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Rebecca "Becky" S. Schroeder
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Rebecca “ Becky� Schroeder, age 60, of Carrington, ND, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, ND. Rebecca Sue Wobbema was born on January 26, 1952, the daughter of Peter Jr. and Donna (Parks) Wobbema at Carrington. She was raised near Carrington and attended grade school at Estabrook Township and graduated from Carrington High School in 1970. On September 19, 1971, Becky was united in marriage to Lynn Schroeder at Grace Lutheran Church in Carrington. They shared their lives on a farm east of Carrington where they raised their family. Becky was a member of Grace Lutheran Church where she was the secretary for over 40 years. She worked as a waitress at Mildred’s and as a clerk at Borth and Spiedel’s Department Store for a short time before being married. Later she also worked for Schroeder/Lund Auction Service as a clerk. She taught Sunday School, Bible School and confirmation and held every office in LWML. She also served many offices for AAL and later Thrivent for many years. She was a member of the FFA Advisory Board and the Housing Authority Board. Becky was one of the founders, cooked and organized deliveries for Carrington’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner. She also started and coordinated the Food Bank Truck as a stopping point for Carrington. She was an active supporter of the Angel Tree program ensuring all the tags were filled at the church. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed growing flowers, reading, and canning. Her true passion in life was her family. She actively supported her children and the lights of her life her 3 grandsons. She loved attending their football games and wrestling matches. Becky will be remembered and deeply missed by her husband, Lynn; her son, Kyle (Jacqueline) and daughter, Wendy, all of Carrington; three grandsons, Brett, Cordell, Bradee; seven sisters, Patricia (Ron) Gienger, Valley City, ND, Joni Parks, Carrington, Sandy Pierson, Leeds, ND, Nannette (Curt) Solvey, Thermopolis, WY, Michelle Richardson, Jamestown, ND, Bette (Robert) Abell, Wahpeton, ND, Tina Hermanson, New Rockford, ND,; five brothers, Larry (Jeanne) Wobbema, New Rockford, Robert (Jolene) Wobbema, Sioux Center, IA, Jeff (Linda) Wobbema, Minot, ND, Bill Wobbema, LaCrosse, WI, and Jim (Anne) Wobbema, Barlow, ND. She was greeted in heaven by her parents; and two sisters, Peggy and Debbie.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Grace Lutheran Church, Carrington DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 10:30 AM INTERMENT: Carrington Cemetery, Carrington |
Posted Condolences:
Name: Leslie (Roemmich) Unger
Date: July 24th, 2012
Message: Sending my condolences out to Becky's family for the loss of their loved one. Was so sadden when I, read it in the Jamestown Sun tonight. Remember the good times we had when we worked together at the Dew Drop Inn cafe in Carrington in the 70's She was a real joy to work with and often thought of her. She and her family will be remember in our prayers.
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Name: Linda Hamer
Date: 7/23/2012
Message: i would like to send my condolences to the families and hope you find peace in the lord at this this time of grief,and pray that you feel the healing prayer that have been said for you.in jesus name.Linda Hamer and family.wish we could be there for you.
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Name: Terry Lund & Colleen Collier
Date: 07/23/2012
Message: Condolences to Lynn & Becky's entire family. She was a great asset to the Auction service. She was a hard worker and fun person to work with. Becky had a kind soul and was always cheerful and smiley and a great friend. She will greatly be missed by many.
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Name: Linda and Roger Lauckner
Date: July 23,2012
Message: Lynn and families, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in all our thoughts and Prayers. May God be with you all. Friends and neighbors. Roger and Linda Lauckner
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Name: Robin Miedema
Date: 7/23/12
Message: Wendy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robin Miedema - FEI, Inc.
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Name: Bob & Jayne Wain
Date: 7/24/2012
Message: Sorry to hear she went so young. We both have work today so we. will not be at the service. but our thoughts and prayers will be with the family of Becky.
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Name: Debbie Swenson
Date: 7/21/2012
Message: My heart goes out to Schroeder and Wobbema family for the loss of your wife, mother, sister, and aunt. Please extend my sympathy to the entire family. I have many memmories from our young days when we lived next door to each other. May God grant you peace, strength, & courage to cope with your loss.
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Name: Doug Heinitz
Message: Larry,i found out yesterday that Becky had passed away. I would like to extend to you and your family my deepest condolences and prayers. I had a chance to visit with Becky last year when i was home.I will always cherish that moment. I have such fond memories when you and Becky would stay with Grandma Parks in the summer.We would play as kids did back then with everyone in the neighborhood.I feel as if i lost part of my childhood.You are in my prayers good friend and God bless you and your family.