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Posted: Saturday, November 22, 2014 5:10 pm


Jeffery K. Becken, of Kure Beach, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. He was born in Lewiston, NY on March 15, 1972, the son of Ronald C. and Elaine (Jaquay) Becken of Sanborn, NY.

Jeff graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 1990 and from Rochester Institute of Technology, with his degree in Civil Engineering. Before moving to North Carolina in 1995, Jeff was involved with the family farm. Jeff was the Vice President of Catlin Engineers & Scientists in Wilmington, NC. He was actively involved with his son's sporting events and enjoyed surfing, running and competing in Triathlons. He was a member of the Lifepoint Community Church in Wilmington.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Nicole (Beecher) Becken; one son, Jared Becken; a sister, Amber (Steve) Stainbrook; many aunts, uncles, cousins, several nieces and nephews. He was the grandson of the late Carl and Gertrude Becken.

The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn, NY. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at St. Peter Lutheran Church North Ridge, 4169 Church Road, Lockport, NY, with the Rev. Robert L. Hoffman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Life Point Community Church, 3534 South College Rd., Suite A, Wilmington, NC 28412.

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Jeffrey + BEECHER, Nicole Lee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ronald married JAQUAY, Elaine Nora [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry + Rena. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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September 27, 2013
Carl R. Becken

Niagara Gazette

SANBORN —
Carl R. Becken, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at his home. He was born in the Town of Cambria on December 10, 1924, the son of the late Charles and Alma (Kruger) Becken.
Mr. Becken served with the Merchant Marines during World War II. He was a welder at Simonds Saw & Steel in Lockport for 28 years and then with Niagara Specialty Metals in Akron for over 14 years. Mr. Becken owned and operated his family farm. He enjoyed going to the Clinton-Bailey Market, to sell his grapes and was a member of the Farm Bureau.
Mr. Becken was the husband of 67 years to the late Gertrude M. (Eckert) Becken, who died in April of this year. He is survived by three sons, Ronald C. (Elaine) Becken of Sanborn, Richard C. (Diane) Becken of the Town of Wheatfield and Randy C. (Denise) Becken of Sanborn; one daughter, Cheryl L. (Gerald) Wilburn of Cottondale, AL; one sister, Jean Walck. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Becken was the brother of the late Ervin, Harold and Chester Becken and Violet Steingasser.
The family will be present on Sunday from 6-9 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY. Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM at St. Peter Lutheran Church North Ridge, 4169 Church Road, Lockport, NY, with the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Memorials may be made in his name to St. Peter's Church. Interment in White Chapel Memorial Park, Town of Amherst, NY.
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Carl + ECKERT, Gertrude M. Gertrude (daughter of ECKERT, Warren and SMITH, Ethel) was born on 17 Feb 1928 in West Shelby, Orleans County, NY; died on 20 Apr 2013 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 20, 2013
Gertrude M. Becken

Niagara Gazette

SANBORN — Gertrude M. Becken, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at her home, under the care of her family and Niagara Hospice.

She was born in West Shelby, on February 17, 1928, the daughter of the late Warren and Ethel (Smith) Eckert.

Mrs. Becken was employed at Wurlitzer and National Grinding Wheel before becoming a hairdresser, working out of her home for many years.

She was an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church at North Ridge, the Pekin Ladies Auxiliary for over 40 years, Home Bureau, the Red Hat Ladies and a member with the Sanborn, Ransomville and Newfane Senior Citizens. Mrs. Becken enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, doing ceramics and making porcelain dolls.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Carl R. Becken; three sons, Ronald C. (Elaine) Becken of Sanborn, Richard C. (Diane) Becken of the Town of Wheatfield, and Randy C. (Denise) Becken of Sanborn; one daughter, Cheryl L. (fiance Gerald Wilburn) Brosnan of Cottondale, AL; two sisters, Bertha Clute and Anna (Larry) Budde. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Becken was the sister of the late Richard Eckert.

The family will be present on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 AM, at St. Peter Lutheran Church North Ridge, 4169 Church Road, Lockport, NY, with the Rev. Robert L. Hoffman officiating. Memorials may be made in her name to St. Peter's Church or to Niagara Hospice. Inurnment in White Chapel Memorial Park, Town of Amherst, NY.

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BEECHER, Daniel M.
Of Sanborn, NY, December 30, 1995, in Mesa, AZ, husband of Adelaide L. Beecher, father of Paul (Margo) Beecher of Sanborn; Henry Beecher of Lewiston: twin brother, Donald Beecher of Sanborn; also survived by 8 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. The family will be present at RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 5893 Hoover Road, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM Thursday, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM With the Rev. Harold P. Faba, officiating. Interment in Mt. View Cemetery. The Sanborn Fire Co. will conduct a memorial service Thursday at 7 PM at the funeral home. If preferred, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Sanborn, NY.
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Daniel Beecber Ran Sanborn business 30 years with brother
SANBORN - Daniel M. Beecher, 76, of Fair View Drive, died Dec. 30, 1995, in Mesa General Hospital, Mesa, Ariz., after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 2, 1919, in East Barre, N.Y., the son of Clair L. and Inga M. (Engen) Beecher. He was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and had lived in Sanborn most of his life. From 1947 to 1977, Mr. Beecher and his twin brother, Donald, were the co-owners of Beecher Brothers, an oil, heating, air conditioning and appliance business in Sanborn. He was instrumental in the formation of the Sanborn Ambulance Service, which preceded the current Tri-Community Ambulance. Mr. Beecher was known for his clock collection and ability to repair antique clocks. His collection included more than 200 clocks at one point. He showed his antiques at many shows and flea markets throughout the country. An accomplished banjo player, he was president of the Arizona Banjo Band for the past five years and a member of the Buffalo Banjo Band, Just Banjo Band. Mr. Beecher was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sanborn, a charter member of the Sanborn Lions Club and a life member of the Sanborn Fire Co. In addition to his brother, he is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Adelaide Pike; three sons, Paul Beecher and Thomas Beecher, both of Sanborn, and Henry Beecher of Ransomville; a brother, Mark Beecher of Lewiston; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

Daniel married PIKE, Adelaide L on 29 May 1941 in Sanborn, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Adelaide (daughter of PIKE, Albert H and HENNESSEY, Marie M) was born on 9 Apr 1917 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 1 Sep 2007 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette
ADELAIDE L. BEECHER
Adelaide "Addie" L. Beecher, age 90, formerly of Sanborn, NY, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Niagara Falls, NY, after a long illness. Mrs. Beecher was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on April 9, 1917. She was the daughter of Albert and Marie (Hennessey) Pike. She was a graduate of the East High School in Rochester, NY, in the Class of 1935. She was a former member of the Sanborn Rebekah Lodge, the Sanborn Area Home Bureau and was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts Pack #39. She also was an Avon representative. Addie enjoyed playing the organ, traveling and spending time with her family and grand children. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Daniel M. Beecher, who died on December 30, 1995. Surviving are three sons: Paul (Margo) Beecher, Henry (Rena) Beecher, both of Sanborn, Thomas (Ruth) Beecher, of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren: Paul J. Beecher, of Murfreesboro, TN, Christine Beecher, Amanda Beecher, both of Sanborn, Danielle Beecher- Peter, of Chaffe, NY, Nicole (Jeff) Becken, of Kure Beach, NC, Eric (Jacquie) Beecher, of Sanborn, Thomas Beecher, of North Tonawanda, Jeremy Beecher, of Myrtle Beach, SC; great-grandchildren: Colleen York, Joshua Beecher, Terra Beecher, all of Sanborn, Jared Becken of Kure Beach, NC; step-grand children, Sean (Shelia) Kalota and Daniel (Robin) Kalota, both of Tucson, AZ, two step-great-grandchildren, Kristen and Hailey Kalota. She was the sister of the late Albert, Henry, Aida, Ethel and Frances Pike. Friends are invited to call Tuesday 4 - 8 p.m. at RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, SANBORN, 5893 Hoover Road, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 5th, with the Rev. Hal Faba officiating. Burial will be in the Mount View Cemetery Town of Cambria, NY, at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, memorials may be made in Addie's memory to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite # 6, Williamsville, NY 14221.

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Niagara Gazette - 5/3/1941

Mrs. D. J. Calato. of Thirty
fourth street, announces the engagement
of her sister. Miss Adelaide
L. Pike, to Mr. Daniel Beecher,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Beecher,
of Sanborn. N. Y. The wedding will
take place May 29.

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Niagara Gazette - 5/31/1941

The marriage of Miss Adelaide
Luciele Pike, daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Pike, of this
city, to Mr. Daniel M. Beecher, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Beecher, of
Sanborn, N. Y , was solemnized
Thursday. May 29, at 2 p. m., at the
First Baptist church in Sanborn.
The Rev. Frank Taft performed the
ceremony.
The bride was lovely in a nudewhite
dress, with ail white accessories,
and wore a corsage of white
rosebuds.
Mrs. Donald Beecher. who was
the bride's only attendant, wore a
yeflow dress, with white accessories
and a corsage of pink roses.
Mr. Donald Beecher, twin brother
of the bridegroom, was the best
man. ^
After a trip to the Thousand Islands,
Mr. and Mrs. Beecher wfll be
at home to their friends at 203 Sixth
street, this city.
Pre-nuptials affairs for the bride
were a kitchen shower by Mrs.
Charles Pike, a personal shower by
Mrs. Mark Beecher and Mrs. La
Verne Martyn In Sanbom, a linen
shower by Mrs. D . Calato, a group
shower by co-workers of the American
Salesbook company at the Imperial
hotel and a miscellaneous
shower by Mrs. Clair Beecher In
Sanborn.