Obituaries Related to "Becker" from New York Times Archive
Notable Deaths 2017: Walter Becker
Walter Becker, Guitarist, Songwriter and Co-Founder of Steely Dan, Dies at 67
Mr. Becker and Donald Fagen developed a sophisticated, adventurous sound, producing hits like “Do It Again” and “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” and a raft of acclaimed albums.
William Becker, Who Transformed Janus Films, Dies at 88
Mr. Becker, a culturally minded businessman, acquired Janus Films in 1965 with a partner, and they vastly expanded its library and broadened its distribution.
Benton Becker, Ford Aide, Dies at 77; Negotiated Nixon Pardon
Mr. Becker pushed for an acknowledgment of guilt from Richard M. Nixon and sought to keep records out of the hands of the disgraced president after his resignation.
Gary Becker, 83, Nobel Laureate, Dies; Applied Economics to Everyday Life
Professor Becker, the 1992 Nobel winner in economics, was original and provocative in research on marriage, crime, addiction and racial discrimination.
David V. Becker, Expert on Thyroid Disease, Is Dead at 86
Dr. Becker was a pioneer in using radioactive materials to diagnose and treat thyroid disease and an expert on the thyroid damage caused by the Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident.
William Becker, 85, Creator of Concept of Motel 6 Chain, Dies
William Becker got the idea for the Motel 6 chain after enduring a cross-country trip in 1960.
George Becker, Who Led Steelworkers Through Period of Growth, Dies at 78
George Becker followed his father’s footsteps into a steel mill in his Illinois hometown and rose to become the sixth president of the United Steelworkers union.
Paid Notice: Deaths BECKER, IRVING
BECKER--Irving. Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Loving father of Minda and Howard Fisher and Lisa and Anthony Pesco. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca, Andrew and Jessica. Dear brother-in-law of Rhoda and Herman Scherling.
Benton Becker, Ford Aide, Dies at 77; Negotiated Nixon Pardon
Mr. Becker pushed for an acknowledgment of guilt from Richard M. Nixon and sought to keep records out of the hands of the disgraced president after his resignation.
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Ray Handley, Ill-Fated Giants Coach, Is Dead at 81
He took over a champion N.F.L. team, succeeding the popular Bill Parcells, then led it to two disappointing seasons, drawing the ire of players and fans.
Fred Smith, Who Left Blondie for the Band Television, Dies at 77
In the ’70s, New York’s bohemia was devoted to hostile yet arty rock. Mr. Smith had two qualities rare in the scene: personal and musical understatement.
Mark Marquess, Who Made Stanford a Baseball Powerhouse, Dies at 78
Over 41 seasons as head coach, he won two national titles, and more than 200 of his players were chosen in the major league draft.
Suzannah Lessard Dies at 81; Stanford White Descendant Who Wrote a Haunting Family Memoir
Growing up in a family of secrets, on a compound designed by her great-grandfather, made her a writer who investigated the built world with a wary eye.
Brad Arnold, Rocker Who Fronted 3 Doors Down, Dies at 47
He wrote the band’s breakout hit, “Kryptonite,” in a high school math class, and would go on to be nominated for three Grammy Awards.
Roland Huntford, Lore-Debunking Historian of Polar Exploration, Dies at 98
He caused an uproar by challenging the heroic status of Robert Falcon Scott, the Briton who led a doomed quest to the South Pole in 1912.
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