Becker, Myrna

LATHAM — Myrna Becker, 85, passed from this world on November 14, 2021.

She left behind her husband, Richard Becker; a son, David Barnet (Julia Richards) of Delmar; a daughter Nancy Barnet Adams (Robert Brown) of Clifton Park; a sister Doris Kadish (Raymond Woller) of Athens, Ga.; stepchildren, Richard Becker Jr., Lauren Rittberg (Roy), and Karen Dipierro, as well as several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Born in New York City, Myrna was an inspiring mix of curiosity, determination, creativity, and generosity. She enjoyed many artistic pursuits, having obtained a degree in studio art from SUNY Albany. She loved the intellectual life, having obtained a master’s degree in public administration from Russell Sage College while working full-time. Her greatest achievement, she often said, was her children. But over her long and productive life, she nurtured and mentored many others as well, in her family and the workplace, especially women. Myrna was politically active since early adulthood, supporting candidates and causes consistent with her values. She first honed her uncommon organizational skills in the League of Women Voters. She went on to exercise them working in New York State government and volunteering with the Capital District Humanist Society, for which she served ten years as president.

Her last days were graced by the loving care of Jessica Campbell, and Marita Breen of Hospice, and an amazing team of devoted health care providers.

A non-denominational service to celebrate Myrna’s life will be held on Sunday, December 5, at 10:30 a.m. in the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Ave., Albany. All visitors attending the service in person must provide proof of vaccination upon entering the building; remote access may be found at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=j60uovyzlgo.

Those wishing to remember Myrna in a special way may make a contribution in her name to the Capital District Humanist Society, 1230 Central Ave., Albany, NY, 12205, Emily’s List at win. emilyslist.org/ a/donate-to-emily or Community Hospice at www. communityhospice.org/ donate.

For directions or to leave a condolence message for the family, please visit, levineme morialchapel.com