Adeline R "Becky" Smith
March 02, 1927 - April 14, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Adeline R. "Becky" Smith, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Oak Park Place. She was born on March 2, 1927, in Merrimac, the daughter of August and Maude (Miller) Bechmann. Becky graduated from Portage High School. Becky worked as a secretary for Ohmeda for many years. She was a longtime member of Bethel Lutheran Church where she volunteered with many different activities and recently became a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Becky is survived by her children, Grant (Mary) Smith and Virginia Smith; grandchildren, Kristi (Eric) Zett, Allison White, Garrett (Jenesa) Smith, Justin (Sarah) Smith, and Matthew (Alyssa) Smith; great-grandchildren, Connor, Madeline and Gavin Smith; sister-in-law, Darlene Bechmann; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stephen Smith; daughter, Kristi Lee Smith; and brother, Harland "Bud" Bechmann. A Funeral Service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr, Madison, at 12 Noon on Thursday, April 18, 2019, with the Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Memorials may be gifted in Becky's name to the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
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Visitation
Thu Apr 18, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Thu Apr 18, 2019 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Carolyn J. Matney
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I was so sorry to see Becky's obituary this morning. She and I lived next door to each other from 2010 until she moved to Oak Park. She was a wonderful neighbor and we had many good times. We went to the VFW for their steak dinner several Wednesdays and she introduced me to her friends. I will never forget the day she moved and I took a picture of her holding this big fish she had on her living room wall. I missed her very much., May God keep her in his arms. Rest in Peace Becky. You will always be a part of my memories.
Carolyn Matney
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Carolyn J. Matney
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My condolences to Becky's family. She was a wonderful lady and a super neighbor.
Carolyn Matney
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Jim McCormick
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Dear Smith Family-
I was so sorry to learn of Becky's passing. My parents, Michael and Patricia McCormick were friends of Steve and Becky's for years. I believe our fathers worked together at Gilman many years ago. Becky was such a kind and loving person. I remember how supportive she was to our mother and all of us when we lost our father. I have a feeling there might be a card game going on somewhere in Heaven with all of them reunited now. Please know I would be back in Madison to pay my respects if I could. You have my sincere sympathy.
Jim McCormick