I did not know Becky well but had the privilege of meeting her at The One Project in Boulder and speaking with her again at the Crosswalk Conference in Redlands. My experience of her was incredibly kind, courageous, grateful, open, accepting and loving. In my brief exchanges with Becky, she was a gift. My heart is saddened by her passing and I pray comfort and joyful memories for all who loved her.
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1982, Kirkland Seventh-day Adventist School/Puget Sound Adventst Academy, 108th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland, WA, USA
Becky's 5th grade school picture
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I first met Becky in 1982 when my family moved to the Seattle area. I was new, scared, shy, unsure of myself, big for my age, and in the 3rd grade. Becky was in the 5th grade. I can't recall if I ever even spoke to Becky. But how could I miss her with that bright red hair, running around with her older, much cooler (in my opinion) friends. I have posted here a picture of that 5th grade Becky. The girl I first met and knew.
I went years and years without seeing or even thinking much about Becky. She graduated from Auburn Academy the year before I got there. When I could have been at Walla Walla University with her, the year of 1993/1994, I was a student missionary in the Marshall Islands. The year before that, I was at Walla Walla and she was at Newbold. We just missed each other. So, I thought, "who is this Becky?" when a Becky De Oliveira wanted to be my Facebook friend. When I pulled up her picture, I knew. Oh! Becky Crooker! After 30 years and not actually being friends as kids, why did she suddenly want to be a part of my life? I soon learned. That was Becky. She wanted to connect with people and know what they thought about things. She wasn't a "friend collector" just to look popular on social media. She really cared!
I remember a couple months after her diagnosis she called me just to check in and see how I was doing. I wasn't surprised. She wasn't one to shut down and pull into her own life difficulty and forget that others had lives and issues that she could care about. I wasn't surprised, but I was massively touched!
I can't wait until I get to talk to her again, anytime and every time I just feel like it, because we'll have eternity.
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Japhet I am so sad to just read about Becky. I’m praying for comfort for you and your boys. Losing our partners in life is not easy. What would we do without our God!! Love you.
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Japheth & Sons
I am so Sorry for your loss may God give you strength and peace at this difficult time God bless from Susanne Kirlew
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I knew Becky as the moon to Japhet's sun; she was a luminous light through the darkness. Her mind and heart are deeply missed, and she will be joyfully embraced at the Great Reunion.
J, I just prayed again for you and your family.
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A great lady has passed away. My prayers are with your family during this time.
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A casual conversation at a conference event led to Becky agreeing to lead and edit the first issues of a new journal for the still being formed Christian Leadership Center at Andrews. She did - largely on a volunteer basis - and then helped form an ongoing team. Today that effort can be remembered every time someone picks up a copy of the "Journal of Applied Christian Leadership". She sacrificed to help. I have always admired her spirit and skills. No, I was not a close friend. But one of many who appreciated her contributions. We lost one of the great ones. True Blessings and Treasure the Memories - Skip Bell
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2022, Crosswalk Church - Redlands, Corporate Drive, Redlands, CA, USA
Becky & U’Lee … Reconnecting after years…. (We had gone to grade school at Kirkland SDA School and then were at Walla Walla College together.
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"What did Becky love to do?" She made a conscious effort to find something specific to love in anything that she found herself doing. She made a conscious effort to find something specific to love in every person she met.
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Becky befriended me during my Andrews days, where we bonded over a love for writing, books and coffee. I haven’t seen her in years, but her warmth, kindness, and friendship during that time will never be forgotten. Sending love and prayers to all of the family.
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