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Kay D. Becker

FebFebruary 28th, 1953 • JunJune 29th, 2025
Chandler, Arizona
Kay D. Becker

Obituary

Kay Donna (Donovan) Becker, 72, of Chandler, AZ, passed away suddenly on June 29, 2025. Kay was born on February 28, 1953 to James and Germaine (Patoka) Donovan in Fond du Lac, WI. After graduating from St. Mary Springs Academy in 1971, she attended Patricia Stevens College in Milwaukee, then worked as an office assistant in the banking industry until the late 1980s. In 1973, she married Gary Becker, and in 1980 her only child, MacGarret, was born. In 1986, a severe car accident forever changed her health and life. Permanently disabled as a result, she turned her energies toward needle crafts, card-making, and making others smile through heartfelt notes and phone calls. She maintained an active social life, enjoyed Bible studies and deepening her Christian faith, decorating for holidays, and celebrating others’ milestones.

Throughout her life, she lived in Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida, Arizona, and Kansas, and is remembered fondly by numerous friends met over the years. She is survived by her son, MacGarret Becker (Leslie) and their four children: Macy, Cora, Edie and Reid; and her younger brother, Brian Donovan (Tricia), and their four children: Patrick Donovan (Lauren), John Donovan, Meghan Donovan (Christopher Heilman), and Molly Graham (Conner). Kay was proud to be a Godmother to Jessica Dvorak, Aaron Becker, and Patrick Donovan. She was preceded in death by her parents and older sister Sharon.

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November 7, 2025
Kay and I were the best of friends for over 50 years. We met through our future husbands and immediately bonded. Both moving to different states through the years, we shared our lives through hours long phone conversations and occasional visits. Kay became Godmother yo an our second daughter Jessica, a role she took very seriously and I have no doubt few others could match her in that role. Everyone in our family called her Godmom Kay.

I was thrilled when Kay moved here to Topeka, Kansas for several years before returning to Arizona. While here we were able to spend so much time together making all kinds of forever memories and sharing family holidays together. A favorite memory was that Kay always insisted on putting on plastic gloves to pick off every last piece of meat of the Thanksgiving Turkey from the carcass for leftovers. She was not family by blood but definitely family and we all loved her so much.

Kay never forgot a birthday, a holiday or special occasion with one of her beautifully crafted cards and I have many that I treasure.

Kay was special and I’ll miss my forever friend who was so much more always.
Karen Elsen
October 19, 2025
Kay loved her grandchildren. Her eyes would light up when she talked about them. She was soft spoken, but strong in her faith and love of Jesus. She is missed greatly, but I am sure there are angels in heaven right now who are using glue guns and glittering up even the Pearly Gates with a big "Welcome" sign created by under Kay's guidance.
Lois Shugarr
October 19, 2025
I met Kay at Bible study and she was always smiling and joyful. She found out that I decorated my house to each season. We talked about how she liked to decorate too. Every season she would ask me if I got the house decorated and then we would laugh about it. Loved her positive attitude.
Karen Thayer

Memorial Services


Kay was blessed to have many friends, family and friends who became family throughout her lifetime. Throughout most of the late 1990s and 2000s, she lived in Tucson and Chandler, Arizona. Those who knew her through faith, crafts or friendship are welcome to join her family at an Arizona remembrance event.

As Kay so loved the color red, please incorporate her favorite color when you join family for this celebration. A prayer service will occur amongst sharing of stories and enjoying each others' company.
Celebration of Life (Arizona)
Location
The Art House Gilbert
36 N. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 
Date/time
November 22, 12:30 pm
File
FUNERal & Burial (Wisconsin)
Location
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Date/time
Spring/Summer 2026

Honoring Kay's Interests

If you would like to honor Kay's favorite causes of reading, arts and crafts, and her grandchildren, donations may be made in her memory to St. Mary-Basha Catholic School to support literacy and visual and performing arts. Visit stmarybashacatholic.org to learn more about the school, then contact 480-963-4951 and speak with Colleen Merrell to discuss how your generosity can nurture God-given creativity in children. 
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