Irvin John "Chester" Becker
September 15, 1943 - August 21, 2021
Irvin John Becker, 77, of Saskatoon, passed away on August 21, 2021 of natural causes.
Irvin was born in Eatonia, Saskatchewan on September 15, 1943. He was the eldest son of John and Gertie Becker. Irvin grew up on the family farm north of Eatonia. In September 1949 he enrolled in Root School, a small rural one room schoolhouse Northwest of Eatonia. The following year he moved to the Eatonia School and also spent one year of high school at Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute in Outlook, Saskatchewan.
Irvin spent a few years working for the Coop, in the lumber yard and driving fuel truck. He began driving school bus in 1971, eventually taking on his own route. He enjoyed his time driving and at Christmas the kids on his bus were treated with his homemade chocolates. Irvin also loved to curl. He spent hours at the rink volunteering or serving on the local board.
On April 12, 1969, he married Patricia Menin of Madison, Saskatchewan. They spent many years on the family farm before moving to Saskatoon in 2017. Together they had 3 children, 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Irvin was predeceased by his parents and his son Chris. He is survived by his wife, children Stacy and Blaine (Christa) his 3 grandchildren, Leanne (Dennis), Lyndon (Telysia) and Taylor (Abigail) and one great-grandchild Elodie, brother Ron (Janice), sisters Kathy (Neil), Carol (Marshall), sister-in-law Linda (Jim), brother-in-law Kevin (Quinselle) and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Redeemer Lutheran Church (812 Preston Ave.) in Saskatoon. The Interment will be held at Eatonia Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements in care of David Schurr – Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200.
