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- REBEKAH ELLEN BAEHR HILLMAN LEDER went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2019 surrounded be her loving family. Becky was born September 28, 1944 to Donald Wolter Baehr and Lucy Pauline Klatt Baehr. She is survived by her brother Philip (Judy) Baehr of Appleton, New York and her sister, Ruth (Chase) Ferree-Bowman of Burt, New York. Also surviving are her children, Andrew Hillman of East Aurora, New York and Sarah McKee of Newfane, New York and her five grandchildren, Spencer Moore, Chauncey McKee, Caleb Hillman, Darren Hillman and Ada Hillman. Also two dear aunts, numerous cousins, many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her former husband, Patrick Hillman of Newfane. Predeceased by her husband Ernest Leder and by loving partner, Richard Hudson. She was blessed with many cherished friends. She attended Lyndonville Central School through the 7th grade, graduate of Wilson Central School, Concordia Teacher's College in River Forest, Illinois and received her Master's Degree from University of Buffalo. She enjoyed teaching for 35 years having taught in Westfield, New Jersey, Anchorage, Alaska, St. Peter Lutheran School at North Ridge, Lockport, New York, Immanuel Nursery School, Lockport, New York and Barker Central School, Baker, New York. Becky was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newfane, New York for 48 years. She was Chairman of the Board of Education, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Children's Choir Director, Church Organist for over 50 years, Bible Class Leader, Eucharistic Minister and enjoyed sharing Stephen Ministry materials. She cherished her family, dear church family and being with friends and loved to laugh. She was a member of ENCARTA, the Eastern Niagara County Association of Retired Teachers and several book clubs. Becky always loved her Lord, treasured life, children, music, reading and travel, seeing God's beautiful world and nature. There will be no prior visitation, but all are invited to attend a Memorial Service of Praise to God at 11:00 on Saturday, June 1st at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2730 Transit Road, Newfane, New York 14108. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial to Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church for Haiti Orphanage would be appreciated. Arrangements made by the Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc., Newfane, New York. Please visit www.rutland-corwin.com to send the family a condolence
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1944 - 2019 (74 years)