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Ruth Asher-Becker Obituary

Asher-Becker, Ruth (nee Goldberg) Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Harmon Asher and the late Harold Becker; loving mother of the late Sheryl Asher and step-mother of Amy E. Becker; proud grandmother of Reva A. Gillman; fond daughter of the late Lillian and George Goldberg; dear sister of the late June (Howard) Zimmerman. ServiceThursday, March 21, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Rd.) Skokie.Interment Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Northwestern University, 500 Davis St., Suite 700, Evanston, IL 60201,(sps.northwestern.edu/osher-lifelong-learning), Keshet, 600 Academy Dr., Suite 130, Northbrook, IL 60062,(keshet.org), or National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163(nationalmssociety.org). Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel,(847) 229-8822.www.cjfinfo.com.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 19, 2019.
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Ruth was my fifth grade teacher and my favorite of all time. Because of her humor and enthusiasm for teaching, she made me jump out of bed in the morning and say, "Yay! I get to go to school today!" About 10 years ago, I decided to see if I could find her on the internet, and I did! I wrote to her and then spoke on the phone. And she remembered me, perhaps because I was one of two students she had skipped, when skipping a grade was still common. I told her I had never forgotten her and even related an incident in class that had made us all laugh to the point of tears. I am so glad I found her before she left this world. She was a great teacher, a remarkable person of depth and humor, and a lifelong inspiration.

Marianne Nathan

December 1, 2019

I'm not sure if this is the Mrs. Asher I had as a teacher when I attended Decatur Elementary School in West Rogers Park but if it is, she was my all time favorite teacher. I remember her as always being encouraging and caring. I've often thought about her throughout the years and how she made this poor student feel special. This world and many "now adults" are better for having had her in their lives.
My condolences to the family.

Elaine Schwartz (Harris)

Elaine Schwartz (Harris)

June 7, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Aleaner Towns

March 22, 2019

Mrs Becker was a wonderful woman. She tutored my daughter for years. I will always remember her fondly.

Charlene Marcus

March 21, 2019

Mrs Becker was a wonderful woman. She tutored my daughter for years. I will always remember her fondly

March 21, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Z L

March 21, 2019

Ruth was my first supervisor in CPS and was a great role model for me. She was patient, kind, caring, and well versed in children with cognitive disabilities. What a class act!!!! I am thinking of you today, Ruth. Thank you for your mentorship and support.

Ronda Goldman

Coworker

March 20, 2019

My deepest condolences are with your family and friends during this difficult times. May our loving God brings comfort, strength, courage to your family to endure and to cope with pain of your loss.(1Peter 5:6,7).IT

March 20, 2019

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14

FDR

March 20, 2019

My condolences to the family during this difficult time. God's promise to end sickness and death forever.

Clyde

March 20, 2019

Dear Family, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear family member. May your fond memories and the peace that God gives comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. Phillipians 4:6,7,13

Sincerely,
Dora

March 19, 2019

My Condolences To The Family;
I'm so sorry for your great loss. May all of the beautiful memories that you all shared with your loved one, bring you all some comfort when sadness sets in.

March 19, 2019

My condolences go out to the family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories you had with Ruth. Support one another. And may you receive comfort from our Heavenly Father.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,7.

J W

March 19, 2019

"Sorry for the loss of your dear loved one, May our heavenly Father sustain the family at this most difficult time."

March 19, 2019

Sorry for your loss. Mat the God of all comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time.

March 19, 2019

Ruth Smerling

March 19, 2019

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