Parents: J.W. and M.E. Becker

Vernon News, January 15, 1914
p.7 - Armstrong
Universal regret is felt at the death of Charles J. Becker, aged 64 years,
who died at his residence on Sunday, January 11.

p.8 - Death of Charles Becker
A shock of grief was experienced by many residents of this city when it
became known on Monday that Charles J. Becker, had passed away on the
previous day.  It had been known for some time that he was seriously ill,
but few here thought that his end was so near.  Death was due to Bright's
disease, complicated by an affection of the heart.  The deceased, was was
about 64 years of age, had been a resident of Armstrong for upwards of
twenty years, having occupied the position of chief miller at the
co-operative flour mill during its period of operation.  Recently he held a
similar situation at the Enderby mill, and was considered to be a master of
his craft, second to none.  His many sterling qualities combined with an
amiable disposition, made him a favorite, and his death will be deeply
deplored by a large circle of friends and acquaintances in the Northern
Okanagan.
He was recognized as a public-spirited citizen who always took an intense
interest in the advancement of any activity calculated to benefit the
community, and his energetic character, along with abilities of no mean
order, made him a man who will be distinctly missed.  he was a prominent
Freemason, and in politics was an ardent Conservative.  The funeral took
place on Tuesday under Masonic auspices, many of the brethren from Vernon
and Enderby uniting with those of Armstrong in paying a last tribute to one
so highly esteemed by the Craft.  He leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter
to mourn his loss, and to them the most hearty sympathy of  many friends is
extended in their hour of grief and affliction.
The Funeral
Members and visitors of Spallumcheen Lodge, A.F. & A.M., to the number of 64
assembled in the lodge room at 1 p.m.  The Worshipful Master Bro. A.E. Sage,
after announcing the purpose of the gathering, requested R.W. Bro. Hamilton
Lang to conduct the funeral ceremony.  The brethren then proceeded in
procession to the residence, where a brief service had already been
conducted by the Rev. H.J. King.  The local Foresters and Odd Fellows lodges
were in formal attendance being drawn up in open ranks on the street
outside.  The funeral then proceeded to the Anglican Church where a large
congregation was assembled.  The church service being conducted, those
present then marched to the cemetery about one and one-half miles north of
the city.  After the coffin was deposited in the grave the impressive and
solemn Masonic Funeral ceremonial was performed.
