Donna Ione Becker, 73, of rural Houston, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Marys Campus.
Donna was born January 21, 1946, in Devils Lake, N. Dak., to Walter and Ione (Osland) Youngmark. On January 29, 1962, she married the love of her life, David Becker. She worked at About the Horse in Spring Grove for many years and ran the Semcac Dining site in Houston. Donna was a member of the Houston Baptist Church.
She was very talented musically and she and Dave had their own band – first they were called Ridin’ High and eventually became known as Rush Creek Junction. Donna was happiest when she was outdoors – hunting for morels, agates, ginseng, arrowheads, whatever could be found. She also enjoyed watching the birds and the peace and tranquility that nature brought. Her family meant the world to her and she treasured times spent with them. In the words of her granddaughter, “She was a woman of sweet simplicity, always putting others first and following the teachings of Christ. A vibrant soul with a passion for music and family.”
Donna is survived by her husband Dave of 57 years, four children: Scott Becker of Austin, Shawn (Steve) Gorder of Rushford, Laura (Brian) Haack of Plainview and Chairole (Eric) Williamson of Austin; eight grandchildren: Miranda (Braxton Bowen) Cady, Bridgette (Archie) Thompson, Justin (Erin) Cady, Kara Haack, Logan Haack, Joseph (Kaitlyn) Williamson, Jenna Williamson and Jordyn Williamson; eight great-grandchildren: Justice, Liberty, Grace, Arthur, Maggie, Gabby, Jack, Lydia, and twin boys on the way; three sisters: Linda Youngmark, Peggy Youngmark and Pam Wagner; and many nieces and nephews.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Ron, Arden and Richard.
Funeral service was held 1 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2019, at the Houston Baptist Church with the Reverend Adam Burge officiating. Visitation was 12 p.m., until the time of the service. She was laid to rest at Swede Bottom Cemetery. Memorials are preferred and can be sent to Dave Becker, 16383 455th Avenue, Mabel, Minn. 55954. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service – Houston assisted the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Donna, sign her online guestbook and view her video tribute when it becomes available at hofffuneral.com.