Husband Henry Taylor Becraft [2421]
Born: 28 Apr 1920 - Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
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Died: 29 Jan 2015 - Huntsville, Weber Co, UT
Buried: 31 Jan 2015 - Linquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, South Ogden, Weber Co, UT 1
FamilySearch ID: KWCC-9BC
Find A Grave ID: 142371797
Father: Chester Arthur Becraft [2418] (1893-1920) 2
Mother: Ella Barbara Hislop [2420] (1893-1969)
Marriage: 15 May 1941 - Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
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• He appeared on the Federal census in 1930 in Hazen, Churchill Co, NV. Name: • He appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States. Name: • Event: 90th Birthday, 1 May 2010, Roy, Weber, Utah, United States. • His obituary was published in the Findagrave.com. Henry "Taylor" Becraft, 94, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015. • His obituary was published in the Standard-Examiner on 30 Jan 2015. Henry " Taylor" Becraft Events
• She appeared on the Federal census in 1930 in Hooper, Weber, Utah, United States. Name: • She appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Hooper, Weber, Utah, United States. Name: • Her obituary was published in the Standard-Examiner on 11 Jul 2017. Virginia Fowers Becraft http://www.lindquistmortuary.com/roy/notices/Virginia-Becraft/photo-album
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H. Taylor Becraft
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Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 8:52pm
H. Taylor Becraft of Roy will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house and birthday party from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, at the Roy Hillside Senior Center, 5051 S. 1900 West. No gifts.
He was born on April 28, 1920, in Ogden to Chester and Ella Becraft. He attended Ogden schools and felt privileged to be in the first graduating class of the new Ogden High School in 1938. He attended Weber State College. In 1944 he joined the U.S. Army and served as a paratrooper during World War II, receiving an honorable discharge in 1946. He worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad, retiring in 1981 after 41 years of service.
On May 15, 1941, he married Virginia Fowers. They resided in Ogden until moving to Roy in 1995.
His children and their spouses are Jerry and Josie Becraft, Mike and Lisa Becraft, and Susan Hall. He has nine grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
He enjoys golfing. He joined the Railroad Golf Association in 1981 and continues to golf three days a week with the group. Other hobbies include stained-glass artwork, silver smithing and rock polishing.
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He was born April 28, 1920 in Ogden, Utah, a son of Chester Arthur and Ella Barbara Hislop Becraft. He graduated from Ogden High School and attended Weber State College.
He served his country in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper during World War II.
On May 15, 1941, Taylor married Virginia Fowers in Ogden, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple.
He worked for and retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Taylor was a member of the Railroad Retired Golf Association and the Sheet Metal Worker Association.
He loved to golf, golf, and golf. All who knew him envied his quick wit and sense of humor.
Taylor is survived by his wife, Virginia; their children, Gerald Taylor (Josie) Becraft, Roy; Susan (Jim Leach) Hall, Layton; daughter-in-law, Lisa Becraft, Layton; nine grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was a proud Patriarch of five generations of male descendants.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Chester Arthur Becraft, and his son, Michael Earl Becraft.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 31st at Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, where Military Honors will be accorded. The family will meet with friends Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South.
Jan 30, 2015
April 28, 1920 ~ January 29, 2015
ROY \endash Henry "Taylor" Becraft, 94, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015.
He was born April 28, 1920 in Ogden, Utah, a son of Chester Arthur and Ella Barbara Hislop Becraft. He graduated from Ogden High School and attended Weber State College.
He served his country in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper during World War II.
On May 15, 1941, Taylor married Virginia Fowers in Ogden, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple.
He worked for and retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Taylor was a member of the Railroad Retired Golf Association and the Sheet Metal Worker Association.
He loved to golf, golf, and golf. All who knew him envied his quick wit and sense of humor.
Taylor is survived by his wife, Virginia; their children, Gerald Taylor (Josie) Becraft, Roy; Susan (Jim Leach) Hall, Layton; daughter-in-law, Lisa Becraft, Layton; nine grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was a proud Patriarch of five generations of male descendants.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Chester Arthur Becraft, and his son, Michael Earl Becraft.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, where Military Honors will be accorded. The family will meet with friends Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South.
Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at:
www.lindquistmortuary.com.
Wife Virginia Belnap Fowers [10574]
Born: 13 Oct 1921 - Hooper, Weber, Utah, United States
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Died: 9 Jul 2017 - West Haven, Weber Co, UT
Buried: 12 Jul 2017 - Linquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, South Ogden, Weber Co, UT
FamilySearch ID: KWCC-9BZ
Find A Grave ID: 181222786
Father: Joseph Paul Fowers [13504] (1894-1953)
Mother: Crystal Fern Belnap [13505] (1896-1976)
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October 13, 1921 ~ July 9, 2017
"Together Again"
Virginia Fowers Becraft, 95, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017. She was born on October 13, 1921, in Hooper City, UT, the daughter of Joseph Paul and Fern Belnap Fowers. She graduated from Weber High School and lived in Ogden for about 30 years with a few in Roy.
She married Henry Taylor Becraft on May 15, 1941 in Weber County, Utah. Taylor passed away on January 29, 2014.
Virginia was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She retired from Ogden City Schools as a secretary after 25 years of service.
For twenty years after retirement she enjoyed making beautiful ceramic art work especially her porcelain doll collection for her grandchildren. She loved to crochet and quilt. Virginia was extremely proud of the legacy of her family.
Virginia is survived by her son, Gerald Taylor (Josie) Becraft; daughter, Susan Becraft Hall (Jim); daughter-in-law, Lisa Becraft; nine grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Vickie) Fowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Taylor Becraft; son, Michael Earl Becraft; three brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with family on Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe. Rd.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to A Step Forward Hospice Care and the Lotus Park Assisted Living staff for their guidance and care.
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1 F Julie Becraft [12634] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Terry Uhrig [12635] (living)
Spouse: Todd Jauch [12636] (living)
2 M Gerald Taylor "Jerry" Becraft [10575]
Born: 3 Nov 1941 - Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
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Died: 26 Jan 2023
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Spouse: Josephine Therese "Josie" Lucero [10579] (living)
3 M Michael Earl "Mike" Becraft [10576]
Born: 10 May 1946
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Died: 17 Jul 2013 - Layton, Davis Co, UT
Buried: 23 Jul 2013 - Linquist Memorial Park, Layton, Davis Co, UT
Find A Grave ID: 114031327
Spouse: Lisa Gail Uhrig [10580] (living)
4 F Susan Becraft [10577] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Hall [10578] (living)
General Notes: Wife - Virginia Belnap Fowers