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TexasTowelie

(111,907 posts)
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 04:28 AM Jul 2018

Elgin woman who had 'Impeach Trump' signs in her yard dies

Friends of Myra Becker say the 94-year-old Elgin woman never shied away from taking a stance, as evidenced by her oversized yard sign calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump that turned heads last month.

Her community involvement was unparalleled, they said, and she remained active even as her health started declining in recent years.

Becker died Tuesday, less than two weeks after participating in a Keep Families Together rally in Elgin. Friend and fellow activist Loni Mecum said the community already is feeling her loss.

"It's really hard to describe what an incredible woman she was," Mecum said. "She was a real spitfire. She's going to be missed terribly."

Read more: http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180711/elgin-woman-who-had-impeach-trump-signs-in-her-yard-dies

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Elgin woman who had 'Impeach Trump' signs in her yard dies (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jul 2018 OP
Sounds like she was a great lady who was very active in her community. kacekwl Jul 2018 #1
Bless her, my kind of woman katmondoo Jul 2018 #2

kacekwl

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1. Sounds like she was a great lady who was very active in her community.
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 08:10 AM
Jul 2018

She was forced to take down IMPEACH TRUMP sign because it was too big. So she did and replaced in a smaller one that allowed. Strong woman. RIP.

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