Funeral Details

Adam Becker

November 25, 1992 - July 31, 2025

Interment - Private

Memorial Contributions

Beber Summer Camp
www.bebercamp.com/donate




OBITUARY

Adam Ross Becker, 32, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on July 31, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1992, in Highland Park, Illinois.

Adam was a graduate of the University of Denver and a true citizen of the world. After college, he spent a year traveling through India, igniting a lifelong passion for exploration. That passion led him to guide gap-year students on immersive journeys across Costa Rica, Greece, Italy, Peru, Chile, and India, to name a few.

Fluent in four languages—English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Italian—and proficient in Hindi, Adam had a gift for connecting with people across cultures. He continued to thrive in the adventure travel industry and most recently served as Sales and Marketing Operations Lead at Mountain Travel Sobek. There, he brought both intellect and curiosity to his work, mastering new professional skills nearly every day.

Adam could sip chai with grandmothers in India, tango in Argentina, salsa dance in Mexico, befriend the building handyman in Chicago, or share a beer with the family who owned the local shoe repair shop—just as easily as he could lead a meeting with his company’s CEO about the technological future of the business.

Known as “Mr. Popular” in every social setting—from Beber summer camp to high school to his post-college job at a neighborhood restaurant—Adam’s charisma and quick wit made him magnetic. The students he led on trips admired him deeply—not only as a guide, but as a mentor and role model. Adam, “Tio,” was also adored by his nephew, “Dylancito,” who thought he was the funniest person in the world.

Adam will be remembered for his ability to make friends wherever he went. His warmth, spirit, and dry (very dry) sense of humor touched everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his mother, Mindy Becker-Jones (Greg Jones); sister, Julie Becker (Daniel Gordon); beloved nephews, Dylan and Ryan; and maternal grandfather, David Greenberg. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Becker; paternal grandfather Benjamin Becker; paternal grandmother Marilyn Blaushild; and maternal grandmother, Cynthia Greenberg.

A private ceremony was held in his honor. In honor of Adam’s memory, donations may be made to Beber Camp. Contributions will go toward scholarships, providing an opportunity for all to experience the community he cherished. To donate, please visit www.bebercamp.com/donate and dedicate your gift in Adam’s name.


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Mindy, Julie and family-
We are deeply saddened to hear the news about Adam. We knew he was a Renaissance man who could relate to just about anybody. You have endured so much already – and I’m so very sorry that you are experiencing this.
May his memory be a blessing now and for all time. I am confident that all the memories you have will be helpful in sustaining you and helping you to move forward. May each day get a little better than the one before.

Judy and David Coran
August 5, 2025
He was a bright light in our lives, starting from the age of eight when we first met him. Always laughing and with a big bright smile.. It was amazing to watch how he changed and grew and pushed himself to take on new things and spread his wings..

Ann Stout
August 5, 2025
What do you say? We knew him, a little….a loss, a void that can only be filled by fond memories we shared, memories that put a smile on our faces. The relationship he shared with Cole was paramount to both of them. Bright, intellectual, multi lingual…..he had a fantastic smile, always a kind word…..it did not reveal how he suffered. Our hearts go out to you all, we are so sorry.

Larry Gritz
August 5, 2025
I am grateful that Adam’s path crossed mine while working in Colorado. When he moved on to travel, I enjoyed knowing that he was in the world touching lives. It’s hard to sit with the presence of the Adam-shaped void in the world. Wishing for peace and comfort for all who ache.

Caroline Wall Zimmerman
August 5, 2025
Adam/“Becker” was 1 of 2 true male friends I had in college. He was the most genuine person I knew at DU, and I loved him like a brother. I can’t possibly compare to the grief of family members, or closer friends, especially since we lost touch when he started traveling. He was the one I FaceTimed weekly while he studied abroad, and called nearly every other day when we were both physically at DU. He truly saved me in college. I’m so sorry, I’d love to do more, so please reach out if there’s some way I can help.

Taylor Hullinger
August 5, 2025
As a friend, roommate, and Overseas Program Co-Leaders two times over, I knew Adam as a wonderful partner. He was someone who listened, cared, communicated well, acted with integrity and was responsible and accountable. He cared deeply about others and was always challenging himself to gain new skills and learn. We were opposites in most things, but shared a great respect for the each other, and so while we often disagreed, we did so playfully and always found middle ground easily. As co-leaders, I believe our dynamic set a great example for students of what it meant to collaborate and approach challenges and difference with great reverence and respect and we always shared a good laugh at the end of the day.

Adam had a tough and stoic outer shell alongside a dry sense of humor, which belied an interior that was sweet and sensitive. In moments with students and friends the care and patience Adam had shone the most. I have warm memories of him sitting for hours each day listening to a struggling student and showing his care with patience and true empathy. Adam was truly motivated by helping people and being of service and this was evident in all of the roles of life I have shared with him.

With his passing, I’ve come to realize that Adam was one of my greatest teachers. He showed me that within the complexities and mysteries of life, there is wisdom in leaning into the full range of human experience — even the more difficult parts — and in meeting it all with patience and presence, just as he did so gently and authentically with his students and friends.

Rebecca Liebeskind
August 6, 2025
Dear Mindy, Julie and family,

Adam was a bright light at Beber Camp. I can picture his beautiful smile and I adored him. I had the good fortune to know him, not just because I worked at Beber, but he was in my daughter, Tali’s, group of friends. Their group was one of the nicest group of kids and while some may have drifted apart over the years, their love and caring for each other remains strong. They, and all of us at Beber Camp, are so sad to learn of Adam’s death.

I am so sorry for your (and our) loss and send my condolences to the entire family. May his memory be a blessing always.

Sending love to you all,’
Trudy

Trudy Sirkis
August 6, 2025
Adam was truly a wonderful person. Though I knew him only for a short time, he always made an effort to make me and those around him feel welcomed and embraced. His ability to connect with people was truly remarkable. He made even the smallest moments feel big because thats just the kind of guy he was. I will miss him dearly.

Sending prayers to the family. Adam was one of a kind.

Isaac Reynoso
August 6, 2025