Rebecca Schnakenberg
October 19, 1942 ~ February 29, 2016
SCHNAKENBERG
REBECCA J. SCHNAKENBERG
October 19, 1942 February 29, 2016
Becky passed away peacefully of complications from lung disease at Reston Hospital, Virginia, on Monday, February 29, 2016. By her side were an excellent team of doctors and nurses and her loving family; husband David, son Jeffrey, and daughter-in-law Lynn.
Born in Cleburne, Texas, Becky was the daughter of Teal Jefferson and Earlene Bankston. She attended Cleburne High School and graduated from the University of Missouri in 1965. While at Mizzou, she met and married David Schnakenberg in December 1963 and had two sons; John Reicher, who died in a mountain climbing accident in 1987, and Jeffrey David, who is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force stationed in Germany with his wife Lynn and their son, Eli, while his daughter Miranda is a junior at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Becky and David enjoyed traveling the world, visiting over 55 countries across six continents. Together they explored the ruins of Machu Pichou, walked on the Great Wall of China, gazed upon the spires of the Kremlin, retraced David's wartime footsteps in Vietnam, and snorkeled with tropical fish in the South Pacific. The family genealogist, Becky was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved nature, birds, and was an avid bridge player. She loved meeting new people, whom she described as "friends she just hasn't met yet."
A celebration of Becky's life will be held at the Money & King Funeral Home, Vienna, VA, at 1PM on March 4, 2016. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice in Becky's name.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
REBECCA J. SCHNAKENBERG
October 19, 1942 February 29, 2016
Becky passed away peacefully of complications from lung disease at Reston Hospital, Virginia, on Monday, February 29, 2016. By her side were an excellent team of doctors and nurses and her loving family; husband David, son Jeffrey, and daughter-in-law Lynn.
Born in Cleburne, Texas, Becky was the daughter of Teal Jefferson and Earlene Bankston. She attended Cleburne High School and graduated from the University of Missouri in 1965. While at Mizzou, she met and married David Schnakenberg in December 1963 and had two sons; John Reicher, who died in a mountain climbing accident in 1987, and Jeffrey David, who is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force stationed in Germany with his wife Lynn and their son, Eli, while his daughter Miranda is a junior at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Becky and David enjoyed traveling the world, visiting over 55 countries across six continents. Together they explored the ruins of Machu Pichou, walked on the Great Wall of China, gazed upon the spires of the Kremlin, retraced David's wartime footsteps in Vietnam, and snorkeled with tropical fish in the South Pacific. The family genealogist, Becky was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved nature, birds, and was an avid bridge player. She loved meeting new people, whom she described as "friends she just hasn't met yet."
A celebration of Becky's life will be held at the Money & King Funeral Home, Vienna, VA, at 1PM on March 4, 2016. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice in Becky's name.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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We are truly sorry to hear of Becky’s passing. We always enjoyed visiting with David & Becky at the paper shows. Our Sincere Sympathy. Roger & Jean Kriebel
David and Jeff, Please know that Becky will be missed at the 27th Annual Hen Party with her high school girlfriends this coming April. She attended 26 of those gatherings and always looked forward to being with us. Our most heartfelt condolences to you and all of her friends. Love, Martha (The Head Hen)
Becky and I were best of friends in school. We lived with in walking distance. She had a sweet mother also. I know she will be missed by all Sorry I did not kep up with her. My loss
Becky and I have known each other most of our lives. Even though she moved Viginia, she came home every April for The Hen Party in East Texas. I always loved hearing of her latest adventure. She will be greatly missed this year but will be there in our hearts. The last thing she said to me was “I love you.” I loved you too.
Becky welcomed me when I first arrived in VA. She was a friend as soon as I met her. It’s hard for me to accept that she has left us all to go home. I miss her and will always remember how passionate she was about life. God Bless her.
Becky and I met in the 7th grade. My husband Ron met Becky in the 1st grade. She was a fun and funny girl growing up and you could still say that after she became an adult. Becky and I shared a mutual love of genealogy and I still laugh at one of her funniest finds in her research which she also laughed about. Becky will be greatly missed by all of her friends. May God’s blessings be with her family.
I will miss seeing, shopping, talking and eating with Becky at our annual Hen Party. She will be sorely missed. Will miss playing dominos with Becky and our group of players (hens). Love Pam & Don Key
We were in Mrs. Capps third grade class at Irving and spent many summers at Camp Fire Camp together. That friendship has continued over all these years so I will dearly miss her.
Becky and I have kown each other all our lives. She and I were in Sunday school classes atFirst Baptist in Cleburne and in high school together also. She will always be a special hen to me in my heart.
Becky and I have kown each other all our lives. She and I were in Sunday school classes atFirst Baptist in Cleburne and in high school together also. She will always be a special hen to me in my heart.
Becky was always a bright star, with an incredible, witty, and compelling personality….so smart and confident, I did so admire her, and feel blessed that our paths crossed. Though I didn’t see her very often after we graduated CHS, I will never forget her wonderful sense of who she was and the warmth she shared with me. My love, and sincere condolences to David, Jeff and all her family.
Where do I begin with Becky she has always been there. We grew up in First Baptist Church in Cleburne and loved going to church camp in our teens. One of my first memories was when she became my friend at age 3 1/2 when my uncle was renting her family garage apt,we would play on the glider swing forever. We didn’t go to the same school until Jr & CHS so then we got to see each other everyday. Each Spring I so looked forward to seeing Becky at our Hen Party,we would pick up as like it was yesterday. Becky,was a Special Friend and I will miss her this year but I know I will see her again in Heaven. David,Jeff and family you are in my thoughts and prayers as you enter this new journey without your everything.
David, Jeff & Family, I am so very sorry for your loss and Becky was such a good friend and I always looked forward to seeing her at our annual Hen Party in April. Always loved hearing about her latest trips and seeing her beautiful pictures of the places you all went to. She will be missed this year and will always be in our hearts. My sympathy to you and your family.
So Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Becky, as we knew her in school, was a beautiful lady. I remember one year at our high school reunion going to Becky’s parent’s house on N. Main in Cleburne. There were about 8 0f us ladies together. I enjoyed that visit so much.
Our heartfelt condolences to David and your family. We have known Becky and David ever since they moved to Tamarack and have been in touch over the years. Becky and Judy enjoyed many bridge games and she was the good example of a great neighbor. We will miss her. Dan and Judy Shaughnessy