It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Becky Vath of Loveland, CO, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the age of 53 years.
Becky was born September 17, 1968, to Louis and Mary Vath, the youngest of nine children. She was raised in Sutherland, NE, where she graduated from Sutherland High School. Becky moved to Grand Island and attended college then shortly after the birth of her daughter, Tiffany, the two of them made their way to Loveland, staying with Becky's sister, Rita. Loveland is where she would call home the remainder of her life and where her son, Alex, was born.
Becky was a dedicated mother and sacrificed everything for her children. As a single mother, she worked hard for everything she had, but the greatest gift she gave her children was unconditional love. Becky was an active parent up to her remaining days on earth. She volunteered her time with their activities when they were younger and as adults, she made sure they gathered for a meal and family time as often as they could. In 2020, Becky became a grandma and the love she had for her grandson was unmeasurable. Although her time was short as a grandma, she had an unbreakable bond with Sam, and he kept her heart full of joy. Becky taught her children and grandchild to live a humble life and that family, faith and treating others with kindness is all you need.
Becky was a true servant of God and just as Jesus, she showed compassion and love in everything she did. She was a devoted Catholic and her home parish was St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Becky volunteered as a confirmation teacher, and you could often find her helping in the kitchen. She also attended classes for several years to expand her knowledge of her faith and she loved her church family with all her heart.
Becky's passion to serve others went beyond her family and faith. She was a foster parent to youth for many years. She opened her arms and home to the children and gave them structure, attention and showed them that they were not alone. Becky also served others when she became a caregiver for the elderly. She was a tender-hearted caretaker and the families of the loved ones she cared for noted Becky's kindness, gentle-loving nature, spiritual comfort, compassion, dedication and devotion. She has been told she is "an angel that walks among us" and she "walks the path of Christ."
Becky will also be remembered for her love of cooking and music. She was an amazing cook who spent much of her free time in the kitchen. Becky loved playing the piano and would often sit her grandson on her lap as she played. She enjoyed listening to all kinds of music and adored going to the symphony and opera.
Becky's warm smile and contagious laugh will be missed. Her selflessness and compassion for others will be a great loss. She was truly an angel on earth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Louis Vath; her siblings, Louis LeRoy Vath, Michael 'Heavy' Vath and Phyllis Brush; nephew, Robert 'Bobby' Vath, Jr.; and niece, Rebecca Vath.
Becky is survived by her children Tiffany Beisner, Alexander Beisner, and Shannon Beisner; her grandson Samuel Renshaw and granddaughters Brittney and Heather Shafer; siblings and their spouses, Rita and Dennis Boyer, Robert and Janet Vath, Mary Lou and Berdell Beisner, Peggy and Kent Lenz, and Nancy Vath and Bill; 14 nephews and nieces; 32 great-nephews and great-nieces; and many other family members.
Services will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1730 W 12th St, Loveland, CO, 80537. Rosary will be at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, and Mass will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 2, which will be livestreamed.
Becky will be buried in Sutherland, NE, next to her parents and siblings, at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 6 in the Riverview Cemetery. Visitation and book signing will be held prior to the burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sutherland from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Arrangements are through Allnutt Funeral Service - Hunter Chapel in Colorado and local arrangements are with Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore.