Aunt Becky (Rebecca Kay Schachle)

WELCOME | OPENING PRAYER

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Rebecca Kay Schachle, born on April 25, 1951, in Monticello, Minnesota to Lonza and Dorothy Sherouse, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Dementia.

Becky lived a life filled with adventure, love, laughter, and deep devotion to those around her. She spent many years living in Alaska, where she discovered her love for downhill skiing and embraced the beauty and excitement of life outdoors. Becky especially cherished traveling with her beloved sister, Jackie. Together they created countless treasured memories, including many trips to Hawaii, a place she dearly loved.

It was in Alaska that Becky met the love of her life, Vincent, on a blind date. From that moment on, the two were inseparable, building a life centered around love, family, and friendship. After the birth of their first daughter, Whitney, Becky and Vincent moved to Florida to begin their life together and raise their family. It was in Florida where they welcomed their second daughter, Michelle.

During her years in Florida, Becky created a home filled with love, laughter, and animals she adored. She had horses and many beloved pets over the years, each of which brought her tremendous joy and companionship. Becky also loved camping at Fort Pickens with her family and dear friends. Those trips were some of her happiest memories, filled with laughter, fun, and the simple joy of being surrounded by the people she loved most.

One of Becky’s greatest joys in life was giving to others. She loved buying thoughtful gifts for the people she loved and found so much happiness in making others feel special. Christmas was especially magical because of her generosity and loving spirit. She took great joy in making the holiday unforgettable for her grandchildren, carefully choosing gifts and creating cherished memories they will carry with them forever.

Becky had a remarkable gift for connecting with people and never met a stranger. Her warm heart, kind spirit, and contagious laugh left lasting impressions on everyone fortunate enough to know her. She will be remembered as a strong, beautiful, loving, and generous woman who always found joy in giving to her family and friends. Her strength through life’s hardships, combined with her unwavering kindness and love for others, will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Becky is preceded in death by her sister, Jackie Sherouse, her mother, Dorothy Sherouse, and her father, Lonza Sherouse.

Becky is survived by her brother, Bob Sherouse, beloved husband, Vincent; her daughters, Whitney and Michelle, her cherished grandchildren, Seth, Hayden, Natalie, Amelia, Mason, and Asher; and her sweet dog, Tisha.

Though her absence leaves an immeasurable void, the love, laughter, and memories she shared will live on forever in the hearts of her family and friends.

SONG 1 - SCARS IN HEAVEN

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Whitney’s Family

Manny (Son-in-Law)

I only knew Whitney's mom for about nine years, but in that time I learned something special about Miss Becky, she had a gift for making people feel loved.

Even as her memory began to fade, her heart never did. There were moments when her eyes would light up because she remembered us, and she would ask how we'd been or tell us it had been too long since she had seen us. We'd laugh together and agree that it had. Those moments were precious, and I'll always cherish them.

If I had to describe Miss Becky in a few words, I'd say she was loving, fierce, and funny.

She was loving because she welcomed everyone with warmth and kindness. She was fierce because if someone she loved wasn't being treated right, she was ready to stand up for them without hesitation. She had the heart of a mama bear and would do anything for her family.

And she was funny. Vince would always be joking about something, and Miss Becky would laugh right along with him. She brought joy wherever she went.

Miss Becky accomplished a lot in her life, but I think her greatest accomplishment was the love she gave and the family she helped build. That love will continue to live on through all of us.

Miss Becky, thank you for your kindness, your strength, and your laughter. We are all better for having known you. Please continue to watch over us from Heaven. We will never forget you.

Natalie (Granddaughter)

The one thing that really stuck with me about grandma was her kindness. When I first met her she was always so kind and caring, always welcoming me with open arms and a kind smile. Even in her last weeks of life she pushed through to always say “hi” and “I love you” back. Despite being confined to her bed she would always give us a hug when we’d lean down to greet her. This just goes to show despite everything she dealt with she was still incredibly kind and loving to everyone. And as much as I’ll miss her kindness, I’ll always be able to look back on these memories with love and appreciation for our time together.

Hayden (Grandson)

She was an amazing woman and grandma. She really cared for the people around her and the memories she made will never be forgotten. From staying up late on the weekends and having caramel candy’s and laughing at the shows we where watching to riding in her car and having sonic mints that she would give me and the christmas cookies we would bake all day, she made a big impact on my life. I will continue to cherish the time I had with her. I could not have asked for a better grandma. 

Whitney (Daughter)

My Mom had a gift for making people feel seen and welcomed. She never judged people by the color of their skin, where they came from, what they believed, or what they had. She judged people by their hearts. If someone needed help, she helped. If someone felt left out, she made room for them. If someone was hurting, she offered kindness. She taught us, through her example, that the greatest gifts we can give are often the simplest: our time, our attention, and our willingness to help others. One of the greatest lessons she taught my sister and I was that love and kindness do not have conditions. 

What makes her life even more remarkable is that she chose a different path than the one she was given. She knew the weight of trauma and the damage that it can leave behind. Instead of passing that pain on, she stopped it with her. She broke the cycle and built something better. She created a home that was safe, loving, and welcoming. It was the kind of home her children never outgrew—a place we always wanted to come back to, no matter how old we became. It was a place where we knew we would be accepted, fed, listened to, and loved. And it wasn't just her children who felt that. Her grandchildren looked forward to visiting because being with Grandma meant warmth, comfort, laughter, and unconditional love. This is perhaps her greatest legacy. 

Mom's kindness, generosity, and love touched all of our lives in countless ways. The memories we shared with her will remain in our hearts forever, and the lessons she taught us will continue to guide us. She will always be lovingly remembered, deeply missed, and never forgotten.

Michelle’s Family

Gage (Son-in-Law)

When I think of Becky, a few words immediately come to mind: outgoing, adventurous, loving, and kind-hearted. She was the kind of person who could walk into a room and instantly make it feel warmer. She had a big personality, a great sense of humor, and a way of making people feel comfortable and welcome.

I was lucky to know Becky not just as my mother-in-law, but as a friend. She always had a joke to tell, a story to share, or something funny to say. Spending time with her was never boring, and there was always laughter when Becky was around.

One thing I will always be grateful for is the kindness that she and Vince showed Michelle and me. When our house was being built, they opened their home to me without hesitation. Becky welcomed me in, made me feel like part of the family, and never treated me like anything less. That generosity and acceptance meant more to me than she probably ever realized.

What I admired most about Becky was how much she loved her family. She was proud of her children, adored her grandchildren, and found so much joy in the people she loved. She had a giving heart and was always thinking of others. Whether it was a gift, a phone call, a visit, or simply being there when someone needed her, she showed her love in countless ways.

The truth is, there are some people who leave a lasting mark on your life, and Becky was one of those people. Her laughter, her stories, her kindness, and the memories we shared are things I will carry with me forever.

Becky, thank you for welcoming me into your family and for all the memories we shared. You will be deeply missed, but you will never be forgotten. We will carry your love and your spirit with us always.

Seth (Grandson)

When I think of my grandma, I think about all the little things that made our time together so special. I think about all the movies she stayed up late watching with me, all the candy and sweets she would sneak to me, and all the shopping trips we took together.

But more than anything, I think about her laugh. It could make any day better, and it’s something I’ll never forget.

My grandma had a way of making me feel loved no matter what. She always made time for me, and I always knew she cared. Those memories are things I’ll carry with me forever.

I’m going to miss her so much, but I’m grateful for every moment I got to spend with her. 

I love you, Grandma.

Michelle (Daughter)

My mom was the strongest person I have ever known. She faced many difficult moments throughout her life, but no matter what she was going through, she still found ways to bring comfort, laughter, and light to the people around her. Her laugh was unforgettable — the kind that filled a room and made everyone around her smile. That is something I will always carry with me.

When I think of my mom, I think of someone who truly embraced life. She loved adventure, making memories, and spending time with the people she loved most. I always loved hearing her stories about downhill skiing in Alaska and the excitement she felt reliving those moments. And the fact that she went skydiving tells you everything you need to know about her spirit — fearless, adventurous, and full of life.

She loved traveling, camping at Fort Pickens with close friends, Fourth of July celebrations, family trips, and all of the simple moments that brought people together. She found joy in experiences, in laughter, and in making others feel loved.

She was courageous, funny, beautiful, and always there when I needed her. she was not just my mother, but my best friend. We shared such a close bond, and I will always be thankful for every moment we had together.

I know she would want us to remember the happy times, the laughter, and the love she shared with all of us. She would want us to celebrate her life and hold onto the memories that make us smile.

Even though our hearts are hurting today, we are all incredibly blessed to have been loved by her.

I love you, Mom. Always.

SONG 2 - JEALOUS OF THE ANGELS

MESSAGE - Follow the Blueprint

TRANSITION FROM SONG 2

The heart of the meaning of this song points to our desire to be with Aunt Becky again. We believe that there is more that just this life we live on earth. We believe that our soul lives on for eternity. And we have a hope rooted in our faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ that Aunt Becky’s soul is with God in heaven, surrounded by the angels and loved ones who have already crossed over.

The truth is we can see her again. We have to say goodbye right now, but it doesn’t have to be a final goodbye. It can be a “see you soon!” A temporary separation that will one day end in a reunion in Heaven that will last for the rest of eternity!

The Bible gives us the blueprint on how to build our lives on the Rock of Jesus Christ so that we too can inherit eternal life in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ and loved ones who have died in Christ.

Today I want to share with you a message of hope. I want to share with you the blueprint.

I. THE FRAGILITY OF LIFE — 2 Corinthians 5:1–4

2 Corinthians 5:1 NKJV

1 For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

The “earthly house” is our physical body.

Paul describes it as a tent (temporary/fragile).

James 4:14 NKJV

14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.

We all witnessed as Aunt Becky’s earthly house succumbed to the fragility of this life.

But Paul gives us a message of incredible hope.

If this earthly house, this temporary tent, is destroyed, we have another building that has been prepared by God that is eternal.

Aunt Becky will trade her earthly house for a heavenly home that is designed and built by God to last forever!

II. THE PROMISE OF ETERNAL LIFE — 2 Corinthians 5:5–8

2 Corinthians 5:8 NKJV

8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

And so we mourn Aunt Becky’s passing.

We’ll miss her. We’ll cherish the memories we have of her. We will remember the life she lived. The love she gave. The joy she brought into our lives.

But as the Bible says, “we do not have to sorrow as others which have no hope!”

Because we know for a child of God who has made the Lord Jesus Christ their Savior, for the soul to be absent from this earthly house, this temporary tent, means that their soul is present with the Lord in Heaven!

III. THE BEMA SEAT — 2 Corinthians 5:9–11

2 Corinthians 5:9–10 NKJV

9 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

So it should the goal of everyone here today to make things right with God.

To follow the blueprint that He has given us in His Holy Word so that we too can one day shed this earthly shell and take up a glorified body that God has prepared for us!

Because, as Paul says, one day we are all going to stand before God and have to give an account for our lives.

The only thing that is going to matter on that day is whether your name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

If it is, you will stand before the Judgement (Bema) Seat of Christ that Paul talks about here in 2 Corinthians.

This is not a judgment for sin, because the Bible says, “there is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.”

This is an evaluation of a life lived for Jesus and a receiving of awards (crowns).

Condemnation takes place at another judgement called the Great White Throne Judgment for those who did not accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.

You don’t want to go there.

And you don’t have to if you will follow the blueprint.

IV. THE RECONCILIATION — 2 Corinthians 5:17–21

2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

When you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior you are never the same.

You are changed, transformed, born again. Old things pass away. And you become a new creation.

2 Corinthians 5:18–20 NKJV

18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.

We understand what it means to be reconciled to someone. For various reasons we can become estranged from someone. Something happens and we don’t talk like we used to. We don’t fellowship like we used to.

There is always a chance to turn that around. We can be reconciled to that person.

Well the Bible tells us that we all have a sinful nature that separates us from relationship with God.

But God has made a way for us to be reconciled to Him again.

And that is simply through faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of His Son Jesus Christ.

As Paul implored the Corinthians, I implore you today, “be reconciled to God.”

V. THE HOPE — Revelation 21:1–5

Revelation 21:4 NKJV

4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Here’s the fulfillment of our hope.

Here is the result of a life lived for Jesus.

One day God will wipe away every tear from our eyes.

Aunt Becky is in a place where there is no more dementia. No more suffering. No more confusion. No more sorrow. No more crying. No more pain. No more death. No more saying goodbye.

In that place called Heaven, God wipes away every tear, every painful memory, and makes all things new!

I often get asked the question, “Will we know each other in Heaven?” The answer is yes. Our soul, which is the essence of who we really are, lives on for eternity. We will know each other in Heaven. I will know Aunt Becky. And Aunt Becky will know me.

I remember our visit to the hospital after Aunt Becky had broken her leg. And she kept looking at me and Tabitha like, “who are people in my room?” Whitney and Michelle were telling her who we were and you could tell she wanted to remember. There were glimpses of recognition.

But I believe one day when I get to Heaven, she is going to recognize me again and call me by name! Where there was confusion in her earthly house, there will be clarity in Heaven!

We can all experience that one day, but we have to follow the blueprint.

One day Uncle Vince, Aunt Becky can recognize you again!

Whitney and Manny | Michelle and Gage, your mom can recognize you again!

Seth, Hayden, Natalie, Amelia, Mason, and Asher, your grandma can recognize you again!

Uncle Bob (Aunt Judy), your sister can recognize you again!

Family, cherish the memories of Aunt Becky. Hold tight to them and don’t let the go.

Let the spirit of her life that brought you so much joy and love motivate you to continue that legacy in her absence.

But most importantly, I implore you, follow the blueprint. Be reconciled to God. Make preparations to enter the joys of Heaven when you leave behind your earthly house, your tent.

And let’s make Heaven our eternal home.

TRANSITION TO SONG 3

Paul pointed us to a blueprint. John saw the fulfillment in a vision. Today Aunt Becky is living in it. No more dementia. No more confusion. No more sickness. Just clarity. Just joy. Just an eternal home with God.

None of us know exactly what Heaven is going to be like. John tried his best to describe it. But we don’t be able to comprehend it totally until we get there. This last song sparks our imagination and asks the question, “What does it look like in Heaven?”

Aunt Becky, until we meet again, I hope you’re “Dancing in the Sky.”

SONG 3 - DANCING IN THE SKY

CLOSING PRAYER

DISMISSAL