Celebrating the life of

Diane Becker

17th April, 1939 - 8th October, 2022

Diane ("Nany") brought joy and love to so many people, from family and friends to mountain women to students who spent the day with her warm and genuine smile. Diane's impact spanned continents. This site is a place for loved ones to preserve her wonderful memory. We welcome photos, videos, messages, comments to previous posts. Nany's life was filled with adventure and love, and we hope this site ... more

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By any fair standard Diane was an ardent traveler and accomplished student. While living and working in seven U.S. states and five Latin American countries she earned a Bachelors degree in Education, English and Theater; two Masters in Fine Arts and English; and the coveted Cambridge Certificate in English as a Second Language. But she considered ...

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Loved By

31 Mar 1963

Thomas Becker Tom and Diane on their wedding day. There are many great photos from their wedding, this one is my favorite.

Loved By

26 Dec 2004

colin casto Nany loved playing piano and would indulge her lucky grandkids with her music. Even as her memory lost some of its definition, she always remembered the words to some of her favorite songs, like "Que Sera" and "You Are My Sunshine".

Loved By

2005

Samantha Casto Nany and Trey

Loved By

2005

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Friends of N. Nany loved trips with her grandchildren! This Grand Canyon adventure was one of so many wonderful trips!

Loved By

2005

colin casto Nany and her Mountain Women! Nany told us once that when she starting hiking in the southwest in the early 60's, outdoor gear manufacturers didn't make boots and other gear for women, so she had to make do with men's gear! I always thought that (along with the idea of exploring the southwest in that time period) was so neat! No phones, rugged roads, men's boots, and a bunch of friends exploring the wonders of the world.

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8 Mar 2005

colin casto I don't remember much from this age, but I definitely remember exploring the southwest with Nany & Baba, and I particularly remember being in awe of the cliff dwellings at Bandolier and Mesa Verde. Their love for adventure was generously imparted on us, and Nany will be in our hearts as we continue her mountain-climbing, laughing-and-learning, and new-people-meeting in our future adventures.

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28 Jul 2005

Samantha Casto Time at Isabel's cabin in Taos, NM

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16 Aug 2005

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29 Jul 2006

Samantha Casto Trip to the southwest with Nany, Baba, Elizabeth, Colin, and Samantha

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24 Dec 2006

Samantha Casto Christmas with the whole family at Nany and Baba's house in Lighthouse Point, Florida

Friends of N. Memories of holiday celebrations at Nany and Baba's home are so precious! With all their travels and relocations, Nany always made holidays...

Loved By

2009

Samantha Casto Mexico City

Loved By

2009Shavertown, PA, United States

Colleen Slocum Nany never missed celebrating a family birthday. Here, celebrating Tom Becker's birthday in 2009, when Nany and Baba came to visit Samantha, Colin, Chris and Colleen in Shavertown, PA.

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2010

Samantha Casto Mexico

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2012

Samantha Casto Christmas

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2013

Samantha Casto 50 year anniversary

Colleen S. Such a wonderful celebration of 50 years of marriage for Diane and Tom Becker! Family and friends sharing love and memories made this a ver...

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2013

Samantha Casto Alaska trip

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2014

Samantha Casto Thanksgiving

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2017

Samantha Casto Thanksgiving in Atlanta

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2019

colin casto Nany and Baba - adventuring on no less that 5 continents, always with the same pose

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16 Oct 2019

colin casto Never far from a sweater, Nany liked to be well protected from any hint of cold weather. This is a great picture! In Australia with Baba.

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25 Dec 2021

Samantha Casto Nany indulging Colin and Samantha with goofy selfies in front of the Christmas tree

9 Apr 2023

Thomas Becker This is Mom's family scattering her ashes on April 9, 2023 (easter Sunday) at Sandia Peak. Mom always loved the mountains and it is appropriate that she rests there.

2008

Thomas Becker Happy Mother's Day to Nany Moon. Mom loved to travel and her grandchildren! Here is Mom in San Miguel Allende. Happy Mother's Day - best Mom ever.

1987

Thomas Becker Hard to believe it has been two years since Nany got her angel wings. Here is Nany and her Mom (Clarice) in Colorado Springs in 1987. Best Mom ever!