Husband Edward William Becraft [4125] 1
Born: 19 Mar 1930 - Suffern, Rockland, New York, United States 1
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Died: 17 Feb 2019 - York Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center
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FamilySearch ID: GYNF-31S
Father: Joel Henry Becraft [4123] (1893-1976) 1
Mother: Luella Miller [4124] (1895-1966) 1
Marriage: 13 Nov 1959 - Flossmoor, Cook Co, IL 1
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• Military: Navy in Korea.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Ramapo, Rockland, New York, United States. Becroft, Joel H, head, age 46, born NY, postman, retail grocery store; wife Luella, age 43, born NY; son Edward W, age 10, born NY.
• His obituary was published. Edward William Becraft
MARCH 19, 1930 '96 FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Obituary of Edward William Becraft
Edward William Becraft (Ed) 88 passed away peacefully Sunday February 17,2019 at York Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center with Family by his side. He was born March 19, 1930 in Suffern NY he is the only child of Joel Henry Becraft and Luella Miller Becraft.
Ed spent his childhood in Suffern, graduating from Suffern High School. He Joined the US Navy and served as a MM2 on the USS Jarvis (DD-799) during the Korean Conflict. After his Navy service, Ed Married Muriel Schoolcraft November 13, 1959 and settled in Ramsey New Jersey, where they raised their 4 children. Ed was very involved with his sons in BSA troop 31 Ramsey for many years. He was a member of Hawthorn Fortitude Lodge #200 F&A for over 60 years and a member FROMM-MAXWELL-DeBAUN POST No 859 Suffern NY. Ed loved spending time with his family. He spent many summers in Niantic Ct with family and dear friends. He would often talk of his trip to Alaska with his wife, the trip to visit his son James in Germany and the BSA trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM with his sons Joel and James.
Ed is survived by his wife Muriel S. Becraft. His 4 children and their spouces: Joel H. Becraft and Susan H Becraft, James E. Becraft, Hazel L Senterfit and David W. Senterfit , Jeffrey R. Becraft and Charisse W Becraft. 15 Grandchildren: Daniel Jackson, Bryan Jackson, Michael Becraft, Ashley Senterfit, Victoria Jackson, Katelyn Senterfit, Christopher Becraft, David Senterfit II, Lee-Anne Senterfit, Sean Becraft, Thomas Becraft, Erin Becraft, Heather Becraft, Melanie Becraft, Crystal Becraft. 4 Great Grandchildren: Abigail Senterfit-Shultz, Archer Senterfit-Shultz, Jackson Vlicky, Madeline Senterfit.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia 23666.
Wife Muriel Liscena Schoolcraft [1643]
Born: 12 Oct 1931 - Camden, Camden, New Jersey, United States
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Died: 11 May 2019 - Newport News, Newport News, VA
Buried: - Brick Church Cemetery, Spring Valley, Rockland Co, NY
FamilySearch ID: PW4V-MPY
Find A Grave ID: 199122643
Events
• Her obituary was published. Muriel Liscena (Schoolcraft) Becraft, 87, passed away Saturday May 11, 2019. Muriel was a long time resident of Ramsey, New Jersey and a current resident of Newport News, Virginia. She was a member of Stella Chapter NO. 20 Order of the Eastern Star.
Muriel is predeceased by her husband of 59 years Edward W. Becraft. She is survived by her sons Joel (wife Susan), James , Jeffery (wife Charisse); daughter Hazel Senterfit (husband David); grandchildren Daniel Jackson, Bryan Jackson, Michael Becraft, Ashley Senterfit, Victoria Jackson, Katelyn Senterfit, Christopher Becraft, David Senterfit II, Lee-Anne Senterfit, Sean Becraft, Thomas Becraft, Erin Becraft, Heather Becraft, Melanie Becraft, Crystal Becraft; great grandchildren Abigail Senterfit-Shultz, Archer Senterfit-Schultz, Jackson Vlicky, Madeline Senterfit.
A celebration of Muriel and Edward's lives will be held at a later date at Brick Church Cemetery 221 Brick Church Rd, Spring Valley, NY 10977. Arrangements by Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home.
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1 M Joel Henry Becraft [1644] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Susan Hoffmiller [6086] (living)
2 M James Edward Becraft [6089] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Cynthia Ann Cook [6090] (living)
3 F Hazel Liscena Becraft [6094] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: David Powell [6096] (living)
Spouse: David W Senterfit [13565] (living)
Spouse: Steven James Curran [6095] (living)
4 M Jeffrey Richard Becraft [6097] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Antonya Gulario [6098] (living)
Spouse: Charisse Wintersteiger [6099] (living)