Husband Porter Alvin Becraft [1704]
Born: 28 Sep 1935 - Preston, Bath, Kentucky, United States 1
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Died: 10 Mar 2014 - New Pekin, Washington, Indiana, United States 1
Buried: - Blue River Baptist Cemetery, Salem, Washington Township, Washington, Indiana, United States 1 2
FamilySearch ID: G68B-3Y7
Find A Grave ID: 126311493
Father: Harold Franklin "Earl" Becraft [1702] (1917-2005)
Mother: Kathleen O'Dell Reffitt [1703] (1917-2006)
Marriage: 19 Jun 1954 - Salem, Washington Co, IN 3
Marr. Status: Divorced
Events
• His obituary was published. Mr. Porter Alvin Becraft age 78 of Pekin passed away Monday, March 10 at his home.
Mr. Becraft was born September 28, 1935 in Preston, Kentucky the son of Earl and Kathleen Riffitt Becraft. He spent his childhood and young adulthood in Indiana. He met and married Delores Motsinger and to this union six children were born. They later divorced. Porter worked construction and his job took him to Nebraska. He enjoyed his Nebraska life and owned his own business for many years known as Porter Bee's Auto Body Shop. He returned to Indiana in 1983.
Porter is survived by his sons: Danny Becraft of Pekin and Kerry Becraft (Jo) of Salem, and daughters: Shannon Fairchild (Mike) and Tammy Becraft both of Montana and Teresa Andersen (Bruce) of Nebraska, 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren, two sisters: Agnes Schofield (Wendell) of Campbellsburg and Delores Gray of Pekin and very special friends: Danny and Jana Walker of Pekin. He was preceded in death by his parents: Earl and Kathleen Becraft and daughter: Sherry Paulette Becraft.
Graveside services will be held Monday at 10:30AM at Blue River Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8PM at Weathers Funeral Home.
Porter will be greatly missed and has done his final wave from his porch to us all.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Teresa Andersen 1233 N D Street Fremont, Nebraska 68025
Mr. Porter Alvin Becraft age 78 of Pekin passed away Monday, March 10 at his home.
Mr. Becraft was born September 28, 1935 in Preston, Kentucky the son of Earl and Kathleen Riffitt Becraft. He spent his childhood and young adulthood in Indiana. He met and married Delores Motsinger and to this union six children were born. They later divorced. Porter worked construction and his job took him to Nebraska. He enjoyed his Nebraska life and owned his own business for many years known as Porter Bee's Auto Body Shop. He returned to Indiana in 1983.
Porter is survived by his sons: Danny Becraft of Pekin and Kerry Becraft (Jo) of Salem, and daughters: Shannon Fairfield (Mike) and Tammy Becraft both of Montana and Teresa Andersen (Bruce) of Nebraska, 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren, two sisters: Agnes Schofield (Wendell) of Campbellsburg and Delores Gray of Pekin and very special friends: Danny and Jana Walker of Pekin. He was preceded in death by his parents: Earl and Kathleen Becraft and daughter: Sherry Paulette Becraft.
Graveside services will be held Monday at 10:30AM at Blue River Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8PM at Weathers Funeral Home.
• His obituary was published in the findagrave.com. Porter, of Pekin, was the son of Earl and Kathleen Riffitt Becraft. He spent his childhood and young adulthood in Indiana. He met and married Delores Motsinger and to this union six children were born. They later divorced. Porter worked construction and his job took him to Nebraska. He enjoyed his Nebraska life and owned his own business for many years known as Porter Bee's Auto Body Shop. He returned to Indiana in 1983.
He is survived by his sons, Danny Becraft, Pekin and Kerry (Jo) Becraft, Salem; and three daughters, Shannon (Mike) Fairfield, Tammy Becraft, both of Montana and Teresa (Bruce) Andersen, Nebraska; twelve grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Agnes (Wendell) Schofield, Campbellsburg and Delores Gray, Pekin; and very special friends, Danny and Jana Walker, Pekin. He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Sherry Paulette Becraft.
Wife Delores Sharleen Motsinger [1707]
Born: 5 Jun 1937 - Salem, Washington Co, IN
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Died: 5 Jun 2021 - Butte, Silver Bow, Montana, United States
Buried: 10 Jun 2021
FamilySearch ID: G68B-HVC
Other Spouse: Aubrey "Dean" Drew [14946] (1942-2015)
Events
• Her obituary was published. Delores S. Drew, 84
June 5, 1937-June 5, 2021
Delores Drew of Butte passed away Saturday June 5th, she was 84. She was born on June 5th, 1937 in Salem Indiana to Ivan (Paul) and Mildred Motsinger. Delores spent her childhood and young adult life in Indiana. Delores had a love of music and singing. She sang in the church choir often doing solo's and also sang on the radio. She met and married Porter Becraft and to this union had six children. They later divorced. She then met Aubrey (Dean) Drew while he was stationed in the Air Force in Nebraska. After his retirement they moved to Butte. Delores had a fulfilling life of raising her children. Once her children were of school age, she began her working career at Memorial Hospital in Fremont Nebraska and then at the Butte Convalescent Center. After retiring she enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. She had many hobbies including reading, crafts, sewing, baking, houseplants, gardening and her beloved pets. Delores was preceded in death by parents, two husbands, two brothers, Gary and Don, beloved daughter Sherry Paulette and granddaughter Lindsey Sharlene Andersen. Her survivors include brother Charlie, Indiana, Daughters: Shannon ( Mike ) Fairchild, Butte, Tammy Becraft, White Hall, Teresa ( Bruce ) Andersen, Fremont, NE, Sons: Danny Becraft and Kerry ( Eva Jo )Becraft of Indiana. 11 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren with one on the way. Delores was so loved by her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her. Memorial contributions to Chelsea Bailey Animal Shelter or Alberts Angel Fund.
Viewing with visitation will begin at 11 AM on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in the ballroom at the Copper King Hotel, 4655 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT 59701. A memorial service celebrating her life will follow at 12 PM.
Please visit www.buttefuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Delores.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Delores and her family.
Children
1 F Teresa Diane Becraft [1709] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Bruce Andersen [12696] (living)
2 M Daniel Kevin "Bubby" Becraft [1708]
Born: 4 Sep 1955 - Salem, Washington Co, IN
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Died: 27 Feb 2025 - Salem, Washington Co, IN
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Find A Grave ID: 280401567
Spouse: Teresa Wilson [1712] (living)
3 F Sherry Paulette Becraft [1711]
Born: 5 Aug 1957 - Washington Co, IN
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Died: 20 Oct 1962 - Washington Co, IN 4 5
Buried: - Blue River Baptist Cemetery, Salem, Washington Township, Washington, Indiana, United States 2 6
Find A Grave ID: 64073443
Spouse: Did Not Marry
4 F Tammy Renee Becraft [1710] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Bryson [1713] (living)
5 M Kerry Becraft [12692] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Eva Jo [12693] (living)
6 F Shannon Becraft [12694] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Mike Fairchild [12695] (living)