Rosie Marie (McGowan) Becker, 84, of Carmel, IN, passed away peacefully December 24th, 2018 at home. She was born in Lacon, IL, May 4, 1934 to the late James and Hazel (Shafer) McGowan.
She graduated from Mid-County High School in 1952. She married Hollis V. Becker on February 26, 1955. They were members of Northview Church of the Brethren for many years. Rose was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. After raising her children, she worked for L.S. Ayres as a Dept. Manager of the Fine China department at Glendale and downtown Indianapolis before retiring.
She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher; husband, Hollis; daughter, Karen Wipper and an infant daughter.
She is survived by daughters Michelle (Charles) Glesing of Carmel, IN and Alison (Kai) St. John of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; sister Hazel Schoenberger of Centennial, CO; six grandchildren Chris, Mike, Kelsey, Katie, Chad and Ryan. She was also delighted to know that she was going to be a great-grandmother in June 2019.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date.
Ann Williams says
Michelle and family,
May mother’s soul rest in peace in God’s eternal love and light and the re-uniting with those she loves who are already there with Him. She was a great neighbor and good friend for many, many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Arlene Johnson says
Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a wonderful person and we had some good times and good talks together when she worked with me at the Peanut Shack. May she Rest In Peace in God’s arms.