Obituary of Ann Leone Becker

Ann (Yeisley) Becker, 69, Norton, KS, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. She was born in Cedar Rapids, IA, on January 27, 1952, to Retta (Knapp) and Arther Yeisley. In her young adulthood, Ann attended Central Missouri State University and lived in Topeka, KS, and Taipei, Taiwan, before moving to Norton in 1985. On October 15, 1988, she married John Becker, Lenora, KS. Together they shared thirty-two years of marriage and raised five children: Annette Becker, Denton, TX; Timothy Becker, Layton, UT; Phillip Becker, El Paso, TX; Melinda Becker and spouse Henry Chapman, Kansas City, KS; and Eric Becker, Denton, TX. Ann was a dedicated wife, caring parent, and engaged community member. She poured time and energy into a variety of activities and local organizations: teaching confirmation classes and making meals for new parents and events at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, volunteering with the Busy Jayhawkers 4-H Club, and supporting and attending innumerable Norton Public School events, among many other activities. Professionally, in Norton, she worked at the Norton State Hospital, Eisenhower Elementary School, and Valley Hope, as well as supporting John’s farming and ranching. At home, she made cozy patchwork quilts, took long walks, cooked comforting food, read books from the Norton Public Library, and drafted handwritten letters every day to her children, family, and friends. She is best remembered for her can-do attitude and taking delight in the little things. Ann is survived by her loving husband and five children, as well as her siblings Harley Yeisley, Marion, IA; Rebecca Wetter and spouse Clarence, Norton, KS; and Walter Yeisley and spouse Karen, Varnville, SC. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am Thursday, April 8, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Norton. Burial will follow at the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be held 3-7:00 pm Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 pm. A Rosary will be said at 7:00 pm following the visitation at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton Public Library or St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com