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NEWTON FALLS -- Teri A. Becker, 77, of Newton Falls, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, April 24, 2023, surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 26, 1945, in Toledo, the daughter of the late Kenneth Irving Massie and Dorothy Irene Henry Massie.
Teri has lived in Newton Falls for the last 32 years. She also lived in Newton Falls while her husband was stationed at the Ravenna Arsenal from 1980 to 1985. Teri was formerly of Toledo, where she graduated from Waite High School, Class of 1963. There, she met and married the love of her life, Richard Lee "Bud" Becker, on Aug. 3, 1963; and they have enjoyed 59 years of marriage together.
Teri never knew a stranger and enjoyed talking to anyone she met about her life. She was deeply proud of her children and family and a devoted Navy wife, living in many places across the country and volunteering as an ombudsman, to help other military families. Teri loved playing games, especially trivia, and her sharp wit and competitive spirit made her hard to beat. She was an active member of the Church of God and enjoyed reading, crocheting, plastic crafts, traveling and collecting Snowbabies. Her wealth of knowledge, playful spirit and passion for life brought joy to all who knew her.
Teri was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Richard L. Becker II; one brother, Kenneth Massie; and two sisters, Roberta J. Massie and Vicki Keaton.
Teri is survived by her husband, Richard L. Becker of Newton Falls; two daughters, Trina (Michael) McGivern of Perrysburg and Dee (Ron) Howard of Newton Falls; one son, Richard (Jennifer) Becker III of Northwood; one brother, Dennis Massie of Pensacola, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Summer, Seth, Simeon, Noelle, Kelly, Mikayla and Kristin; and seven great-grandchildren, Caleb, Aiden, Carson, Kennedy, Carter, Neeley and Graham.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation with the family will be 10 a.m. to noon, with a memorial service at noon Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Newton Falls First Church of God, 426 W. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444. Pastor Jennifer Dorn will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Newton Falls First Church of God, 426 W. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444 or Traditions Health Hospice, 4531 Belmont Ave., Unit No. 7, Youngstown, OH 44505.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872-5440.
Family and friends may view her obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.james
funeralhomeinc.com.
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