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Jim Becher Obituary
Jim was born on Dec. 23, 1942 in Cortez to James Harmon and Frances Mae (Carlson) Becher. He passed away on Jan. 2, 2012 in Mesa, Ariz. at the age of 69. Jim loved gardening and raising cattle. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Jim is survived by his daughters, Leah Bedker of Cortez, Kristy Sloan and husband, Gary of Eucha, Okla., and Jennifer Hatting and husband, Tim of Mesa; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Pauline Filener of Lebanon; brothers-in-law, Jack Willett of Dolores, Joe McDonald of Arizona, Rick McDonald of Lewis, Tim McDonald of Summit Ridge, Larry McDonald of Lebanon, Johnny McDonald of Cortez, Jimmy McDonald of Cortez, Dennis Hackett of Lebanon, Henry Hackett of Montrose, Colo., and Casey Filener of Arriola; and by his sister-in-law, Venita Kyle of Cortez.
Preceding Jim in death are his parents, James and Frances Becher; his first wife, Joylene Kay McDonald; and his second wife, Deniece Filener.
Donations may be made in Jim's name for the going support of the Lewis Arriola Community Center.
Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.
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