3. | BECKER, Evelyn E was born on 24 Feb 1913 in Chesley, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of BECKER, William A and SCHUL, Pauline Caroline); died on 5 Jan 2010 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
Evelyn (Becker) Overhiser, 96, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at her residence, while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on February 24, 1913 in Chesley, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late William and Pauline (Schul) Becker. On June 28, 1939 she married James M. Overhiser. He predeceased her on March 2, 2003.Mrs. Overhiser came to Niagara Falls, NY, with her family, at the age of six months. Evelyn attended local schools and graduated from Broughton Business School. From 1963 until 1972 she worked as a library aide at Niagara-Wheatfield High School. Mrs. Overhiser was a member of Colonial Village Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School, served as an Elder and was a member of their choir. Mrs. Overhiser was an accomplished artist. Evelyn was a recipient of many awards while participating in various art shows. She was a former member of the Studio Group. Mrs. Overhiser also taught flower arranging. Evelyn received many awards in the New York District Eight Flower Shows. She was a charter member of the Colonial Village Garden Club. Mrs. Overhiser is survived by two children, Vicki (John) Fuerch of Lewiston, NY and Shelia (Doug) Paxton of Windsor, CO; three grandchildren, Janene Fuerch of Buffalo, NY, Brooke Paxton of Windsor, CO and Bradley (fiancé Karrie Doll) Paxton of Lockport, NY; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Evelyn was predeceased by three sisters and one brother. There will be no prior visitation. Private burial will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements were entrusted to the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY (297-9007). Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.legacy.com/ niagara-gazette.
Published in the Greater Niagara Newspapers on 1/5/2010
Notes:
Niagara Gazette - 6/26/1939
Miss Evelyn Becker, daughter of
Mrs. P. S. Becker, of 1819 Ontario
avenue, who will be married to
James Overhiser, of Ontario ave-
nue, son of Mr. and Mrs. a. Over-
hiser, of Beaver Dams, N.Y.,, on
Wednesday.
ALSO
Niagara Gazette - 6/29/1939
A quiet but lovely wedding took
place yesterday morning at the
Zion Lutheran church where Miss
Evelyn e. Becker, daughter of Mrs.
Pauline becker, of Ontario avenue,
became the bride of Mr. James M.
Overhiser, of Ontario avenue, son
of Mr. and Mrs. A. Overhiser, of
Beaver Dams, N.Y. The Rev. G. F.
Hoyer officiated at the ceremony.
Hoyer officiated at the ceremony.
The bride wore a becoming gown
of white lace with large puffed
sleeves, the bodice made with a
square neckline. With this she
wore a large white hat. Her corsage
was of gardenias, sweet peas
and baby's breath.
Miss Marie Becker, sister of the
bride and her maid of honor, wore
a lace gown of delicate rose fashioned
with fitted waist and puffed
sleeves. A white picture hat and
white accessories completed her
costume. Her flowers were arranged
in a corsage of pink rosebuds, sweet
peas and delphinium.
Mr. Hollls R. Hardlson, of this
city, was the groom's best man.
The mother of the bride wore a
white suit with white accessories.
Immediately after the ceremony
a wedding breakfast for 11 persons
was held at the Samovar.
Mr. and Mrs. Overhiser left later
on an extended motor trip to the
Thousand Islands, New York City,
where they will attend the World's
Fair, and to several places of Interest
In New York state.
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