Robert C. Becher
November 06, 1924 - January 06, 2016
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Robert C. Becher
November 06, 1924 - January 06, 2016
Obituary
Robert c. Becher, 91, departed his earthly life on wednesday, january 6, 2016 at hubbard hospice house. Bob was born on november 6, 1924 and was a lifelong resident of charleston’s west side.
He was a 1942 graduate of stonewall jackson high school and a corporal in the u.S. Army serving in the 229th general hospital unit during world war ii. following the war, he attended morris harvey college (university of charleston) and west virginia university. in 1958, he was certified by the state of west virginia as a registered mechanical engineer.
He was employed by columbia gas transmission corporation and its predecessor united fuel gas company for 34 years. he retired in 1985 as manager of buildings for the corporate headquarters in charleston. prior to that, he was employed with union carbide corporation and ford, bacon & davis.
Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years dora mae campbell becher, son joseph c. Becher, parents clarence a. And margaret c. Becher and brothers william and joseph becher.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and is survived by son stephen d. Becher and his wife michele of apple grove; daughters sarah c. Sands and her husband vic of chelyan; sue a. Gallagher and her husband patrick of charleston; cyndi l. Bowman and her husband chuck of st. Albans; twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Bob enjoyed planting his garden every year, taking his annual fishing trip to canada and deer hunting. He was a fiercely loyal fan of the west virginia university mountaineers and was a football season ticket holder for much of his life.
He was recently baptized a jehovah witness and regularly attended sunday meetings and weekly bible study.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.M. On thursday, january 14 at jehovah witness – kingdom hall, 5018 lancaster avenue se, charleston, wv. burial will be in spring hill cemetery immediately following the service.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.M. Wednesday, january 13 at barlow bonsall funeral home, 1118 virginia street e, charleston.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts to hospicecare, 1606 kanawha blvd w. Charleston, wv 25387 or online at hospicecarewv.Org.
6 responses to Robert C. Becher
Tashea King says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
Hello,
My Name Is Tashea. I Did Not Know Mr. Becher Personally But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death. I Have Experienced The Pain That Comes From Losing Someone Close To Me So My Heart Moves Me To Share With Others What Has Helped Me To Cope At Such A Difficult Time.
I First Want To Say That I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. I Do Not Know If You Are A Bible Reader Or Not And I Hope I Do Not Offend Anyone, But The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort Is The One Found At 2 Corinthians 1: 3, 4. It Says, “Praised Be The God And Father Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father Of Tender Mercies And The God Of All Comfort Who Comforts Us In All Our Trials So That We May Be Able To Comfort Others In Any Sort Of Trial With The Comfort That We Receive From God.” I Would Like To Share With You The Comfort I Have Received From God. He Promises At John 5: 28, 29 That “The Hour Is Coming In Which All Those In The Memorial Tombs Will Hear His Voice And Come Out, Those Who Did Good Things To A Resurrection Of Life, And Those Who Practiced Vile Things To A Resurrection Of Judgment.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Not Only Welcome Back To Life Our Loved Ones We Have Lost, But We Will Also Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Ever Again. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time. If You Need Anything Or Would Like To Know More About What The Bible Says About The Future, Feel Free To Contact Me. Have A Great Day.
Jennifer & Todd Goddard says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Our Condolences To Your Family. Mr. Becher Was A Great Neighbor When Todd Was Growing Up On Lovell Drive. The Stories Featuring Mr. Becher’S “Talking Magic Box” Are Fun To Remember.
So Many Of My Columbia Gas Colleagues Remembered Mr. Becher Fondly Too. Sending You Our Sympathies And Love, Jennifer
Pete And Debbie Mc Dougall says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Neighbor And Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
So Many Happy Memories Growing Up Knowing The Becher Family. Our Love And Prayers Are With You.
Patty Shinn says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: West Virginia
Sincere Sympathy And Love…
I Grew Up On The West Side Of Charleston From 1924-1953. Knew The Family Well.
Herald And Patsy Baughman says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends Of Family
Location: Winston-Salem, Nc North Carolina
Our Love And Condolences To The Family. We Have Fond Memories Of Dora May And Bob And Their Family. May Our God Give You Comfort And Strength To Endure His Passing.
Herald And Patsy Baughman