Rebecca Ann Yager, born on January 22, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas, left us on May 4, 2025, at the age of 71. At the time of her passing, she called Wichita, KS her home a place she filled with laughter, love, and a little bit of mischief. She is preceded in death by her parents Ruby Ann Pendergrass her stepdad Frank Pendergrass and her father George Self.

Rebecca was a graduate of Kingman High School, where she laid the foundation for a life marked by warmth and an irrepressible spirit. In the spring of 1974, she married the love of her life Jim Yager Sr., and together they created a beautiful family, rich with memories and joy.

Rebecca's professional life was spent at Boeing, where she dedicated her talents and energy until retirement. Her career was a testament to her hardworking nature and commitment traits she that she carried into every aspect of her life. She loved arts and crafts, oil painting, making porcelain dolls and quilting.

In her community, friends and family Rebecca was known as Beckie who never shied away from lending a hand or sharing a smile. Her personality was as bubbly and outgoing as they cone- she was an "ole buzzard" with a heart of gold, always ready with a joke or an infectious laugh. But fair warning, you didn't want to cross her; her fierce loyalty matched her warmth.

Rebecca's family was the center of her universe. She leaves behind her beloved sons, Jimmy Lynn Yager Jr., Todd Alden Yager, and Cody Nelson Yager. Her brothers Keith, Douglas, Stanley, Richard and Bruce Self along with her sister Beth Thomas, survived her as well, each holding a piece of her heart. 4 grandchildren, Sarah Michelle Dent, Blake Alden Yager, Camden Authar Yager, Karlee Faye Yager; 2 great-grandchildren, Dean Michael Alden Sent, and James Conner Wray Dent.

We will gather to celebrate Rebecca's life on Saturday, May 14, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.at the Cheney Senior Center in Cheney Kansas. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Murdock Cemetery where her sprit will continue to watch over us.

In remembering Rebecca, we honor a life lived with love, laughter, family and a never-ending supply of smiles Her legacy is one of kindness and joy, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.