Necrology
Because Hamilton Remembers
Howard Porter Becker '30
Jul. 28, 1907-Jun. 13, 2005
Howard Porter Becker ’30, a retired order department manager, was born on July 28, 1907, to William H. and Lillian Bell Jeans Becker, in Rockville, CT. He grew up in Utica, NY, and was graduated in 1926 from New Hartford High School. That year, he came up to College Hill. A member of Psi Upsilon, he left the Hill a year later.
After residing for a time in Ilion, NY, Howard Becker settled in Gloversville, where he was employed in accounting by the Grandoe Corp., glove manufacturers. He was head of its order department at the time of his retirement in 1973. Earlier, during World War II, he saw military service in the Pacific and China-Burma-India theaters. An avid photographer who was also fond of classical literature and music, he, along with his wife Rose, found great enjoyment in attending music festival concerts at Tanglewood.
Howard P. Becker died on June 13, 2005, at his home in Gloversville, in his 98th year. He was predeceased by his wife, and there are no immediate survivors.
Note: Memorial biographies published prior to 2004 will not appear on this list.
Necrology Writer and Contact:
Christopher Wilkinson '68
Email: Chris.Wilkinson@mail.wvu.edu
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Hamilton has a long-standing history of benefiting from estate and life payment gifts. Thoughtful alumni, parents, and friends who remember Hamilton in their estate plans, including retirement plan beneficiary designations, or complete planned gifts are recognized and honored as Joel Bristol Associates.
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Jacke Jones
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