Gary Becker

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Gary Lee Becker, age 72, passed away at home after an extended illness. Gary was born May 3, 1954 in Grand Rapids, to the late Duane and Greta (Manshaem) Becker. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Stephen Morgan. Gary worked in the food industry for 50 years, with Spartan, Advantage Solutions, and Bumble Bee Foods. He loved riding his Harley’s, golfing for many years at Sunnybrook Country Club, cheering on the Lions, Tigers & Wolverines, and spending time at his cottage on Crystal Lake. But most of all he cherished being a husband, father, grandfather, and brother. On November 9, 2002, Gary married Bonnie Morgan. His wife of 23 years survives and his sons, Derek (Christine) Becker, Nickolas (Madison) Morgan, Nathan (Kaitlynn) Morgan; grandchildren, Brooks, Miller, Emmalynn, Kennedy, Luca, and Callahan. He is also survived by his sister, Kimberly (Robert) Manikowski; in-laws, Suzanne (Henry) Ykema, Sandy Morgan, Janis (Brent) Metz, Mark Morgan; his special aunt, Linda Firlik; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and his special cat, Bailey. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11 AM at Clyde Park Church of the Nazarene, 2545 Clyde Park SW. Friends may visit with his family on Sunday from 2-5 PM at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes, Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Drive NW and beginning at 10 AM prior to the service at church. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Humane Society of West Michigan. To read more of Gary’s Life Story, leave a memory or sign the guestbook, please visit www.heritagelifestory.com