Lloyd Francis Becker, age 87, of Carrington, ND, was called home by the Lord on Friday, October 10, 2014, at Sanford Hospital, Bismarck, ND.

Lloyd was born on August 20, 1927, the son of Mathias & Lydia (Stickelmeyer) Becker in Carrington, ND. He attended Estabrook School and St. James Academy in New Rockford, ND.

On June 16, 1958 Lloyd was united in marriage to Joanne Perkins in Carrington, ND.  They farmed north of Carrington until 2002, when he retired and they moved into Carrington.     

He loved his life of farming, raising Shorthorns, Black Angus and Duroc pigs.  Over the years he showed and won many awards.  The highlight was showing the 1967 National Champion Shorthorn bull in Kansas. In earlier years he was employed by Jim Bronaugh doing carpentry and then later spent many hours building cabinets and refinishing antiques. 

He was an avid hunter and fisherman with his last big trip being antelope hunting in Wyoming in 2007, with his close friend Tony Casale.  One of Lloyd’s special gifts was the ability to strike a conversation with anyone, therefore you would often find him visiting with everyone in the neighborhood.  He truly enjoyed and treasured each of the many friendships he made throughout the years.  Most of all he loved spending time with his family.  Teasing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was a special bond they shared.  He was proud of each and every one in his family and all of their accomplishments.  He worked hard at everything he did and instilled that lesson into his children.   “A Job Worth Doing Is A Job Worth Doing Well”.   

Lloyd was an active member of the Sacred Heart Church and the Knights of Columbus.  He also served on the Estabrook Township for many years.

Survived by his wife Joanne of 56 years,  2 daughters Deborah (Lyle) Lutman of Langdon, ND, Jane (Troy) Rosenau of Carrington, ND and 4 sons Thomas (Shelly) Becker of Minot, ND, Dan (Kim) Becker of Carrington, ND, Jerry (Tamara) Becker and Kevin (Wendy) Becker of Brockton, MT. 16 grandchildren Travis, Ashley and Megan Lutman, Mitchell, Austin and Garrett Becker, Jordan, Sarah and Nick Becker, Chase, Caylor and Jayden Rosenau, Amy and Leah Becker, Felixe and Beau Becker. 6 great-grandchildren Hayden, Halle, Parker, Paisley, Harper and Jordyn. Step brother, Albert (Ursel) Kambeitz; step sister, Maggie Blumhagen.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; step mother, Marie Becker; brother, William Becker; sister, Luella Killingsworth; step brother, Mike Kambeitz; step sisters, Irene Kolschefsky, Mary Anne Holycross, Katherine Weninger and Phyllis Berndt

VIGIL SERVICE:

Monday, October 13, 2014 at 7PM, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington

DATE AND TIME:

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 10:30AM

BURIAL:

Carrington Cemetery, Carrington