Dennis Becker came from a big family, he was the eldest of 12. Dennis grew up on a family farm, along with his 11 siblings, in Elm Creek, MB where he was raised and received his education. His first job was at the Elm Creek Co-op Gas station. He later went to school in Winnipeg, where he took a mechanics course. He eventually moved to Yorkton where he met Emily Danylko, they married and raised their family here. Dennis worked in the vehicle mechanical and sales business till his passing. Dennis took great pride in his work. Dennis was predeceased by his wife Emily (2013); son Dino; dad, Ted Edward of Elm Creek, MB (1983), his mom, Rita (Van Parys) of Yorkton (2003); brothers Edward of Elm Creek, MB (1976), and Raymond from Elm Creek, MB (1990). He is survived by his children, Patrick Becker, Dennis (Jessica) Becker, grandchildren William Scobie and Brandon Becker; Wenda (Ken) Niels and Dev (Glenda) Francis and grandchildren James, Kayla & Amy Eklund, Tanner & Megan Francis, great grandchildren Brooklyn, Tessa & Hailee. His sisters and brothers: Shirley (Don) McIntyre & family from Hinton, AB; Carole (Russ) Sampson & family from Oakville, MB; Susan (Don) Sisson & family from Castor, AB; Bonnie (Ray) Johnson & family from Ft. Mc Murray, AB; Donna from Winnipeg, MB; and Kathy (Gary) Waschuk & family from Edmonton, AB; Kenneth & family from Elm Creek, MB; Glenn (Doris) & family from Iles des Chene, MB; and Brad (Susan) & family from Fannystelle, MB; sisters-in-law, Gloria (Leigh) Powell and Kitty (Robert) Chesney; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and his many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey B.Th. Certified Funeral Celebrant, officiating. The interment will take place at a later date. Condolences may be left at baileysfuneralhome.com. Memorials were to the Diabetes Society.
