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-->A Tribute to Becky McChesney
Our hearts are grieving over the loss of Mrs. Becky McChesney, our preschool director of almost 10 years. Becky suddenly went to be with our LORD yesterday. Upon leaving church, her car slid off an icy road, and though she appeared to be un-injured, she passed away in her husband’s arms a short while later.
Mrs. Becky was the “Wonder Woman” of our preschool department. Her loving heart was big enough to touch thousands of children over the years, and she remembered each one of them with affection. I never recall an assignment that she was asked to do that she didn’t do with all out excellence.
I remember well the first time I met she and Reid as they were praying about moving from Colorado to Georgia for this ministry. They struck me that day as authentic, humble, and loving and after all these years, I attest that my first impression still describes them accurately. Our loss is heaven’s gain.
Please keep her husband, Reid, and their four children, Luke and his wife and daughter, along with Aaron, Grant, and Danielle in your prayers during this time. I’m certain when Becky entered the gates of heaven she heard welcoming words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” And down here, though we grieve, those words are certainly fitting for our Mrs. Becky.
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March 2, 2009
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Becky was truly special. She cared deeply for the children of Cascade Hills and always recognized her volunteers for serving. Her smiling face will be missed.
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March 3, 2009
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All of us here at Cascade will miss Becky deeply. She was an amazing woman whose faith showed through in everything that she did and to everyone she met. I never saw her without a smile on her face. My prayers are with her family.
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March 3, 2009
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Over the years our friendship grew and she became my confidant, my spiritual mentor and one of my best friends. She demonstrated Christ’s love magnificently. She was driven and spoke compassionately when it came to her family and her ministry. She loved being on staff here and was honored to be under the leadership of our Pastor. She delighted in seeing so many people come to Christ each weekend. She will never be forgotten!
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March 3, 2009
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The preschool ministry at Cascade Hills was so blessed to have Mrs. Becky as their director. She loved each and every child and always smiled with the light and the love of Jesus. She loved working with children and showed great appreciation for the preschool teachers. I know she is rejocing in the presence of Jesus today, but we will miss her tremendously. My heart goes out to her family.
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March 3, 2009
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It is difficult to imagine Cascade Hills without Becky. In fact, I have never known it without her since we started working here the same day almost 9 years ago. She was a joy to be around…always smiling and always spreading joy. Her laugh was contagious and I will never forget it. I am privileged to have worked with her and known her as a friend.
As Pastor said above, she did assignments and projects with the highest quality…but even that did not compare to her love for children. She did more than protect our kids and give them a safe environment and fun time, she cared for them as if they were her own. In fact, she considered them hers because she knew it was her responsibility to present the Gospel to them…and if they were too young to understand she knew she was allowing the parents to hear the Gospel. She understood the mission better than anyone.
I will miss her, but I know that I will see her again. The children in heaven just received a special gift!
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March 3, 2009
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The whole team for the kids is awesome and Becky was for sure a huge part of it. To think of going to CH for service and not seeing her is very strange, and quite sad. Our best to everyone in her family, both at home and at Church. She will be missed by us and our two daughters that she has cared for since they were born.
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March 3, 2009
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Thank you for the opportunity to Honor Mrs. Becky here. I hear her laughter right now of the many times walking into the “ark” and seeing her smiling face greet all of our family. Having four children myself, she gave me great encouragement to know that we can make it. She gave great advice and ideas of different methods to try when one of them were causing the parenting methods to be tested. But most of all she loved our babies. All four of them as if they were her own. It was important that they were taught Jesus Loved them. She wanted every child to walk out of the doors of church knowing they were loved at Cascade Hills and that Jesus loved them. Thank you Reid, Grant, Luke, Aaron and Danielle for sharing your wife and Mom with us! Our children’s lives will forever be changed.
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March 4, 2009
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Becky was an amazing woman! Always smiling and eager to help anyone! She will be deeply missed.
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March 4, 2009
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My son Denver is 10 and Mrs. Becky has been a big part of our life at Cascade. Josh is now 2 and Mrs. Becky has always been a strong tower for the children’s ministry…her dedication was an example to us all. I was so very sad to hear this news. We are praying for her family. It is a privilege to have served with her in the children’s ministry and we will continue to do so to honor her dedication. Kelly Mott
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March 4, 2009
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Becky once told us with a smile from ear to ear that she had the pleasure of leading all 4 of her children to Christ in their own home. III John 1:4 was evident in her face…”I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
In nursery she always advised us that if we couldn’t calm a crying baby, to sing to them “Jesus Loves Me.” She said she knew the name of Jesus was what always calmed them down.
And I’ll even miss the little things like the pop-up reminders when we checked our kids in to the system that it was our turn to serve in the preschool ministry. She was on top of everything!
I’ve never known the Preschool ministry without our Mrs. Becky. It will never be the same without her, but it will always be better because of her.
I think I will always think of her when I hear Nichole Nordeman’s song “Legacy”:
“I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy”
She certainly did that…left a lasting legacy.
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March 4, 2009
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When I first visited Cascade Hills Mrs. Becky’s face was one of the first to welcome me and made me feel comfortable visiting. All the time that I spent working in the nursery I saw how God led her to touch people through their children.
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March 4, 2009
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Becky will be missed greatly. She was wonderul, caring, and always eager to help anyone. Everytime I talked to her, she was always smiling and very helpful. Her smile will be missed at the ark.
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March 4, 2009
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the McChesney family. May your hearts be healed from loss with the knowledge of her happiness in Heaven.
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March 4, 2009
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From the first day our family came to CCHC Mrs. Becky was there for us, for me. My first son would never go to anyone before we moved here, almost 6 years ago, but he went with Mrs. Becky. Her assurance that he would be fine gave me the peace that I needed.
She was the one person that made me feel welcome and made my family feel so much love every time we walked into the church. We will all have to fill the “Ark” with a ton of smiles and love to help fill the void. I miss her so much.
She would always light up when she talked about her family. My prayers go out to all of them.
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March 4, 2009
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Becky brought such joy to Cascade Hills. She always had a way of making me smile or laugh when i was having a bad day. She was full of life and love. She took every situation good or bad and made it into something positive. Her laugh was contagious. She also very wise and was always sharing some insight with me whenever we would see each other. I am truly going to miss my dear friend but know that she is rejoincing in Heaven and that she is on my side. She did it right.
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March 4, 2009
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Just about a month ago while I was working in the baby room Mrs. Becky was sharing stories about her kids with me and the other workers, we laughed and compared stories, I had no idea I was having my last conversation with her. Her smiling face will be missed years to come and our memories of her will never leave us. Thank you Mrs. Becky for all that you did for our children, we will see you in Heaven some day.
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March 4, 2009
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My husband and I attended cascade hills for only a short time (due to his army career). This was the first church we had ever tried. Miss Becky saw that we were nervous about dropping our daughter off with “strangers”. But with just one smile she melted any concern we had. She showed us around and made us feel at home. To her family and her Cascade Hills family, you are all in our prayers. May the Lord bless you all.
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March 4, 2009
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I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Becky. She truly cared for the children and the parents at Cascade Hills. I will truly miss her and my heart is broken to think of not seeing her smiling face. She is in Heaven, we can rest assure on that!
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March 5, 2009
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I will ALWAYS remember Becky’s laughter !!!
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March 5, 2009
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Mrs. Becky was a very special lady. It did not matter how much she had on her plate, she was always willing to take part of your load. She never complained when you told her you needed some help.
Her smile was beautiful and I think that was because it was the joy of Jesus shining on her face. She was such a happy person and a joy to be around. I will greatly miss that sweet smile and the joy that her very presence brought.
I know that Jesus was her first love and then her family and then the children of CHC that she said were such a joy that it was never a “job” to care for them.
My prayers are with Reid, Luke, his wife, and that sweet baby Eve that Becky loved so much, Grant, Aaron, and Denielle. I also pray for her entire famiy many who have traveled a great distance to be here to honor her memory. I want you to remember that Becky’s message to you would include how much she loved each of you and how she will be applauding your every step from her new home in heaven. And rest in the knowledge that when you get to heaven she will be waiting for you.
I also pray for our staff here as we adjust to our deep loss but we too will know that she is reminding us that we have the greatest obligation to lead people to Christ so that they will someday join her in heaven. She will be one of our greatest supporters.
And then I pray for our children and parents who have lost a great friend. I know that each of your lives have felt her influence. She will be applauding you as you grow in the knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who she loved so much. She will be waiting for you when youe get to heaven!
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March 6, 2009
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The last memory i have of Mrs. Becky is her rocking my little baby girl to sleep during the last parent’s night in february. Now she will be an angel in heaven, watching over all our children and I feel so blessed to have known her here on earth. I think Brother Bill said it best about Mrs. Becky - surely when she enters Heaven’s gates, she WILL hear - “Well done, good and faithful servant.” We will miss you SO much!
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March 6, 2009
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I worked with Becky in preschool at Applewood (Colorado) more than 15 years ago. She was my mentor and friend. She had a kind and gentle spirit. She was generous and fun. It’s unfair that our time with her was so short, but we will see her again. (Jn 14: 1-4) Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. In time, the tears dry, the smiles fade, but the memories live on. I have such great memories of her and her family. Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicng comes in the morning. (Ps 30:5) Heaven is rejoicing to have her. I can see her holding those sweet babies in her arms. We love you, Becky.
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March 11, 2009
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I couldn’t beleive the news when I heard it. Becky was truly a blessing to be around. She always treated her volunteers with the upmost respect. I hope she left us knowing that we appreciated her as much as she appreciated us (she did a great job of emphasizing her appreciation). Her positive nature and outgoing personality was contagious and she gave us young ladies who were coming up under her encouragement to be more like somebody of her nature. It is no doubt that our kids were in the presence of an Angel and now she will be watching over them forever. She will be missed!
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March 15, 2009
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Mrs. Becky was a joy to be around. It didn’t matter if ten people had the same idea she would make you feel like you were the only one that said that to her. She was always gracious for any input. Every time she would say “You are sooo sweet.” I looked up to her b/c of her sound advice. She wouldn’t make you second guess she would say go for it.
I miss walking in on the weekends and seeing her standing behind the tiki hut waiting to service you.
You are truly missed.
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March 20, 2009
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I am a military wife who just moved to Germany back in January. My husband’s first assignment was at Ft. Benning and he ended up deploying for 15 months while there. We had just had our first child and I was worried about leaving my child in childcare. Becky made us feel so welcome and my daughter looked forward to going to church weekly. Becky and all the workers constantly showed their love and devotion to my daughter and for that I am sincerely grateful. Not having family around, Cascade Hills was like a second family to us and I thank the Lord for the investment Becky made into our lives! Please know that my prayers are with Becky’s family right now! Love, a sister in Christ.