Amy Becker

I cant believe that out of all the women in the world, God chose me to be Amys mom and David to be her daddy. Amy Marie Becker was born in Wichita, KS, October 11,1974. Amy was a voracious reader. She loved the “Little House on the Prairie” series of books that Grandma Jessie shared with her. Her room was decorated with Holly Hobbie wallpaper. Her favorite toys were Cabbage Patch dolls that Aunt Bonnie stood in line for hours to buy for her. Amy graduated from Northwest High School in 1993. She chose to attend Kansas State University. While at K-State, she became an AmeriCorps volunteer. After finishing her volunteer commitment, she came back to Wichita to complete her education at WSU. While attending college, she went back to work at Dillons part-time. It was at Dillons where she met her handsome prince — Josh Becker. After graduating from WSU in 1998, Amy began her work career at TECU and eventually went to work at Credit Union of America. She started as a teller and progressed to a position as a Compliance and Audit Officer. Josh proposed to Amy Christmas, 1999. They were married at Prairie Pines, September 23, 2000. They were blessed with four smart, talented, beautiful children: Clay 17, Ivy 14, Annie 12, and Griffin 10. Family was so important to Amy and Josh. They have tried to raise their children to be good citizens and as a family participated in many volunteer activities. Amy was room mother, Girl Scout leader and cookie mom. They are active members of Pathway Church. Josh has been very involved in Cub and Boy scouts too. They were a busy family. In August 2016 Amy was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. IBC is a very rare and aggressive breast cancer. Amy participated in several clinical trials and took many trips to MD Anderson in Houston. We are thankful Josh was able to travel with her to Houston to support her through testing and treatment. Amy never wanted to have a pity party or be the “cancer girl”. She and Josh worked hard to keep things normal for the kids. Amy continued to work and be active in the kids school and after-school activities. In December Amys health began to decline rapidly. The decision was made to discontinue chemo just last week. She began Hospice Thursday and passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, January 25. Amy had a strong faith. I am comforted by the fact that she is in heaven with our friends and family who have gone before us to welcome her home. Amy was a witness to many people. She never gave up. She had a wonderful attitude and a beautiful smile that lit up the room. Now, when I look at the sky, along with the stars, Ill see her smile shining through. Amy is survived by her parents David and Janet Haines, her husband Josh, their children Clay, Ivy, Annie and Griffin, her parents-in-law Cherise and Larry Becker, Joshs brothers and sister-in-law Wes & Joanna, Jerad, her brother Casey and grandmother Jessie Swinson. Amys memorial service will be 2 p.m., Friday January 31, at Pathway Church, Westlink Campus. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Becker Childrens Education Fund account 166656, c/o Credit Union of America, 711 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67213 or any Credit Union of America location. Arrangements by Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Special thanks to Credit Union of America and Howerton+White for the love and compassion you have shown Amy and Josh. You all are just amazing people!! God Bless you all. (written by her mother, Janet Haines)