Ronald James Becker
December 15, 1960 ~ March 8, 2017
Born in: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Ronald James Becker, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2017, after a short battle with cancer.Born on December 15, 1960, in Lancaster, PA, Jim was the beloved son of Ronald J., Sr. and G. Joyce Root Becker, who survive him in the Lancaster area, along with his sister Karen A. Becker-Glatfelter, her husband Steve, and numerous nieces and nephews.Married on May 1, 1980, he also leaves his loving wife, Marianne "Bernie" Schmidt Becker.Jim graduated from Hempfield High School in 1978.Until cancer made it impossible to work, Jim was employed by Franklin Bronze Plaques as the polymer technician and in shipping. Although he was a quiet man, he had a good sense of humor and great compassion for others. He will be missed by his fellow employees and friends.He enjoyed "walking" cigars down his road, a good beer, fishing French Creek for whatever was biting and various lakes for Muskies, rock-n-roll concerts (especially AC/DC), traveling this country. But most of all, he loved time spent at home with his four-legged children, Hot Dog Penny and Corona.At his request, there will be no services at this time. Donations can be made in Jim's name to the Venango VNA Foundation (491 Allegheny Avenue, Franklin PA 16323) to support hospice care for those in need or to the Venango County Humane Society (PO Box 1045, Oil City PA 16301).The Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin PA has been entrusted with arrangements.To send online condolences or cards, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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His name was Jim. He was the sweetest, smartest person I ever knew.
I pray that Jimmy and Hildy and Gabby are in God’s presence and he is meeting his girls at the Rainbow Bridge, then dancing in Heaven. I also pray that he can eat all the good foods that cancer took from him. Jim was and always will be my beloved little brother . He did not suffer fools gladly, but Holy Grace helped with the suffering. He was a righteous man with a heart of gold. Jim didn’t want to be mourned, but he sure was loved. Mom and Dad and Karen love you and pray to meet up with you on the other side of this life, the eternal one, that is. “Because my love for you would break my heart in two if you should fall into my arms. and tremble like a flower…Let’s Dance, Let’s Dance, Let’s Dance. Under the moonlight, the serious moonlight.” Everyone will be “dancing in the moonlight, a fine and natural sight…”With all the love a big sister can hold, later, sweet Jimmy
I will best remember Jim for his humor (let’s all do the “Dirty Boogie”!), our late-night discussions while drinking brews, his generousity of spririt when we’d visit or to to concerts, and his love for his sister, my wife. His doodles were always better than he gave himself credit for, too. Jim, you were the best brother-in-law I ever could have asked for. I wish we could have spent more time together. Mostly, I wish you could have been given more time . . . Love you and miss you a lot, Steve G.
Cancer may be the ultimate Highway to Hell. Here’s to you, Jim; may you travel the highways of our hearts forever.
I am sorry to read of Jim’s passing. My son, Ron Jr., who has also passed, where best friends while in high school. I hope that they are together again and fishing as I know they both liked. I find it ironic that Jim’s parents have the same first names as my wife and me . Please accept our condolences Ron and Joyce Benedict
I only knew Jim because he and Bernie visited Polk Fire-Rescue-Rescue’s breakfasts. He always had a nice smile for the kitchen crew (so did Bernie) and we were always happy to see them. Rest in peace, Jim.
We shall find peace.
We shall hear
the angels,
we shall see the sky sparkling
with diamonds.
Anton Chekov
Here’s a crystal blue light special for memory sweet and love all ways.
For Jimmy – “The goose drank wine. The monkey chewed tobacco on the streetcar line. The streetcar broke, the monkey choked, and they all went to heaven in a little rowboat.” Our parents sang this song to us, and Jim sang it to his girls.
Hey, Jim , this January night ” is so cold even the birds don’t want to be outside.” Jim described this kind of weather once on a home video. We miss you, and love you, Jimmy. Yet, sometimes, it feels like you’re right here.
You r family in Lancaster PA.
for Jim ( with all your family’s love)
And I don’t want the world to see me
“cause I don’t think they’d understand
when everything’s meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am.
I don’t want anyone to see me
’cause I don’t think they’d understand.
I just want you to see who I am.
lyrics by Jon T. Rzenk, of the Goo Goo Dolls, from the son “Iris”
Do never forget Jim Becker, cartoonist extraordinaire of the HeymanTeam. Love you, Jimmy.
Bye, bye Miss American Pie; drove my Chevy to the levy but the levy was dry, and good old boys were drinking whiskey and rye, (and smokin’ a Corona et al) and singin’ this will be the day that I die. this will be the day that I die.” Your eyes are tired and dark tonight, Jim. But we know you’ve shed that body down, and that your loving, smart, sweet spirit burns pure and clear and righteous. I love you, my brother. Meet you laughing at the next round. Karen Beast.
“A weed is a flower for which virtues have not yet been discovered.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hey, its just your sister. This Saturday, Dec. 15th, your B-day, I want to send you a smart card or a beautiful nature one. And mail a package to French Creek Road. Jimmy, how did you get so sick without calling in the troops. Dad and Mom, and Steve and I all miss you so much. But we also remember and love you so much..
‘Its been two years we’ve been on our own, and moss grows fat on a rollin’ stone, but that’s not how it used to be…”my sweet angel brother Jimmy. , You said, “I just won’t be around.” Good God. Our Mom says she has two children: one here, and one in heaven.”I miss your automatic insight into any situation. Just like our Dad. Hey, a female friend of mine saw your pic, (not this one), and said right away, “He’s handsome! You devilish centaur. In heaven, I bet you’re down right beautiful.Corona may someday get a dog sister. We love you and miss you. always and forever.