William (Bill) Edward Becker, Jr., 76, passed away January 20, 2021 in Greeley, Colorado. He was born in Alliance, Nebraska on June 27, 1944 to William and Esther Becker.
Bill graduated high school in Broomfield, Colorado and joined the United States Navy. He was a Russian Linguist in the Navy attached to the U.S. Embassy in Cypress.
After his Navy years he graduated from the University of Colorado and went to work for the Internal Revenue Service in Colorado Springs until his retirement.
Bill married Deborah Restivo and they had one son, Jason.
He was preceded in death by both his wife and son and his parents. Bill is survived by two sisters, Louise Sikora of Reno, NV, and Jerri (Doug) Marcy of Greeley, CO, seven nephews and one niece. He is also survived by sister-in-law, Cindy Ashton, and brother-in-law, David Restivo, both of Colorado Springs.
Bill lost his home in the Waldo Canyon fire but never lost his sense of humor and his loving ways. Bill was a gentleman and a gentle man and will be missed.
Anonymous
23 Jan 2021My sweet Bill, you were an amazing husband and father to both Debi and Jason. You also were the best friend to me as we shared our love for Debi and Jason. You will be forever in my heart and forever missed.
Cindy Ashton (Debi’s sister)
Donna Kesterson
25 Jan 2021Bill was a super sweet man that I had the fortune to care for in the last 4 months. He had such a calm about him, handled any problems that came around, usually with a smile. I never heard him raise his voice. He will be truly missed. In our thoughts and prayers.
Anonymous
28 Jan 2021Thanks so much for your care for Bill. I know he appreciated all your care along with the whole staff there.
Diana Lincke
3 Feb 2021I only remember Bill from my childhood when he was a student at CU, and he was friends with my mother. I am now 61, so that was a long time ago. I remember him as a very nice man that was willing to interact with me. Not all adults interact with kids as well (if at all) as Bill did. So I have fond memories. We were able to reconnect via email a few years ago. My condolences to all who loved him.
Liz
3 Jun 2023I have always had the utmost respect for you, Bill. You suffered so much loss. You took care of Debi, you took care of Jason. You lost everything in the fire. After Jason’s passing we kept in contact for a long time, even saw each other a couple of times and it was always nice getting a Christmas card from you. It had been a long while since we talked and then I heard about your passing. You’ve been in my heart all these years. Thanks for being a great example of what a man should be. Debi and Jason were beyond blessed to have you. RIP Bill.