Rebecca (Becky) Sassman
June 5, 1986 ~ December 22, 2022
Becky was born in Colorado Springs on June 5, 1986 but lived the majority of her life in Denver Metro Area. She was preceded in death by her father, Terry Sassman and is survived by her mother, Judy Browne, her stepfather Bill Ryan her stepsisters April (Ryan) Jennings & family and Elizabeth (Ryan) Gideon & family. She also was surrounded in life by a huge extended and blended family from all over the country.
Becky was beautiful, charming, loving and kind, she was also fearless, obstinate, fierce and determined. She was a bold survivor. Becky loved her family, her friends and, even through her difficulties, she loved life. She had a special place in her heart for children and loved any kids put in her care. I don’t know how heaven works but I know that if God has any sense at all He will make her a guardian angel of children.
Becky was fearless. She didn’t back down from any fight and faced life head-on. Unfortunately, she also faced demons that most of us will never understand and hopefully will never have to face. As an adult, Becky struggled with drug addiction and mental illness, which were battles she ultimately could not overcome. She fought hard to survive against what looked like insurmountable odds. She always wanted to protect those she loved from the truth of what she was suffering. She believed she was the only one strong enough to face her challenges. Even in the midst of her battles she often gave what little she had to others caught in similar situations. Her greatest obstacle was thinking she could fight her demons on her own. That will always be our greatest sadness for her and for this world.
Every day we wonder if there was something we could have done to save her. What we try to remember is in our darkest moments that all of us are doing the best we can to face this life we have been given. We each have our struggles, our demons, our successes and joys. As her family, we struggle to understand how her death was an answer to our prayers. However, we are able to make it through each day by trusting that God’s plan is greater than anything we will ever understand.
We will miss her smile, her ability to make us laugh (even in the toughest situations), her strength and her love. We know that Becky is now at peace. There are no more demons to fight and no more battles to be won. She is walking with Jesus and is safe in the presence of God. She has found whatever she was searching for.
Please remember her as the fun, kind, loving and fierce woman that she was. When I find myself at the end of this life, I know she will be there to show me the way and there is no one I would trust more to guide me.
Memorial Donations
If you feel called to give something in Becky's memory, please consider a charity that supports women in crisis. Here are some suggestions:
Open Door Ministries
Celebration of Life
It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the death of our daughter,
Rebecca (Becky) Sassman.
Please join us for a memorial service in her honor, filled with stories, memories, love and laughter.
We will gather afterwards for light refreshments and conversation.
Saturday, February 18th, 2023
2:00pm ~ 4:00pm
Malley Recreation Center (Ballroom)
3380 S. Lincoln St.
Englewood, CO 80113