David D. (DD) Becker

David D. (DD) Becker, 77, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2024, after a 4 ½ year battle with cancer. Born on November 29, 1946, he was the son of the late Walter T. and Grace (Douple) Becker. He was the husband of Phyllis J. (Nissley) Becker. They were married for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bonnie L (Koser) Becker, died August 9, 2001. In 1964 he graduated from Donegal High School. After graduation Dave traveled to the West Coast with his FFA buddies for 4 weeks. Upon returning he began his farming dream. After marrying Bonnie in 1967, they started housekeeping on a farm along Donegal Springs Road. Dave was also hauling milk in cans at this time for Earl Lokey. In 1968 he purchased a cattle truck and hauled cattle for a number of years. Dave rented several farms over the years, where he raised crops including 30 acres of tobacco for 30 years. In 1980, Dave and Bonnie purchased their first farm on Hereford Road, he farmed crops and raised beef cattle. Dave did custom combining in the local area as well. For 17 years he hosted the Northwest Lancaster County Tractor Expo at the farm. In 2016, Dave’s grandson, Scott, took over the farming operations. Dave was proud that there were 3 generations working together. From 1970-78, Dave was a member of the PA Tractor Pullers Association. At one point during those years, he had 3 tractors that he owned and ran. Dave also competed in plowing competitions where he won master plowman awards several times. In 1999, Dave & Bonnie traveled to Australia to tour with Farm Journal and visit the family of their bonus son, Ashley Ovens. Dave served on the West Green Tree Cemetery board for 58 years, where he was responsible for opening & closing graves and maintaining the property. He was a member of the Allis Chalmers and Cockshutt Tractor Clubs. Dave attended both Florin and West Green Tree Church of the Brethren. In addition to his wife, Phyllis, Dave is survived by his son David S., husband of Cindy (Sawadsky) Becker, and their children, Scott Becker, Naomi wife of Owen Forry, and Kirsten Becker. Daughter-in-law, Danielle (Mertz) Becker and her children, Jessica wife of Grant Lawson, Jordan wife of Josh Long, Janelle Becker, Jason Becker, Curtis Becker, and Chris Becker. Dave was thrilled to be a great-grandfather to Lincoln Long, son of Jordan and Josh, and have great-granddaughter to be born in October to Jessica and Grant Lawson. Bonus son originally from Australia, Ashley, husband of Karen (Kniss) Ovens and their children, Wesley husband of Rachel (Sutherland) Ovens and Austin Ovens. He is also survived by a sister, Marion wife of Sam Long. Dave was preceded in death by son, Robert Becker, November 2017, sister Lois Witman, August 2018 and brother, Glenn Becker, November 2023. The family would like to thank all the friends and family that have shown so much love and support through this journey. In memory of Dave, contributions can be made to Hospice of Masonic Village, 98 Masonic Dr Suite 101, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 for their excellent care Dave and the family received or to Ryan Arndt’s ministry fund at West Green Tree, 740 Greentree Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. A funeral service honoring Dave’s life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Florin Church of the Brethren, 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy, PA 17552 at 11 AM. Family and friends will be received at the church on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 4 PM to 7 PM and again on Saturday before the service from 930 AM to 11 AM. Interment will follow the service at West Green Tree Cemetery.

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David D. (DD) Becker

November 29, 1946 - July 8, 2024