Husband Millard William Becraft [3143]
Born: 18 Jan 1921 - Downing, Schuyler, Missouri, United States 1
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Died: 22 Jan 2003 - Scotland County Memorial Hospital, Memphis, Scotland, MO 1
Buried: 25 Jan 2003 - Barker Cemetery, Hitt, Scotland, Missouri, United States 2 3
Find A Grave ID: 7590913
Father: William Millard Becraft [642] (1882-1982) 4
Mother: Bessie Lee Mathes [644] (1889-1979) 5
Marriage: 17 Sep 1950
Events
• Military: WWII. Millard served in the U.S. Army, 527th Light Pontoon Engineers, and participated in the D-Day invasion in Normandy as well as the Battle of the Bulge.
• He was employed. He was employed as a conservation contractor before his retirement.
• Soc Sec Num: 494-20-6124.
• He appeared on the 1930 Census census in 1930 in Miller, Scotland, Missouri, United States. Wm Becraft, age 47, born in MO, head of household with wife, Bessie L, age 40; children Marjorie age 17; Vetrice age 16; Lowell age 14; Russel age 11; Millard age 9; Robert age 8; Dorine age 6; Eugene age 4 and Donald age 3.
• He was buried at the 1940 Census in Miller, Scotland, Missouri, United States in 1940. Name: • His obituary was published on 30 Jan 2003 in Memphis, Scotland, Missouri, United States. http://www.memphisdemocrat.com/2003/obituaries/030130_becraft.shtml Events
• Her obituary was published. Helen Marie Becraft, 87, of Memphis, Missouri passed away, Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri • Her obituary was published in the Echovita.com. Helen Marie Becraft Obituary Tec 5 US ARMY
Millard Becraft
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Event Type:
Census
Event Date:
1940
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Event Place:
Miller Township, Scotland, Scotland, Missouri, United States
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Last Place of Residence:
Same House
Gender:
Male
Age:
19
Marital Status:
Single
Race:
White
Race (Original):
White
Birth Year (Estimated):
1921
Birthplace:
Missouri
Relationship to Head of Household:
Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
Son
Sheet Letter:
A
Sheet Number:
1
Digital Folder Number:
005460091
Household
W M Becraft
Bessie Becraft
Millard Becraft
Robert Becraft
Dorene Becraft
Gene Becraft
Donald Becraft
January 30, 2003
MILLARD WILLIAM BECRAFT
(1/18/1921 - 1/22/2003)
Millard William Becraft, 82, of Memphis, MO, passed away January 22, 2003, at the Scotland County Memorial Hospital, Memphis, MO.
Millard was born January 18, 1921, in Downing, MO, the son of William and Bessie Becraft.
On September 17, 1950, Millard married Helen Marie Morrison, who survives, and to this union three children were born.
Millard attended Barker School and was a member of Barker United Methodist Church. He served as a combat engineer in the United States Army from 1943 through 1946 during World War II in Belgium, France and Germany.
He was a member of Masonic Lodge #16, A.F. & A.M., a past delegate of MFA Oil Company, past commander V.F.W. Post #4958, and a past member of Missouri Land improvement contractors. Millard was a self-employed conservation contractor until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Lowell, Robert and Gene, two brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law and a grandson.
Surviving are his wife, Helen; children, Connie Becraft of Kansas City, MO, Mikel Becraft and wife, Kathy of Memphis, MO, and Bill Becraft of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren, Teneille Leach and husband, Sam, Sheila Zeysing, all of Kansas City, MO, Shane Zeysing of Fort Carson, CO, Lindsay and Beau Becraft of Memphis, MO; one great-granddaughter, Sammie Jo Leach of Kansas City, MO; two brothers, Russell Becraft and wife, Dovey of Tampa, FL, Don Becraft of Moberly, MO; four sisters, Florence Weilbrenner of Bloomfield, IA, Marjorie Evans, Veatrice Goins, Dorene Moore and husband, Sydney, all of Memphis, MO, along with several nieces and nephews.
Millard will be sadly missed by his wife, family, and many dear friends and good neighbors.
The family has suggested memorials to Barker Church or V.F.W. Post #4958 and may be left at or mailed to the Payne Funeral Chapel, Memphis, MO 63555.
Funeral services were held January 25, 2003 at the Payne Funeral Chapel, Memphis, MO, with Rev. Charles Hammack, officiating. Pallbearers were Shane Zeysing, Beau Becraft, Junior Shinn, Ronnie Brown, Bill Adams and Dan Meinhardt. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Milanov, Win Hill, Victor Orf, Norris Gaffney, Henry Adams, and George Kull. Interment was in the Barker Cemetery in rural Scotland County, MO, with Military Graveside Honors by Wallace W. Gillespie V.F.W. Post #4958, Memphis, MO.
Wife Helen Marie Morrison [3517] 6
Born: 5 Sep 1933 2
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Died: 14 Sep 2020 - Memphis, Scotland, Missouri, United States
Buried: - Barker Cemetery, Hitt, Scotland, Missouri, United States
Find A Grave ID: 215632090
Helen was born, September 5, 1933 at home in rural Scotland County to William Dawson and Iva Olive Moon Morrison. She attended Memphis High School completing the eleventh grade. On September 17, 1950 she married Millard William Becraft and to this union three children were born.
Helen knew how to work on the farm, milking cows, as well as in later years being a school bus driver for which she received the Million Mile Award. She also drove a rock truck. She became a great cook and was noted for her pies, which she sold to area restaurants. She was noted for her gardens. Helen was very active in the VFW Auxiliary for fifty years. Helen enjoyed many activities in her free time but was most happy spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are her children; Connie Becraft of Kansas City, Missouri, Mikel Becraft of Memphis, Missouri and William Dean Becraft of Kansas City, Missouri, five grandchildren: Teneille Leach and Christopher Flick, Sheila and Blake Waterworth, Shane Zeysing and wife Dana, of Kansas City, Missouri, Lindsay Tippett and husband Cole of Memphis, Missouri, Beau Becraft and wife Emily of Quincy, Illinois, 13 great grandchildren and a brother, John T. Morrison of Alexandria, Missouri.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2003, a sister Betty Milanov, a brother, Herman Morrison and a grandson, Gary Zeysing II.
Here is Helen Marie Becraft's obituary. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences.
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Marie Becraft of Memphis, Missouri, who passed away on September 14, 2020 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Marie Becraft to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by : her husband Millard William Becraft; her siblings, Betty Milanov and Herman Morrison; and her grandson Gary Zeysing II. She is survived by : her children, Connie Becraft of Kansas City, Mikel Becraft of Memphis and William Dean Becraft of Kansas City; her grandchildren, Teneille Leach (Christopher Flick), Sheila (Blake Waterworth), Shane Zeysing (Dana) of Kansas City, Lindsay Tippett (Cole) of Memphis and Beau Becraft (Emily) of Quincy; and her brother John T. Morrison of Alexandria, Missouri.. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren.
Children
1 F Connie Marie Becraft [3709] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Gary Zeising [6021] (living)
2 M Mike Millard Becraft [3710] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Margaret Kathleen "Kathy" Buford [3711] ( - )
3 M William Dean "Bill" Becraft [3712]
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Burial Notes: Husband - Millard William Becraft
World War II