Rebecca 'Becky' Ann Crites

OBITUARY NOTICE REBECCA BECKY ANN CRITES Rebecca Becky Ann Crites, age 49, of Bolivar, MO. Died at 7:29am Sunday at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born June 1, 1956 in Fredonia, KS. to her parents Loren Elvis and Flossie Mae Smith Pippin. School years at Mulvane, KS., Becky was involved in 4H, gymnastics, and played the clarinet. She married Charles David Bodine, Jr. on December 31, 1972. From this union three children were born, Tonya Sue (Bodine) Dresher on March 1, 1974, Nathon Ray Bodine on April 21, 1979, and Branden Loren Bodine on January 24, 1981. Becky started her long time career as a wallpaper hanger while living in Jamestown, KS. Making clients homes beautiful was her passion. She had fun with whatever she did. Becky had a way of making those around her smile. Becky married Rick L. Crites on November 12, 1998. With this union Becky gained four more children, Rick L. Crites, Jr., Ronnie G. Crites, Stephanie L. Taylor and Sunilyn I. Howard. After her wallpaper career, she worked for The Berry Patch in Bolivar, MO. She picked, cleansed, and sorted berries and vegetables. She always had a yearly garden at home and loved canning and sharing the fruits of her labor. She loved working in her flowerbeds and most of all, loved the feel of dirt between her toes. Becky was a young Nana to 14 grandchildren. She loved to be the first to introduce her grand babies to Oreos and playing in the mud. She enjoyed making crafts and sewing in which she was very talented. She enjoyed fishing and loved teaching the skill to her children and grandchildren. Becky enjoyed country line dancing while her husband, Rick, played drums in the Southern Star and Trilogy Bands. Becky will always be remembered for her quick wit, loving smile, and willingness to serve others. She was never afraid of a challenge and tackled obstacles with a young heart and courageous spirit. Due to this, a memorial in her honor is established with St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Becky is also survived by her Mother; Flossie M. Gray and a Sister; Teresa Duwe both living in Derby, KS. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm Thursday at the Butler Funeral Home Chapel Bolivar, MO. with Reverend Harold Hendrickson officiating. Musical selections will be I Swear, Live Like You Were Dying, Jesus Loves Me and Some Day. A visitation will be from 7-8pm Wednesday at Butler Funeral Chapel. Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com. PDF Printable Version

Rebecca 'Becky' Ann Crites

June 1, 1956 - December 25, 2005