Alexander David Becker's Obituary
Alexander David Becker
February 12, 1984 – January 2, 2017
Resident of Castro Valley, Folsom, Twain Harte
Alexander tragically passed away on January 2, 2017 in Folsom CA, following complications from pneumonia, just short of his 33rd birthday. Alex was dearly loved by many who knew him as a handsome, polite, gentle giant, with a kind, sensitive heart. There are no words that could ever adequately express the loss of our beloved Alex.
Alex was born and raised in Castro Valley, CA. As a youth, he developed an interest in scuba diving and at the age of 10 he and his father took lessons together and became certified scuba divers on vacation in Jamaica. Alex also participated in many competitive sports such as swimming, soccer, basketball and football. He especially enjoyed baseball which he played on organized teams from age 6 to 16. His love of baseball translated into becoming a lifelong San Francisco Giant’s Fan where he attended many games at both old Candlestick Park and new Pac Bell (AT&T) Park. Alex and his Father were excited to attend multiple Playoff, World Series, and three World Championship games together.
Alex attended Castro Valley High School where he participated in athletics on the Varsity Football team (middle linebacker) as well as the Varsity Track and Field Team (shot put & discus) and graduated in 2002.
After high school, Alex moved to Aptos CA where he attended Cabrillo College and worked in various construction jobs. During this time, Alex lived adjacent to the Rio Del Mar beach where he enjoyed the surf and sand with his chocolate lab, Wyatt. Alex later worked as a Security Guard in Fremont and as an n apprentice carpenter in Danville.
Alex acquired a love of nature and the great the outdoors from his yearly family vacations in Tahoe, Monterey, and Yosemite. During the last few years, Alex and his Mother shared their love of nature, by exploring and swimming in the lakes of Tuolumne County while living part time in Twain Harte. Alex made a hobby of learning about the wilderness, wild animals and ocean life.
Alexander is survived by his Father, Stuart Becker, his Mother Robin Becker and his Brother, Andrew Becker, his Grandparents, Ronald and Marilyn Vanderbilt, his step-Mother Carole Becker, step-brother Brian Vanderbilt, and his stepsisters, Jennifer Haiek and Cheryl Vanderbilt and his God Parents Steve and Minnie Becker. He will also be missed by many close uncles and aunts, Richard and Sharon Becker, Michael and Susan Becker, Randy and Debbie Vanderbilt, Richard and Sarah Vanderbilt, Randy and Renee Kay, the Boshard and Rich Families as well as his many cousins and extended family.
There will be a Celebration of Alex’s Life in the Julia Morgan Chapel at Chapel of the Chimes 4499 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA 94611 on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM. Family and Friends are encouraged to attend and share their favorite memories.
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