Rebecca “Becka” Hauser On Friday, November 13, 2020, Rebecca Hauser — a dedicated physical therapist and loving wife and mother — passed, suddenly, at the age of 49. “Becka” is preceded in death by her father, Lewis Smith; and survived by her husband, Scott Hauser, and their two sons Hayden and Holden Hauser; Mother, Jane Smith; and her three siblings, sister, Cindy Reid, and two brothers, Jason and Barrett Smith; and many loved ones within her extended family.
Raised in Arnold, Missouri, and a graduate of Maryville University, Becka had made her home in St. Charles, Missouri, until her passing. Those who have had the pleasure to have known Becka, would acknowledge that her gifts were her uncanny ability to enliven those around her, and her zeal for life … an inspiration for us all. Her legacy continues to thrive in the countless lives she helped as a healthcare professional at St. Luke’s Hospital.
The Hauser and Smith families are planning to host a gathering to celebrate the joy and energy that Becka shared with all of us at a date and time yet to be determined.
Feel free to post your favorite “Becka” memory in the comments section. The stories will be compiled and shared at a proper celebration when restrictions are lifted.
Becka was so loved by all of us at St Lukes, she will be sorely missed. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers. Becka was always kind and considerate, such a lovely person. Out patient recovery always loved talking with her and seeing her smiling face. God bless all of you!
Becka was able to see the positive in all people and never give up hope for her patients. Never had a “bad day” at work and when Becka was scheduled on my Sunday to work, I knew the day was going to be smooth. She showed love to all. Gone way too soon and will be deeply missed. Live each day with no regrets. Love and peace to all.
I am heartbroken to hear about Becka Smith Hauser . I grew up with her and she was always such a wonderful person. No words can express how sad I am for your family. I am sorry, we will not be able to attend the funeral but your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
I still cannot believe this. Becka was the sweetest, most fun, and happiest person I know. She always knew how to make me laugh. I can still see her smile and hear her laugh. Some of the silliest and best times I’ve had at work were with Becka. She was a great friend and like a family member to us in the CVICU. She was the best therapist, patients requested her, and she knew how to get those patients moving who wouldn’t do it for anyone else. She went above and beyond for every single patient like they were her own family member. She would always come back later that day and give the patients a second session of therapy even though they were only supposed to be seen once a day. She’s a very unique person and she will be missed tremendously ❤️
Such a beautiful person. Always a big smile and a wonderful sense of what people needed to make them smile. The best physical therapist for the patients and the nursing staff. She could get us all moving. Love you Becka. Miss you already. ❤️
To Becka’s family. I first met Becka in the mid 90’s at St. Luke’s Hospital. We became work buddies right off the bat, because that was the type of person she was. So easy and fun to talk to. She will be greatly missed! RIP Becka!
I loved working together with Becka at St. Lukes Hospital. She was always happy and so willing to help our patients in any way. I will miss her smile, her laugh and her friendship here at St. Lukes. My deepest sympathy to her family – may she rest in peace.
Condolences, to her family , friends and co workers.
Becka always brightened my day with her wonderful smile. I have no words for this horrible loss. Our St. Luke’s family will never be the same. All my love and prayers to her family.
Dear Becka, I’m not sure where do I begin or how to go about doing this because there is no “right way” that will do you justice. I always tell my kids that how we leave people feeling is the legacy we will leave behind and Becka you always always made me feel GOOD (even working a Sunday shift). That’s it plain and simple it was a simple kind of effortless good. “oh Becka is working whew good it’s going to be a good day.” If you were around Becka you felt good about yourself because of her energy, you were laughing hysterically until your stomach hurt and your face was tomato red, and you were most certainly in the presence of a one of a kind therapist that connected with each individual patient she helped in a way no one else could (several times the elder patients reminded her how lucky her husband was and she always responded how lucky she felt to have him). Dear Becka I was in shock to hear of your passing and while I cried about your tragic ending that you didn’t deserve my heart smiled at remembering how you made me feel each and every time I was around you and I thank you for that. My condolences to your husband and your two boys that you loved so much. I’m sure they will continue to make you proud.
Our heartfelt condolences. We are thinking of you all.
I cannot help but remember you speaking about one of your first dates with Becka — it may have even been your first date. I think you were talking to Rick Suarez in the coaches office…but my recall may be off a bit. You described a woman who patiently sat and listened to you describe football using the salt & pepper shaker, pats of butter…really anything on the table to talk football on your date. It may have been Marty Combs that remarked at the time that you had found the perfect woman. And of course, you married her.
There are no words that I have that can encompass the grief and shock you have at the suddenness of your loss. I know you know that you will always be a better man, teacher, father, and partner because of Becka. May time bring peace to you and your boys and hopefully the memories you all have of her will never wash away.
I will always remember her laugh and the smile that never left her face. She brought positive energy and fun to every situation. I love you, Becka.
Becka was always a pleasure to be around. I always enjoyed seeing her at her son’s football games and track and field events. She always had a smile on her face and brought one to mine.
I will miss her.
Becca was an amazing person. She never seem down always had a smile on her face. Just talking to her would put a smile on your face. She was loved by many and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Mrs. Hauser was such a sweet spirit that loved her family. I had the pleasure of being one of the preschool teachers for her son Holden. I know that this is tough….it will be. But hold onto peace knowing that your mother loves you and that will never end!
My condolences to her family. Good soul. Always in good spirit. I have never seen Becka without a smile on her face. It was such a pleasure and huge blessings to be able to work with her. I will miss you tremendously…
She will be greatly missed by her St Luke’s family. So much energy, so much fun ❤️
I had the pleasure of working with Becka everyday at the hospital! What a sweet and funny, kind and wonderful soul! Always had a smile on her face! The halls will never be the same knowing I am not going to pass her or share what we are eating for lunch or cheat with a piece of chocolate!!
I’m so blessed to have had her in our lives and I am so beyond sorry for your loss❤️❤️
I am so sorry for your loss! Please accept my heartfelt condolances.
My fave Memory is when Becka showed up for my annual Halloween work craft party in a gorilla suit. We opened the door and had no idea who it was. She didn’t take it off for at least 10 minutes. We had to just keep guessing. She was such a joy to be around. I am going to miss her a lot
Becka was a one of a kind person and made this world a brighter place. She was selfless, hardworking, loving, and friendly to everyone she met. She was the best physical therapist to her patients and always went out of her way to help someone. She touched many lives, especially my own. Becka is in a better place but will be dearly missed and never forgotten. ❤️
I will miss talking footall and our boys during games, practices and pre game festivities. She was a friend, a mother and a great person to talk to the night before a big game…how she loved the boys of fall! I will truly miss you!
Becka was such a sweet and energetic person who I’m so happy I had the privilege of working with. She always said hello to me and made me feel good. I was heart broken to hear of her passing this morning when I got to work. Such a wonderful person taken too soon. My deepest and sincerest condolences to her family. May she Rest In Peace & know that she made a difference in this world.
Becka always had a positive and sunny countenance that shined and lit up every patient’s room that I was in with her. I worked with her in the ICU and always admired the confidence she instilled in each patient she worked with so they felt stronger, worked harder and had better outcomes because of her. I admired her very much. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. Very sorry
Where to begin. Becka was a good friend to me. She brought so much fun to me and my children. Although, she was a family friend, my children considered her as an Aunt. All the birthdays, Halloween parties, and just hanging out together. We did so many things together. I have tons of pics of Hayden and Sean, and all of us. I can’t thank the Hauser family enough. All kind souls. Becka’ will be missed by all , ,but we all are so much better humans knowing her. I know she is watching over us! Love you!!!!
I miss you beautiful. Co treated with this angel for 15 years and laughed every time. No one compares to her ability to care for her patients. So so sad. Love you.
I haven’t seen Becka in over 20 years but it’s no surprise the amazing woman she grew up to be. I knew her back in the days of high school. We were on the Pom squad together at fox high school in Arnold mo. So many fun memories with her-showing up late to poms with Cherie St. John’s huge van, driving around the winding roads of Jefferson county with the windows rolled
Down belting out white snake, trips to the off sets, picking her up from
The pool where she worked as a life
Guard., and road tripping to New Orleans (or Memphis. I believe Cherie and I picked her up from
College along the way…. ) in a time
Of teenage ant and uncertainty, she was a constant for so many. Genuinely ‘real’, contagiously alive. I am deeply sorry to those left behind. Teresa Duncan-Otto.
A beautiful sole. Becka “always “ had a smile in her face and a friendly hello when you passed her in the hallway . You will be missed. God bless
No words can describe the pain and loss of a true angel on earth. Becka’s loving soul, care for her patients and ability to bring love and smiles to all around her is unmatched. St. Luke’s will miss her every day but as a therapist and friend I will try to “be like Becka” always finding the good in everyone and giving them hope encouragement and love. My prayers are with Scott, Hayden and Holden. She loved her boys beyond compare. I just want to end by saying thank you God for the gift of Becka and all the joy she brought to me over the last 22 years. I am confident that she is already head angel in heaven.
The first time I met Becka I was sitting on my daughter’s deck(Renee Thomas). Here came this cute little lady with the big bun of hair on top of her head and a drink in her hand walking towards our house I went out to introduce myself and she told me that she was a neighbor and that she had a son name Hayden.we talked for a while and I thought she was just full of life and spirit and I said to her you have to meet my daughter you guys are going to be good friends! Both families became friends You were so loved by many and will be forever in our hearts ♥️
Always upbeat and cheerful, deepest condolences.
I had the pleasure of working with Becka at St. Luke’s many years ago and she is one that stays with you. Her joyful spirit and loving heart were such a treasure. She will be deeply missed and I will keep her and her family in our prayers.
I worked with Becka probably 10-12 times at St. Luke’s. She exuded a joy that was contagious with her bright spirit and bubbly personality. I was blessed that our paths crossed in this lifetime. Sending prayers for her husband and sons, and all other loved ones.
When I started working at St. Lukes on the ortho floor Becka was the main physical therapist. She had a way with people that was a true gift. She really listened to patients and gained there trust bacause they knew she truly cared. She made people feel comfortable . Becka was a genuine person. Always made me smile. I loved when she talked about her boys. I knew she was a great mom. I will miss you so much. Condolences to husband Scott and sons Holden & Hayden. I’m so sorry. Will pray for you and extended family.
I was honored to help present Becka with several awards for her outstanding customer service and patient care. She was always smiling and made others better by just being around her. She will be lovingly remembered by so many.
Loved when Becca was assigned to our floor. Fun, hard working ,caring. Always brightened my day. She was one of St. Luke’s best. Thoughts and prayers for her family.
Oh my gosh I loved Becka ! I only met her twice but she was so fun loving and just became your friend immediately. Easy to talk to and so thoughtful. She was so attentive to her kids. Always having fun throwing the ball with them in the pool at Malibu While other Moms would have just sun bathed. She was as big of a kid as they were. Such a vibrant person. Putting others first. She is the kind of person you never forget and want a friendship with. She will be forever young in our hearts. Praying for comfort for you and your family. I feel blessed to know her. Thanks for introducing her to me Terri.Hugs.
Scott, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys
Becka was a true joy to know
Where to begin….I’ve worked with many physical therapists and she is truly the best. She treats every patient as family and she has the most natural calming effect even when they are acting unruly. Once we did a herkie(of course hers was great and mine sucked) for a patient when they did so well. I’ve learned so much from this sweet, compassionate, hilarious and feisty at times beautiful soul. I’m going to miss seeing that spring in her step with her hair bouncing along, hearing her say hi sunshine and that huge laugh and smile. It’s a privilege to call you a friend and co-worker Becka.
My sincere thoughts and prayers to her family.
Love you Becka-Trace and family
I still find it hard to believe that she’s gone. I always looked forward to driving down the street in hopes that Becka would be outside with both of her arms waving in the air, one holding her styrofoam cup with that straw. Becka would yell loudly across the street, “hey hussie!(or tramp)! what’s up?” I have no idea why she called me that, but I knew that it was always in fun. Although we were close in age, we went in different directions because our kids are not the same ages. I was always looking towards the future when she would have more time for us to just hang out and cause some trouble in the court. I enjoyed being around her so much and always thought she’d be there. I know I will miss saying good morning to her when she sat on the front porch just scrolling through her phone before the day started. She absolutely cherished Scott and the boys. She is truly missed.
To a wonderful woman that I only knew for a short time. She had a warm smile and always made me feel good. I will miss her.
I have had the immense pleasure of working with Becka for the last 10 years. I always knew that she was one of those few employees that seemed to know everyone at St. Lukes. She had a smile and something funny to say to everyone she encountered throughout the day, almost as if she had an inside joke with everyone! So I am not at all surprised to still see the grief on everyone’s face as they learned of her passing along with the outpouring of love for her family and also the therapy department as we learn to navigate life without her. She truly had a gift for making everyone and especially her patients feel important and loved.
My favorite funny Becka memory is when she wore a certain pair of scrub pants they seemed to slightly irritate her because they were too tight in the waist so she would say, “Amy, I’m going to brace myself here and you grab the back of my waist band just pull the hell out of these pants. Now go!” I had to do that at least few times recently and she always said “Oh thank you. now I can get on with my day!”
Prayers to Scott, Hayden, and Holden and the rest of her family.
I have known Becka for 21 years…when I started she was one of the physical therapist on the Orthopedic unit everyday. I remember when she was pregnant with both Hayden and Holden. She was such a joy to be around. She always had a smile and her laughter was contagious. She brightened everyone’s day with her presence. I am very blessed to have known Becka and will always hold her special memory with me. My prayers to her husband Scott, whom I met briefly many years ago at the Disney store at the mall, and to her children Holden and Hayden, and to her mom, sister, and brothers..God bless all of you and peace be with you all.
When our daughter, Erin Murphy, was in St. Luke’s Hospital for three months before she passed away in Oct. 2019, Becka was her physical therapist. We all just loved her….she was so kind and caring to both Erin and to my husband and me. She always took the time to make sure Erin was comfortable before her walk. We will never forget her. Thoughts and prayers going out to her family.
Becka always had a smile on her face at work! She was warm, kind, funny and inviting. She will be greatly missed at St. Lukes.
Randy so sorry of the recent passing of your daughter in law.. Such a sad time..Peace be with you and family
To the funniest person I have every known.
You will never me forgotten and never be unloved .
Cherie