Obituary for John Brian Becker

Becker, John Brian

 (JayBee) Age 35

After a long and courageous battle with melanoma, John passed away on February 3, 2011. He is survived by parents Oliver and Eloise Becker, sisters Barbara (David) Black, Susan (Leonard) Austin, Lynda Hurt, Diann (Steve) Brasseur, Patty (Brant) Skogrand, Brenda (Charles) Gerard, Julie (Christian) Toto, and brother Thomas (Jennifer Probst) and best friend, caregiver and partner Jason Patzlaff and 16 nieces and nephews.   

Special thanks to the many “Forever Friends” who were always there to support and love him through his long journey. Special thanks also to his colleagues, friends and doctors at the University of Minnesota. He loved going to work. 

A Celebration of John’s life with a Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2011 at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, Minn. Visitation one hour prior to Mass (9:30 – 10:30 a.m.) at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Home, 2076 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104