anna (Fast) Becker and died November 15, 2010 at his home in Fairview, Oklahoma.
Harrison was raised in Fairview and graduated from Fairview High School in 1945. Shortly after graduation Harrison entered into the United States Army and served in Germany until his discharge in December 1946. Harrison married the love of his life, Wanda Jewell Bierig, on April 20, 1947 at the Fairview Methodist Church. They were blessed with three children, Lyle, Lyndon and Lana. Harrison was employed by Superior Oil Co. and Warren Petroleum, before becoming a self employed businessman. He owned and operated the Hi-Way Café, Becker-Bierig Ford of Okeene and West Acres Grocery. Harrison then returned to farming on the Bierig Farms. He was members of the Mennonite Brethren Church in Fairview, American Legion and the VFW.
He is survived by his wife Jewell of the home; two sons, Harrison Lyle Becker of Fairview and Lyndon Lee Becker and wife Connie of Owasso, Okla.; one daughter Lana Sue and husband Randy Miles of Conroe, Texas; one brother, Lynford and wife Ruby Becker of Enid; one sister, Betty and husband Clayton Hamm of Enid; nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Victor Becker and one sister, Wilma Becker.
Wanda Jewell Bierig Becker
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August 22, 1929 - September 25, 2021Funeral services for Wanda Jewell Becker, 92, Fairview, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Mennonite Brethren Church with the Reverend Travis Schmidt officiating. Arrangements are by Fairview Funeral Home, Inc.
She was born Aug. 22, 1929, at Isabella, OK. to Sol and Florence (Fuller) Bierig. She died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at the Fairview Fellowship Home, where she had resided since January.
Raised on the farm 8 miles east of Fairview, she attended and graduated from Fairview High school in 1947.
She married the love of her life, Harrison Ray Becker on April 20, 1947, at the Fairview Methodist Church. They were blessed with three children -- Lyle, Lyndon and Lana. He preceded her in death at age 84 Nov. 15, 2010.
She and her husband owned and operated the Hi-Way Cafe, Becker-Bierig Ford of Okeene, West Acres Grocery and the Bierig Family farm east of Fairview. After retiring, they made their home at the Fairview Fellowship Apartments for 20 years, until her health forced her into the nursing home. They were both members of the Mennonite Brethren Church in Fairview.
She is survived by two sons, Harrison Lyle Becker of Tonkawa and Lyndon Lee Becker and wife Connie of Owasso; one daughter, Lana Sue and husband Randy Miles of Oklahoma City; one brother, Dick Bierig and his wife Barbara of Fairview; two brothers-in-law, Clayton Hamm of Enid and Lynford and wife Ruby Becker of Hillsboro, Kan.; one sister-in=law, Rosemary (Mrs. Bruce) Bierig of St. Francis, Kan.; nine grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Ilene Doughty; and three brothers -- Warren, Bruce and Vernon Bierig.
A private family burial will be held later at the Isabella Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be Charles Miles, Jono Becker, Justin Becker, Corey Burd, Cliff Hacker and Tyler Becker.
Honorary casket bearers will be granddaughters Tara Becker Burd, Kelli Becker Hacker, Tamara Becker Kincaid, Kristin Becker Estes and Candace Miles Kallenberger.
Memorial contributions can be made through the Fairview Funeral Home, Inc. to the Fairview Mennonite Brethren Church Dining Hall Committee at 221 N. Main, Fairview, OK 73737.
Condolences may be made online at www.fairviewfuneralhomeinc.com.
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