Rebecca “Becca” Booth
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Becca was born on October 29, 1977 in Lawrence, KS, the third child of Hank Booth and Sue (Shumate) Booth. Becca was a bright and vivacious woman, a strong mother, and a proud Lawrencian who was involved in her community through her business and other community boards.
Becca was a witty, bold, and deeply loving person. She was a woman with a big spirit—someone who inspired others to boldness with the vigor with which she lived her life. She relished the chance to make others laugh or to offer advice, traits that led her to performance and consulting, respectively. Equal parts lifelong learner and counselor, Becca also valued deep interrogation of who she was and what our roles in the world are. She lived those values by serving her community as a Rotarian, a board member for Headquarters Suicide Prevention, and a board member for the Lawrence Schools Foundation.
As a child, Becca was known as a multi-talented performer, a 4-Her, and well-loved youngest sibling. From a young age, she was an entertainer. Her first show was in the first grade at Deerfield School and she was at home on stage from her first line. Growing up, she was a member of the Junior Seem To Be Players in Lawrence and performed in many shows at Lawrence Arts Center. An 11 year member of the Kanza 4-H club, Becca loved competing with her livestock and home economics projects. She passed on her love of 4-H to her children, whose names have graced entries at the county fair for the majority of the past decade. After performing in Children of a Lesser God and Under Age, Becca graduated from Lawrence High School as a member of the class of 1996.
In 1997, Becca headed to the University of Kansas to pursue a degree in theater and film. At KU, she performed in a number of shows, including The Mandrake (Fall 1997), Tesla Electric (Spring 1998), The Batting Cage (Fall 1998), Measure for Measure (Spring 1999), Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Fall 1999), Hedda Gabler (Spring 2000), and Temptation (Spring 2001). Becca later earned an MBA in Marketing from Baker University in 2008.
Becca married Chad Meyers in 2001. They lived for a period of time in Chicago before returning to Lawrence and later divorcing. The two had two children together, Boo Cassidy Booth Meyers, born in 2003, and Truman Vincent Booth Meyers, born in 2009. She loved her children fiercely, as they did her.
Becca started her career as a teenager, working at the family radio station KLWN/KLZR, before finding her joy working in marketing. Becca founded Trout Marketing and Creative Clique, two companies focused on providing branding and marketing consulting for companies in the Greater Lawrence area. She was proud to own her own business and pursued a host of supporting entrepreneurial endeavors, including the podcast “Doing the Work with Jay and Becca”.
Becca passed away on Christmas Day after a long battle with chronic illness. She is survived by her parents, her children, her siblings Andy Booth (Kim) and Amy Booth and her Aunt Bette Booth. Her children and family will always remember her as a powerful, beautiful, and brave woman.
A celebration of life will be held at 4pm on January 13th at Murphy Hall in the Crafton-Preyer Theater on the KU Campus. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions for a fund to support Becca’s children and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 or via Venmo @KimmyBooth. Please reference Becca Booth Children’s Fund.
I didn’t know Becca very well, but what time I spent around her, she was always laughing and making all of us laugh with her. I am so sorry for your loss. I know this leaves a huge hole in your hearts. I pray that one day you will all be able to laugh when you share in her memories. My prayers go out to all the family.
Hank and family: I am so very sorry to hear about Becca’s passing. She was a very talented and lovely woman. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Hank and my much loved cousin Susan, please know how very sorry for the sorrow in your hearts, for the loss of your beautiful child. You raised a lovely and talented women, your hearts must be bursting with love and pride for this child. I have no words for the heart break I feel for you and your family… I love you, Trudy
Hank, Sue and Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Becca. My heart and prayers go out to you all.
Becca was the best little sister of any of my friends. She always made me
laugh and smile. Oh that personality and sense of humor!!! My childhood was better because Becca was part of it. My love goes out to my childhood friend Amy and my former neighbors, Kim and Andy as well as to Becca’s incredible parents, Mr. And Mrs. Booth. You are all in my heart.
Becca was one of my best friends and favorite people when we were at KU. Her infectious laugh, her huge heart, her joy for life, her terrific sense of humor, her devoted friendship…these are just some of the traits we all saw in Becca…the reason everyone liked her. We had a friend group nicknamed The Coven (Brenda, Maggie, Dora, Becca, and I). I love each of these women like they were my sisters, and we all expected to grow old and crotchety together. I’ll love you and miss you forever, Becca. My heart goes out to her family and all that knew her.
Hank,Sue,Boo(bday twin) Truman,Andy,Amy,Kennedy,Chloe,- you all mean so much to us. Watching these 3 girls for so many years allowed us to get to be around Becca more too. She touched every life that was blessed to be in hers. Praying for you all and here for you. Melissa & Micaela
Hank, Sue, Scout, Truman and family,
Becca was an absolute light within our community. Her presence will be greatly missed. Sending love and peace to you all.
To Hank, Sue and Family…don`t know what to say…. but may God rest her soul…Mike Hadl
Please hold on tightly to all the good memories 💔💔💔
I was teaching at Deerfield (Mrs. Edwards) when Becca came through third grade. She was not in my home base, but in another third grade area. I remember her as a bubbly, talented young lady! Fast-forward many years to 2018 when Becca, and her son Truman, walked into my classroom on the first day of school for third grade at Deerfield. Becca was an amazing mother! She knew her son and knew what worked best for him to succeed in third grade. She was truly a partner with me in the education of Truman that year and was involved at school as well as behind the scenes to support whatever we were doing in the classroom. She was an amazing parent! Truman adored her and loved her to the moon and back….and the feeling was mutual. I consider Truman to be one of my favorite students. I can’t imagine the pain he is going through right now–the pain all of you are feeling. Please know that I am holding you all in my thoughts and prayers for strength as you continue life’s journey without dear Becca. Please give Truman an extra hug from me!
Hank and Sue,
There are no words for a loss of this magnitude. My heart aches for both of you. Take care of yourselves and hold her onto the wonderful memories of Becca.
Hank, Sue, Betty, and Family.
So sorry for your loss. Becca was always very pleasant even when she was stuck in the driveway and had to walk up the hill to get home. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.
What a magnificent written tribute to Becca! I met her at Douglas County Bank when we both worked there. Despite our age differences, she became a friend and we shared stories and laughs. I’m so sad to know she is gone from this earth, but her spirit inspired so many and she will never be forgotten.
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Becca‘s death. We fondly remember her passionate and cheerful demeanor in our classroom at LHS. Our thoughts are with the family.
Hank, Sue, Andy and Becca’s family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers for peace during this difficult transition. Your strong family bond will see you through to the light and you are all blessed with the wonderful memories and legacy Becca has left for so many. Deepest sympathy for your loss.
Hank , Sue, Andy and Amy, rest of family. This is so heartbreaking, your all in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere condolences, with love from Shelley Gist Lauber
Hank and Family, you are in my prayers today. Becca was very talented and was instrumental in branding and developing our business. May God give you peace.
Hank, Sue and family: We send our sympathy and prayers to your family at the passing of Becca.
words cannot express how sorry I am for your great loss!! so sorry! Love coming your way. Love Diana Myers
My deepest condolences to your family. Rest in peace sweet soul.
Christmas Day I received the news that my Niece Becca had passed, and the world stopped turning. How can this be I asked, I had just seen her at her brother’s retirement a few months earlier, and on Christmas of all days. My mind immediately began to replay all of the Christmas days we shared, but none so profound as in 1988 when her grandmother suddenly passed as well. Every year we celebrate mothers passing with scripture, and the lighting of her candle. At first we were bitter, how could she be taken on Christmas Day? But over the years we began to realize that it was the perfect day, a day when all of her family was together in one place, and her favorite day of the year. As the pain of losing her gradually faded, joy began to fill our hearts as we realized that Christmas was the day we celebrated her life, not mourned her death. At Becca’s memorial we were all asked to share our fondest memories of her, and I hesitated to speak, as for me, all of my memories of Becca were my fondest! But one one in particular is the day of her passing. I woke Christmas morning feeling unusually happy, joyful, and at peace. I felt as if I was being wrapped in a warm embrace. I played my guitar, sang, and danced with my dog. Mind you I haven’t danced for years! It was as if I was channeling Becca’s feelings of joy having been released from the bonds of this earth, and the pain she suffered for so many years. So when I look back on Christmas Day 2022, I will remember the joy that I felt when Becca’s spirit passed through me on the way to the stars!
It is with great sadness we learned of Becca’s passing. She was an outstanding student of mine at LHS and a wonderful caring person. I so enjoyed our discussions and will always remember her vibrant personality. Our sympathy to the entire Booth family for their lost.
Sending love and continued prayers to you all. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories.
Hank, Sue, Andy, Kim, and Amy,
My love and prayers to your family on your profound loss, and as you celebrate the myriad ways that Becca made her too few days count by enriching the lives of those fortunate to know her.
Sincerely,
Julie Boyle
Hank, Sue and family,
I just heard about Becca’s passing. How devastating. I know how much you loved her. My love and prayers to you and your family. My heart hurts for you. Hold each other tight.
Hank, Sue, and family…I am heartbroken by this loss, not only for all of you but for what Becca’s beautiful spirit brought to so many in the community. I didn’t know Becca well, but she lit up a room when she walked in, and I know many in my network have been touched by her enthusiasm, creative spirit, and innovative encouragement. Prayers for peace for you all as you hold the memories of too few years. Hugs!
Dear Hank and Sue and family, please accept our deepest condolences. Becca was a great spirit who lit up the world. We first saw this when our families shared so many good times together in 4H. May her memory help you find a way ahead.
Hank and family. So sorry for your loss. Prayers
Becca was always fun to be around.
RIP Becca
Hank, Sue, Andy and Amy,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your wonderful family. Becca was such a fun and energetic presence in our interactions. She will be missed, but I know her love of life, her creativity, her joy and her heart will live in in all who knew her. My hope is that the love of the Savior will soften the pain.
My deepest condolences on the loss of your dear one, Becca. May the Lord Jesus Christ give you His peace.
Hank and Sue and family, Becca was a light in this world for so many, and for those who knew her she remains an eternal example of how to live life to the fullest—to express talent brilliantly–to walk ahead with irrepressale spirit and courage–to follow dreams—to endure hardships with grace–and to love fiercely—she learned how to express her intelligence, many talents, and joyous soul from her dear parents. Our hearts go out to you, our prayers are that you may be comforted and know you are loved. God bless and keep you.
There are certain people that imprint themselves on you and you do not forget them. I had the joy of knowing Becca through her first pregnancy and delivery. She was always a bright star and a warm smile. I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of such a sweet sole. All goodness comes from God and I am sure the Angels welcomed her home. Carla Phipps
Hank, Sue, and the rest of the Booth family, Becca was such an asset to any group in which she was involved. I remember her from our interaction on various chamber committees. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. A life taken all too soon but God had a plan for her. May your faith hold you close at this time. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers for peace during this difficult time. Your family bond will help you through this and you are all Blessed with the wonderful memories of Becca that you can cherish. Our condolences for your loss.
I am so saddened to hear this, Becca was always a beam of light. She had a generous, kind spirit and did so much for those around her… keeping her family and close friends in my heart and thoughts.
To all the Booth family, we express our sincere condolences at Becca’s passing. We trust that God’s comfort will be with you now and forever.
Dear Hank and Sue, I am so sad to hear of Becca’s passing. She was such a delightful lady and always in the know. She may be in a better place now, but she will be missed deeply. Prayers for your patience and grace in healing.
Hearing the news of Becca’s passing came as such a shock! My heart goes out to Becca’s family, especially her children. I had the privilege of knowing Becca when she was a student at Deerfield. She was such a precocious child with a huge heart. Our paths crossed again when her son, Truman, attended Raintree and Deerfield. Becca was an incredible mother and advocate for students. I will always value our friendship and connection. My sincere condolences for your loss.
Hank and Sue
I’m so sorry to hear about Becca. I enjoyed working with her at the radio station. My condolences to you and the family!
Hank and Sue, I am so very sorry. I wish you peace.
I am so sorry to hear of Becca’s passing and your family’s loss. Her commitment and love for her children was evident in their 4-H achievements. She helped them to shine so bright! No doubt her love will continue to shape them throughout their lives, but for now, we pray for comfort for your broken hearts.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family and all the lives she touched.
Hank and Sue, sending you and your family our condolences, love, hugs and many prayers. God Bless!
Hank, Sue and family, your hearts and minds are in my prayers. God bless you and Becca.
Hank and Sue,
Words cannot express the sadness that I feel as I think about the tragic loss you’ve experienced. May God bless you and give you peace!
Hank, Sue, and Family,
Jim and I send our sincerest condolences. Becca was a wonderful, happy woman who left all of you too early. Keep her memory alive and strong in your hearts.
Hank and family,
May your memories be a blessing to you all at this most difficult time. Becca made a big impact on Lawrence and she will be missed. Hugs to you all.
Becca was one of the first people I met (along with Hank of course) when I joined the Lawrence Rotary Club after relocating back to Lawrence. I was immediately taken with her spirit, her laughter and her sense of community and I’m shocked and saddened at her passing. I figured Becca would “beat” anything thrown her way as she was such a strong individual.
My sincere condolences to her family – my thoughts are with all of you – she will be sorely missed!
Hank, Sue, Andy, and Amy,
No words can express our sadness for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts, and we are so sorry. We have fond memories of Becca.
Dear Sue and Hank, and all of the Booth family
I have watched and loved the Booth family since 1958, long before Becca was a part of it. When I met Becca, she was definitely a Booth. Vibrant, generous, bright, curious, industrious, sensitive (a big trait!), and ambitious. I am sad for Becca that she will miss so many milestones in her too short life. I am sad for all of you that she will not be present for the many milestones to come. I know, though, that your memories of her will make each milestone more meaningful.
I am sorry that I will not be able to be at the memorial event in Murphy Hall. Becca’s contributions to KU theatre make this a very appropriate place for a farewell.
You are a strong and loving family. Rejoice in that fact and what it meant to Becca as well as what it means to all of you.
Hank and Sue and family, my heart is breaking for you. I remember Becca as an energetic adolescent. I know she grew to be a beautiful woman inside and out. God bless and comfort you.
Hank, Sue, Amy and all of Becca’s loved ones,
We were so saddened to learn of Becca’s passing. Know that we are thinking of you during this stressful and difficult time. Our most sincere condolences for the loss of such an important and special person. Hugs to you all.
Hank, Sue, Andy, Amy, Scout, and Truman,
My heart hurts for you. Becca was such a joy to everyone she encountered. I have many fond memories of her as a junior high singer and actress. It has been so nice to reconnect with her through Rotary and through her marketing guidance at McGrew. It is with sadness that I cannot attend her celebration of life, but I will be there in spirit. May God comfort you and hold you close.
Pam Bushouse
Sue and Hank, can’t begin to express my sadness over the loss Becca. We worked on so many fundraising committees over the years together.I will never forget her spirit, her contagious laugh, the way she always found the bottom line to help out a community. We should all strive to be a Becca. I know this is a difficult time for the family, but I hope the time comes soon when the sadness turns to smiles remembering all the goodness and spirit of Becca, love to you all. Cathie
Hank, Sue and the entire Booth Family,
Becca was everything others have said, and more memories of her interactions and accomplishments will surely be shared. Yes, a life interrupted but so enhanced by the loving upbringing she experienced. She was such a reflection of “good parenting”…thank you for nurturing such an incredibly spirited, caring, talented daughter who uplifted those around her. May you all find strength in each other.
Diane Ash
Dear Hank and Sue,
We am so sorry to read about Becca’s passing. We hope that the memories that you have will help ease the pain.
Steve and Marcia Riley
I am so sorry for your loss of such a dynamic and beautiful young woman. Love to you and your family
Oh my goodness Sue. I didn’t know Becca had passed. We sort of lost touch with each other. I am so so sad. I loved her so very much. I have missed her deeply over the past years. My heart goes out to you.
Dear Booth family –
It is with great sadness that I learn of Becca’s passing. Know her all that will put it do you remember her from high school and she was always such a joy and a pleasure to be around. I remember her as a fun and loving person here I know I haven’t seen her since high school but the memories are still there of such a bright compassionate young lady.