Becky Isaac, 64, lost her valiant battle against pancreatic cancer at her home in Overland Park March 1st with family by her side. Becky was born in Lawrence, Kansas, August 18th, 1948, the daughter of Kathryn and Howard Heck. She attended Lawrence High School (class ’66), Emporia State University and Crum’s Beauty School in Manhattan¸ KS.
Becky is survived by her husband Larry Isaac, daughters Kristi Stallings and husband Wayne, Ottawa and Kelli Curry and husband Shane of Oskaloosa, her sister Sherry Nelson and husband David of Lawrence, brother Fred Heck of Ottawa, and her three beloved grandchildren Regan, Reese and Colton Curry. She is also survived by stepchildren, Todd and Natalie Isaac of Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Kathryn Heck.
Becky married Richard Boehringer, the father of her daughters in 1967. She then married Larry Isaac. For 35 years Larry loved and cared for Becky and her family.
Becky owned and operated Becky’s Salon and Day Spa in Lawrence for 25 years. After selling the spa, Becky and Larry retired in Overland Park, KS to be near grandchildren. While in Overland Park, Becky managed Quinn’s Medical Day Spa for several years. Becky’s vibrant personality and presence will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Visitation will be at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 5th from 5-7pm.
A funeral service will be held 10 am Wednesday, March 6, at Lawrence Free Methodist Church. Family and friends will meet after the service at Lawrence Country Club to celebrate Becky’s life. (Lunch will be provided).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to COF Training Services in Ottawa, Kansas in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Learning of Becky’s death has brought such sorrow to my heart. We were friends from Lawrence High School. I send my condolences and love your way, hoping that the strength of family may buoy you up. I have always found that God enjoys a sense of humor. He must — I’ve seen it sparkle in Becky’s laughing eyes and bring music to her voice. May He comfort you and bring your family peace.
Please accept these belated but sincere condolences from Becky’s Wulfkuhle cousins and school classmates. Her vivacious personality never diminished and LHS class of 1966 reunions will never be quite the same.
Larry and family
I have such wonderful memories of Becky It was always an adventure being around her. Memories will get you through the difficult days. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sherri Stous-Scheideman
Kelli, Shane, Regan, Reese, Colton,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I care about you.
My hope is that many fond memories will sustain you.
Sincerely,
Dottie (at school)
Kelli and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. What a wonderful celebration of life that you gave her today. It was amazing all the love. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Larry and Kristi and Kelli.
I was saddened to hear of Becky’a passing. She was such a vibrant character and I know you will all miss her a million times. I remember all the fun times when you girls were little and I treasure those memories. I am so sorry for your loss!
Sherry and family
Dearest Sherry you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how devoted and sweet you have been to me in my time of need if there is anything I can do for you let me know.
Josephine
We are truly sorry for the loss of Becky and our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this time.
To Kelli and Family,
Words cannot express the lose of losing a parent. May God have compassion, and show his everlasting love on you and your family, and comfort you in your time of sorrow by giving you strength in the coming days ahead. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with you and your family always.
Judy Diamond and Family
Larry, I was stunned to hear of Becky’s passing. She was so full of light and life always. I don’t think we ever had a conversation where we didn’t laugh. The world will miss her very much, but she has gone on to spread joy beyond earth’s boundaries. Her loving legacy will live on in you and her friends, children, and grandchildren.
There are no words to help you through your grief at this time, just memories.
Becky was a treasure.
I went to Emporia and roomed right across the hall from her and we had such good times.
I was so sorry that we lost touch but families take priority, especially grandchildren.
Please know that all of you are in my prayers.
Larry and family,
I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. Larry your commitment to Becky when I knew you both was evident and I’m certain you took awesome care of her during this hard time. She was a great wife and a caring mother! My thoughts and prayers our with you all. May God’s peace be your comfort at this time.
Take care,
Shelly Quiring (Formerly Swanson) currently residing in Arizona.
To Becky’s family…..her college friends (Roma, Linda, Terry, Max, Judy, Suzi)send our condolences. We are saddened to hear of Becky’s passing. Gosh we remember the crazy things she did and how she always made us laugh. Can’t forget the times when she would pierce ears right in her dorm room and use a close pin to numb the ears! And she was our own in-house beauty and fashion consultant….gee those were the days. Can’t forget our trips to Centaur’s Den for 10 cent draws! Becky is one in a million!
Larry, Sherry, Fred, and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Becky’s death. It is hard to imagine that her vibrant personality and zest for life is no longer with us. I remember fondly the great fun we had as next door neighbors and friends, and the many times we shared life experiences as we wore a path back and forth between our houses. I know the loss of a terrific wife, mom, and sister is painful, but I hope that there is some comfort in the fact that she was loved and appreciated by so many.
Fondly,
Mick
Kelli and Family:
I am so sorry to hear about your lost. Reading about your mother’s life, she made the most of it and you should be very proud of her. Take Care.
Linda Caldwell, SHB.
Becky was definitely one of a kind. She will always have special place in my heart and Heath’s too (she told him he better not hurt me, haha). Her family is in my thoughts and prayers. Love you guys!
Larry
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers, for you and your family.
d
Dear Becky,
My heart is heavy now. I miss you so much. I am blessed and honored to be your friend. Rest in peace Becky. I love you.
Larry, if we could all model our lives after you. Your love for Becky is beyond any words. Thank you Becky’s family for shaing your Mother, your sister and your Grandmother. God Bless you all.
Kelli — I know how hard it is to lose a parent. Your mom will live forever in your memories and your stories. I am praying for you and your family as you weather this very difficult time. Love, Laurel
I am so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. I know how special your relationship with your Mom was and the pride and joy you brought to her. Your beautiful family is her lasting legacy. We are thinking of you and praying for your family.
God bless you and your family and loved ones. Our thoughts, hugs, and prayers of peace are with you, Kelli. What an amazing lady your mom raised!
Love,
Julie & family
Kelli, Larry, Shane, and Family,
Words cannot express the sympathy we feel for your loss. Becky was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her wonderful spirit will be truly missed. We pray you find comfort during your time of grief. We love you! Remember: “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
Jason, Denise, Camryn, and Sophie Herman
Larry, I am so very sorry for your loss! I loved Becky (fondly known as Hazel by me) as my own zany, crazy mom. My prayers are with you and your whole family.
Love,
Amy
Kelli, Kristi & Larry,
I am so sorry for your loss! I will always remember her funny stories she told at the Chi Omega house when she visited. Through you Kelli, I know she was a wonderful mother, wife and person who was full of life! May your memories of her find you some moments of comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Larry, I am close, so please let me know how I can help (meals, etc).
Thinking of you all,
Melissa & Joe Ely
Larry, my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Haven’t seen you in years but still remember playing basketball in your barn. May you find peace and comfort during this time.
Your cousin,
Dean
Our mother was a kind hearted person to me and my sister we will miss her so much
Becky, my heart is aching. I love you so much. I am truly blessed and honored to have known you. Only you, my funny friend, could call me a “bitch” and make me feel special!!!
Rest in Peace..
No words are adequate to express my deepest sympathy to Larry and Family. Thank you for sharing your wife, Mother and sister.
Dear Larry and Family:
I always admired Becky’s spunk and spirit in high school and beyond, but no more than in these last months as word of her battle with cancer became known. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all and with Becky as well.
With deepest sympathy,
Judy Underwood Bauer
Dear Isaac and Heck Family, our friend and my classmate, Mick said all what I would say about Ms Becky, she was a true lady, yesterday in our day and up until Friday. Now Ms Becky is at peace. God’s blessings and comfort. Carol Austin-Harris and spouse, Howard.
My thoughts are with you Larry and family. I was a high school classmate of Becky’s at LHS. Becky was always engaging with a great sense of humor, which I always appreciated. Once you met Becky you always remembered her. She always added a little zest to every occasion. I never wondered where Becky stood on an issue, she always let you know. She made life more fun.
Dear Larry and Family,
I am saddened to hear of Becky’s passing. She was a bright and shining light of love and laughter everywhere she went! It was clear that her family was number one in her life. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family with the loss of your beloved. May God bless you.
Kathy Hird Kostner (classmate)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Kelli. I hope she is in a better place and hope your sadness is not too great. Your mom seemed so vibrant and your love for her was very apparent.
Kelli—I know what you are going through. It is so difficult to lose a parent. I will be thinking of you.
Larry & family,
We are deeply saddened to hear about Becky passing. She was the absolute “sunshine” of Fieldstone, always had a smile and will be terribly missed by all those who knew her. Becky was one of those people everyone wanted to be around, call her a friend because of her positive outlook on life and her wonderful sense of humor. We are praying for you and your family at this difficult time. She will forever remain etched in our memories.
Love,
Gary & Joy Davis
Larry,
It was very sad to hear about the passing of Becky.. She was the most energetic, caring and nurturing person I have ever met. Full of life and love for family and friends. My deepest and caring thoughts and prayers are sent to you and your family.
Love,
Michelle
Larry… We were so sorry to hear of Becky’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers for strength and peace are with you and your entire family. Remember… If there is anything you ever need, we are just down the street.
May God’s peace and Becky’s memory be ever-present sources of comfort for you all
Max; Kevin, and our entire team
We so enjoyed reconnecting with Becky at recent LHS reunions. So sorry to hear of her passing. The best thoughts to her family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I was never able to meet Becky, but the love I heard in her sister Sherry’s voice everytime she spoke of Becky – made it absolutely clear that Becky was an amazing lady.
Oh, Larry, I’m so sad to hear of Becky’s passing, and for your loss. I think the world of both of you, and you two were a great partnership. Love, strength, and best positive energy to you and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Becky. She had the gift to light up every room she entered. I have fun and happy memories of times we spent together from our days at West Junior High through LHS. I am sure she is keeping the angels in stitches with her humor and stories! She will be missed by many and her passion for life will live on through her family. May you feel the comfort of friends at this time of great loss.
Becky was a special person, funny, and loving to her family. Laura was thinking about our wedding, when Becky and Kelly did her hair and make-up. Laura always appreciated that. She will be missed. We are praying for all of you, and are keeping you in our thoughts.
Larry and family: I was saddened to hear of Becky’s passing. She was someone I always looked up to at LHS. I know she was fighting against her cancer which I also admire. My condolences to you and yours.
On behalf of all of Becky’s classmates in the LHS Class of 1966, I send our condolences to Larry and all of her family.
We treasure our many fun times and friendship with Becky, who truly knew how to love us all.
Peace now.
Your Classmates.
Larry. Our thoughts and prayers are. With you. We thought a lot of. Becky and what a shame to lose her. However we know that she is much happier where she is than we are . P.s. we are wintering in alamo tx. And live in kimberling city mo. Doc&jan
Larry,
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Pancreatic cancer take way too many of the best people. I was very sorry to learn of your loss as Becky was your sole mate and she was very lucky to have you to take such great care of her.
Enjoy your kids & grandkids. Take good care of yourself. If you find yourself in Northern California, look me up.
Janet (Hill) Wozniak
Larry,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Becky was a beautiful and vibrant woman.
Together you were a handsome couple, full of
life and love.
You and yours will remain in my thoughts and
prayers. May you find peace and strength in
the days ahead.
Fondly, Phyllis Lewin
I’m sending caring thoughts to you, Larry. It was fun teaching with you at South Jr. High after having lost track since out days at Tabor. I know you will continue to enjoy the heck out of those grands.
My thoughts are with you. Love, Mary
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers and your sister, Sherry, is in my prayers and heart. She is a devoted sister.