Many of us in the local sports community were saddened to hear of the death of Sarah
Becking, a University of Missouri sports photographer. Sarah died of complications
from cancer surgery. She was 36 years old. She is survived by her husband Jason and two young children. You may not have known Sarah, but you probably would recognize many of her
outstanding pictures.
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Thank you Chris. I am Sarah's brother and thought some readers may want to view her obituary.
Sarah Elizabeth Messer Becking passed away on Monday, July 7, 2008, in Kenner, Louisiana, in the presence of her husband and parents. She was 36 years old.
Sarah was born June 7, 1972, in Englewood, Colorado, and spent her early years in the Denver and Colorado Springs areas. Her family moved to Columbia in 1988, where she attended Rock Bridge High School, graduating in 1990. She then earned a Bachelors of Journalism from the University of Missouri where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega, before having a successful career in photography, first in San Antonio, Texas, then in Columbia.
Most recently Sarah was known for her photographs of children, families, and Mizzou sporting events. She also enjoyed her involvement in PEO Sisterhood and volunteering with the Journalism School’s Pictures of the Year International She was a loving wife, a great friend, had a happy spirit, saw the best in people, and was an outstanding mother.
Sarah is survived by her parents Cynthia Messer and Nathaniel Messer IV; her brother, Michael Messer; her husband Jason Becking; and their children Adelaide and Jack, all from Columbia. She was also blessed with numerous nieces and nephews; brothers- and sisters-in-law, a large number of others whom she considered brothers and sisters; and numerous friends scattered across the country who each feel their time with her was too short.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 11, from 4 – 7 p.m., at Launer Auditorium on the campus of Columbia College. A celebration of her life will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, also in Launer Auditorium.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages those interested to consider donating to any of the following:
Palliative Care Gift Account
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center
Development Office
One Hospital Drive, DC066.00
Columbia, MO 65212
POYi
Missouri School of Journalism
103 Neff Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Adelaide and Jack Becking Education Account
Boone County National Bank
PO Box 678
Columbia, MO 65205
Or a charity of your choice.
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